Joanne Julia Winter
September 20, 1936 ~ January 6, 2025
Joanne Julia Winter age 88 of New Hampton died Monday, January 6, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in New Hampton surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, JANUARY 20, 2025, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick Radloff celebrating the Mass. Interment in the church cemetery with Joanne’s ten grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, JANUARY 19, 2025, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in New Hampton where there will be a 6:00 p.m. parish scripture service.
Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the church.
She was born on September 20, 1936, Joanne was the eldest daughter of George “Pat” and Loretta Winter. Her life was a testament to love, faith, and dedication.
Joanne grew up in Lawler, Iowa, where she attended Lawler High School and graduated in the Class of 1955. She pursued her passion for education at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, graduating in 1957. She later furthered her studies at Upper Iowa University, earning her degree in 1972.
While in school, Joanne met the love of her life, Alvin Winter. The couple married on June 6, 1959, and together they built a life centered on family, faith, and community. Their union was blessed with four children: Mike, Jackie, Donna, and Diane.
A lifelong educator, Joanne began her teaching career at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in New Hampton before joining the North Fayette Community Schools at Hawkeye Elementary. Her dedication to nurturing young minds continued until her retirement in 2001. Even then, Joanne’s love for teaching persisted as she served as a substitute teacher at New Hampton Elementary well into her 80s.
Joanne’s faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and often brought communion to the homebound. As a devoted Catholic, she also led the Catholic Daughters as president for many years.
Beyond her career and faith, Joanne found joy in farming, gardening, cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes, traveling, and playing cards with friends and family. She was known for her boundless energy, strong work ethic, and warm sense of humor that could brighten any room.
Joanne’s legacy is one of love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those she held dear. She touched countless lives as a teacher, neighbor, and friend.
She is survived by one son, Mike (Denice) Winter of New Hampton; three daughters, Jacqueline (Joe) Sharp of Centerville, IA, Donna (Charles) Bagge of Cedar Rapids, IA, Diane (Lance) Von Ah of Carmel, IN; ten grandchildren, Jennifer (Andrew) Jeffrey, Kristen (Jared Bird) Winter, Nicholas (Gentry) Winter, Ashley (Tyler) Zylstra, Megan (Will) Johannes, Spencer Sharp, Katie (Jonathan Jansen) Sharp, Lance Von Ah Jr, Nicole Von Ah, Halle Von Ah; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Don Winter of Lawler; one sister, Jeanette Kurtenbach of La Joya, TX; and special friend, Dave Swenumson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alvin in 2011; one sister-in-law, Sharon Winter; one brother-in-law, Larry Kurtenbach.
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Deepest sympathies to the Winter family.
To the Winter families: prayers and hugs . They were our neighbors on the farm and lots of great memories as I babysat all you kids. Your parents were so proud of you all. She impacted so many kids in her years of teaching. Cherish all the memories and the legacy your parents left you. Love Phyllis Elsbernd (Wurzer)
Our deepest sympathy,
My sympathy to the family. Hang tight to the memories. I will always remember her wonderful smile!!! What a sweet lady.
Lyn ( Meissen) Bailey
The Winter family have my condolences in the passing of Joanne whom l have been gifted with fond memories of laughter, sincere friendship, and enjoyment of life in spite of hardships. Joanne’s memory will be cherished by all who knew her
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with all the family.
My sympathy to the Winter family. I always enjoyed visiting with Joanne. She was a no-nonsense lady, but always took a minute to ask how my mom was doing.
I was blessed to spend time with Joanne over the last year. One of her greatest joys was her family–she loved to talk about each of you. Sending prayers for peace and comfort to all of Joanne’s family and friends.
My sympathy to the Winters family. Joanne was such a fun lady to visit with. May she rest in peace🙏
Our sympathy to Mike and the Winters family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! John and Cathy
My deepest sympathy to the family of Joanne Winter. May she rest in peace.
Sending our Sympathies to all of the Winters families. Cherish the memories ❤️🙏🙏🙏 Larry and Rhonda Stange
We send our sincere condolences to the Winter family.
Our sincere condolences to the Winter family. Joann was a fun and loving person. Keep those memories to comfort you in your loss of your mother.
Sincerely,
Louise and Donn Harris
Our sympathy to the Winter’s family!
Mike and all your family
Thoughts and prayers are coming your way. May God hold you all tightly in his arms during this difficult time.
Randy & Mary Jane Leach
Diane,
Thinking of you during this time of loss. Hope you and your family are well.
Jim and Gretchen Warkentin
Sympathies to the family. JoAnne was a very sweet and fun person. She had a great sense of humor and a nice smile.
Ashley Hammer
Our loving thoughts and sympathy to all the Winter family. Joanne will be remembered as caring mother, teacher and friend. She always had a smile and time to visit.
Tom and Norma Denner
Prayers and condolences to Joanne’s family and all the Winters family. Enjoyed the times doing business with Alvin and JoAnne over the years.
Joanne was my kindergarten teacher in 1958. Luckily she was also my cousin and a great role model. My sympathies to her family and friends.
To the Winter
My condolences to all the Winter’s. I remember Joanne playing basketball for Lawler High. She had a great long shot, but no 3 pointers in those days! The Winter’s family reunions were always great fun.
Joanne had a wonderful sense of humor and gift of gab. She will be missed by many. She touched many lives when she taught school for many, many years. May she rest in peace.
Tom and Peggy (McGowan) Mennie
Sending our deepest sympathy to you all. Joanne and Alvin were such a wonderful couple and Mark and I always enjoyed our visits with them throughout the years.