Joann Fritsch

JoAnn Bohn Fritsch, of Danville, passed away at Hawthorne Inn on October 22, 2018. JoAnn was the daughter of Carl and Thelma (Fulton) Bohn born on May 7, 1930, in Danville. JoAnn married the love of her life John (Jack) Fritsch on October 2, 1948, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Danville. Surviving JoAnn is her daughter, Beverly Ledwon of Indianapolis; three grandchildren: Amanda (Bruce) Rutland of Jacksonville, NC, Kristy Jimson and Katari Jimson both of Danville; six great-grandchildren: Alexus Jimson-Miller of Muncie, IN, Ethan Jimson, Phoenix Jimson and Teppo Enos of Danville, Andrew Rutland of Jacksonville, NC, and Alexis Rutland of Auburn, AL; one son-in-law Martin Jimson and one brother-in-law Gene Fritsch both of Danville. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, sister Beverly Jane, husband, and daughter Pamela Jimson. JoAnn attended Cannon Grade School and graduated from Danville High. She remained in contact with fellow alumni by serving on various alumni reunion committees and attending monthly luncheons. She spent many creative years as a housewife and mother. She sewed or knitted most of their clothes and crafted decor. When the daughters were teenagers, she started working at Sears part-time teaching dressmaking and knitting. She even attended Danville Junior College (now Danville Area Community College) receiving a certificate in fashion design. She became full time selling sewing machines and vacuums then added major appliances. Many times, she was awarded top sales for the quarter. After 15 years at Sears, she became a master gardener, even testing new roses for a mail order nursery. She belonged to garden and herb clubs. When not gardening she was knitting, crocheting, and quilting enough items to fill her house and her family's as well. She belonged to multiple knitting and quilting clubs. She and Jack were members of the Vermilion County Historical Society and attended activities at the Latham House. JoAnn was a very social person making new friends through-out her life. The Boat Club was one place she and Jack spent many happy hours dancing and enjoying life. They spent their retired years traveling with friends. She even made two new friends in her last days at Hawthorne Inn. They spent meals together laughing and teasing each other. JoAnn and Jack began their life together on October 02, 1948, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Danville where they remained life long active members from Couples Club, to PTA, to Eunice Society, and more. She was among the first group of Room Mothers to work in the Trinity Lutheran School's newly created hot lunch program in the late 1950s. A celebration of JoAnn's life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 27, 2018; at 4:00 PM. Pastor Kent Tibben will be officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the celebration. Per JoAnn's wishes cremation will take place at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center at a later date with burial to follow at the Danville National Cemetery with her husband. Memorials may be made in JoAnn's name to Trinity Lutheran Church or donor's choice. Please join JoAnn's family in sharing memories, pictures, and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Visitation Oct 27, 2018 Saturday, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church 824 e main st danville, Il 61832 Service Oct 27, 2018 Saturday, 4:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church 824 e main st danville, Il 61832 Final Resting Place Danville National Cemetery 1900 E. Main Street Danville, Illinois 61832

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