Joann B. Bella, age 73 of Kenosha, died at her residence on Sunday, January 17, 2016, with her family by her side.

Born in Kenosha on January 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Pauline (Dinges) Schmunck.

On October 27, 1962 at St. George Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Paul T. Bella.

Joann was employed in housekeeping with St. Catherine’s Hospital.  For many years she also was a beautician who worked from her house and enjoyed working on the family farm.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

Joann enjoyed golfing in Florida, crafting, traveling and listening to country music.  She was a very giving person who gave much of her time donating to others at the local food pantries.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Paul T. Bella; her three children, Paula (Charles) Molinaro, Paul (Dena) Bella and Jeff (Vicki Ellias) Bella; and five grandchildren, Nicole, Jason, Kyle, Jacob and Ava.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Schmunck.