JoAnn M. (Brautigam) Broihier

JoAnn M. Broihier, age 69, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee, due to a motorcycle accident.  JoAnn was born in Racine on January 7, 1943, daughter of the late Russell and Emma (Nee:  Vanko) Brautigam.

On October 14, 1961, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Broihier who preceded her in death, September 18, 2001.  JoAnn had a passion for her Lord and Savior followed by her love for family, animals and her love of photography. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her children, Tim (Kim) Broihier of Edwardsville, IL, Tom (Mary) Broihier of Milwaukee, Jodi Ladd of Racine, Kristen (Andy) Lonnquist of Minneapolis, MN, Katie (Michael) Lamberton of Racine; 11 grandchildren, Kassi (Matt), Alyssa, Sean, Marshall, Courtney, David, Samantha, Jackson, Calvin, Wyatt and Wynter; great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Marie; brothers, Pete (Judy) Brautigam, Paul Brautigam; brothers-in-law, James (Judy) Broihier, John (Madonna) Broihier, Charles (Eileen) Broihier, Robert (Dorothy) Broihier of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Ralph Scherer officiating.  Private interment will be held.  Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine   (262) 634-7888