Hoch, Joann (McElroy) 1930-2009

HOCH, MCELROY

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 1/11/2010 at 19:45:49

Joann was born September 26, 1930 in Creston, Iowa to Jake and Stella McElroy.

She graduated from Milo High School in 1948, and then earned a degree in Elementary Education from Ottumwa Heights.

She was married to Jim Hoch in Milo on June 9, 1952. They were blessed with 5 children: Gerald, John, Rosalie, Marlin, and Rodney.

Joann gave her time and talents to many organizations and her church. She loved to quilt and donated many quilts to Camp Courageous to benefit children. Joann loved to fish, boat, garden, cook, and travel.

Joann passed away at home on July 6, 2009.

She was preceded in death by her son Rodney Hoch and her parents.

She is survived by her husband Jim; her children: Gerald (Penny) Hoch of Pella, John (Jacque) Hoch of Knoxville, Rosalie (Dan) Kennedy of Knoxville, and Marlin (Amy) Hoch of Dallas; 9 grandchildren: Scott, Terry, Candra, Philip, Kyle, Jason, Jessie, Jay, and Ben; 8 great grandchildren; and siblings: Irma (Homer) Ware of Freeport, IL, Eldon (Joan) McElroy of Indianola, and Carolyn (Tom) Weaver of Cedarville, IL.

Pierschbacher Funeral Home July 2009