Joanne Lee Converse Obituary
We announce the death of Joanne Lee Converse (Shelby, Michigan), who passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 78. Joanne will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne Lee Converse to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jerome Machovsky and Leona Machovsky; and her siblings, Robert, Ronald, Jerome, Michael and Denise Machovsky.
She is survived by: her daughter Hilary Long (Darren); her grandchildren, Blake and Eviana Long; her nephew Marcus Machovsky; her niece Amanda Kowal (Bill); her great-nieces, Kennidi, Josilyn, Lucy and Lauren Kowal; and her great-nephew Luke Kowal.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church (3000 W Winston Rd, Rothbury, MI 49452).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org), 129 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
