JoAnn Palmer's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Grass Lake, Michigan
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JoAnn Palmer

March 24, 1942 - October 14, 2025 (83 years old)

Grass Lake, Michigan

JoAnn Palmer's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Grass Lake, Michigan
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JoAnn Palmer

March 24, 1942 - October 14, 2025 (83 years old)

Grass Lake, Michigan

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JoAnn Palmer Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate JoAnn Palmer of Grass Lake, Michigan, whose life came to an end on October 14, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Edward and Edith Jane O'Malley (Forbes); and her sisters, Sharon Schwab and Kay Beasley. She is survived by: her children, William Westenbarger of Garden City and Martha Bellew (JB) of Mandeville, Louisiana; her grandchildren, Joshua, Lisa, Sharon, Christine and Jonathan; and her siblings, Michael O'Malley and Molly Harder. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Napoleon United Methodist Church, 210 Nottawasepee, Napoleon, MI 49261. (https://vimeo.com).

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October 16, 2025

Corey Pidd wrote a sympathy message

“JoAnn was a wonderful person, she and my mother Linda were friends for 68 years, when they got together it was nothing but fun and laughter for them, they even got kicked out of Sach’s 5th Ave. now that’s what I call fun! can still hear her say LINDAAAAAA! she will be greatly missed. 💗”

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October 15, 2025

Linda Downs wrote a sympathy message

“I am beyond saddened 💔 over the passing of my best friend, my “Angel Sister.” I met Jo Ann in high school in October 1958 where we quickly became life long friends. Jo Ann was truly one of a kind. I will miss her smile, her laughter, her kind and forgiving nature. God has her in His hands now, I will always have her in my heart. My prayers 🙏🏻. for Syd, her loving and supportive husband, her sister Molly, who was always there for her and her brother Michael. May you find peace.”

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Oct 17

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Roseland Memorial Gardens
3744 Brooklyn Rd, Jackson, MI 49203

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