
Joanne M. Cook passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.
Born on June 17, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois she was the daughter of Hugo and Marie (Merket) Anderson. She attended Knox High School graduating with the class of 1952.
On January 13, 1951 she married Eugene Cook in Valparaiso, IN. They would both own and operate Cook’s Jewelry Store in Knox from 1951 to 1994 before retiring.
Joanne was known as someone that would care beyond limits, caring more for others than her own well-being. She would never forget a birthday or anniversary; a card would arrive in the mailbox as a sign of her kindness. She was continually energetic and busy, and as known as the anchor of the family that would hold everything together.
For years her and Eugene loved to bike, biking every morning about 15 miles before they would head into the Jewelry store. She had fond memories of traveling and going on nice peaceful walks looking for bittersweet.
Joanne was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Knox, Bass Lake Country Club and Plymouth Country Club.
She is survived by her husband Eugene of Plymouth; daughters: Laura (John) Gough of Plymouth; Gloria (Bob) Lorenz of Knox; Nancy (Will) King of Plymouth; brother Richard (Mary Ann) Anderson of Evanston, WY; grandchildren: John B. (Jamie) Gough II of Knox; Emma and Grace Lorenz of TN; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Joann is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Hugo and Chuck Anderson.
Per the wishes of the family no services will be held.
Bob & Donna Whitmer says
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother. RIP
Nancy King says
Thank You ☺️ You are so thoughtful & kind ❤️
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder says
With sympathy.
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder
Nancy King says
Thank You ☺️ You are so thoughtful & kind ❤️
Toni & Rick Foote says
To the entire Cook family,
We are so saddened by your loss. Lot’s of hugs and prayers.
Rick & Toni Foote
Nancy King says
Thank You ☺️ You are so thoughtful & kind ❤️
Pat Knight says
It shakes you to lose a parent, especially Mom. May that pass quickly, and the good memories flood your heart.
Nancy King says
Thank You ☺️ You are so thoughtful & kind ❤️
Cathy Phend says
Jim and I are so very sorry for the loss of your mom! What a wonderful legacy she leaves behind! Thinking of you all.
Our sympathies, Jim and Cathy
Nancy King says
Thank You ☺️ You are so thoughtful & kind ❤️
Karla and George Deliopoulos says
Condolences to your family. Joanne’s memory will be eternal. She made an impact in many peoples lives.
Nancy King says
Thank You for thinking of us!
Shirley Gidley says
Sorry about your mom! Also, grandmother and all extended family
I know she raised some really great daughters and I know how much she will be missed
God Bless!
Nancy King says
Thank You for thinking of us!
Barb Abel says
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Abel family from Hamlet
Nancy King says
Thank You for thinking of us!
Barb and Dave Miller says
Our condolences to your entire family.
Nancy King says
Thank You for thinking of us!