Joanne Ruhlman Obituary
The passing of Joanne Ruhlman (North Branch, Michigan) occurred on September 12, 2026. Joanne, born on March 19, 1940, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanne Ruhlman to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Murray and Katherine Murray (Vielhaber); her grandson James Patrick Rogers; her brother Jerry; her sister-in-law Wanetta Murray; and her brother John Murray.
She is survived by: her husband Joseph Patrick Ruhlman of Mary's Burnside Catholic Church; and her children, Debra Thompson (Kevin), James Ruhlman, Thomas Ruhlman (Wendy), John Ruhlman (Marcella), Brenda Ruhlman and Michelle Smith (Rich). She is also survived by her family, neighbors, her church family and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's-Burnside Catholic Church (5622 Summers Rd, North Branch, MI 48461).
