Joann B. Bella
January 2, 1943 -
January 17, 2016
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.
Service Info
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 beginning with a prayer service at 10:15 a.m. from the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4817 7th Avenue. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
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Jennifer CorreaI feel truly privileged to have met JoAnn Bella when I first moved to Kenosha nearly 5 years ago. Both Paul and JoAnn were very friendly from the moment my moving truck left the apartment I would call home. JoAnn was a lovely, strong, and good humored woman, but most importantly, a fighter. She kept fighting until the end. My deepest sympathies go out to the Bella family during this difficult time. May the memories of JoAnn provide you with healing.
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Jessi & TatianaWe feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet such a loving person. The world has truly lost a shinning light. Our prayers go out to the whole Bella family.
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Amy R. FreitagMy Sweet Aunt Joann, coming to see you today, but not to hear you scold me for once. I will miss you so very much while your away in Heaven. I'm thinking how beautiful you must be the Angel that you now have become. No more pain n now you can rest at ease knowing everyone will be okay. I Love You, Always n You will forever be in my thoughts n in my Heart.
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David & Karen MichelSo sorry to hear of Joann passing. It is never easy to say " goodbye" to loved ones. Know that she is with our Lord with no more pain or suffering. Your family are in our prayers for strength & healing during this difficult time.
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Janie & Tom KohlerJoann always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. I'm guessing there's a special spot in Heaven for such a sweet soul. You will be missed by so many.
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James & JamilaThough words, however gentle, cannot take your loss away, You will be in our thoughts and prayers. One more Angle keeps watch over us and Joann was certainly a most gracious lady with a smile to comfort any dark day! We who are miles away in all directions will be with you in prayers and thoughts through this difficult time. Our most profound condolences to the family and friends!
