Joann H. Furkovich

Joann Helen (nee Bring) Furkovich, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Daniel whom she was married to for 47 years, he was missed dearly by her since he passed away. Loving mother of Deborah (Kevin) Twomey, Denise Falkner, Robert Duncan, Michael (Ann) Furkovich, Danny Furkovich, Susan (Duane) Jamieson, and Bobby (Laura) Furkovich. Dear Grandma/Nana to Kimberly (Gary), Colleen (Jason), Matthew, Gregory (Colleen), Garrett (Rebecca), Ryan (Stephanie), and Eric. Proud Great-grandmother/Nana/GiGi to Owen, Anna, Renee, Parker, RJ, Kroi, Maven, Saxon, Jack, Henry, and soon to be born, Tessa. She was preceded in death by her sister Carol, brother Eugene and grandson Bobby.

Joann was born in Detroit, MI on January 30, 1931. She worked at Wrigley grocery stores and Great Scott as a cashier for several years. She enjoyed taking care of the families dogs and watching soap operas. She also loved playing cards, bingo, Yahtzee and Left, Right, Center with family and friends. On weekends she would have the grandkids spend the night make them "platter plates" and tell them stories.

She and Daniel took care of her mother, Ella, (who lived to be 94) for 25 years in their home and everyone looked forward to the annual Christmas celebration at their house.

In her later years, she was excited to go to Windsor Casino every Tuesday on the bus with her friends where she would enjoy a buffet meal, gamble, and entertain everyone.

A private burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, MI.