Joanne M. Price

ROCKWELL: Joanne M. Price, 69, of Rockwell, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the IOOF Home, Mason City. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 20, 2016 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 2nd Street South, Rockwell with Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating. Per family request, she will be cremated. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rockwell. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Joanne Price Memorial Fund.

Joanne was born July 22, 1946 in Mason City the daughter of Gibson and Florence (Dannen) Huntbatch. She grew up on a farm near Swaledale, graduating from Rockwell Swaledale High School in 1964. Joanne married Ronald J. Price December 16, 1967 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She worked as the office manager for Gildner’s Clothing Store for many years, North Iowa Hearing Center and most recently at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Joanne was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. A few of her interests included fishing, camping, sports, and enjoying the company of her grandchildren and dog, Tucker.

Joanne is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Price of Rockwell; daughter, Holli R. Price and significant other, Timothy Roberson of Mason City; son, Dustin J. (Theresa) Price of Mason City; grandchildren, Jaylen, Danajua, Deaira, Dakieran, Remy, Joseph, Chelsea, Reis and Alek; brother, Dennis (Betty) Huntbatch of Rockwell; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Joanne was preceded in death by her parents.