Joanne Testolin

IRON MOUNTAIN- Joanne Eulavon Testolin, 71, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Feb. 8, 2008, at the VA Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Joanne was born on Aug. 20, 1936, in Hardin, Ill., the daughter of the late Pete and Maybelle Ulery. After graduation from high school, Joanne enlisted in the Women's Army Corps in 1955 and 1956. Her permanent station was Fort Sill, Okla., where she met her husband, Theodore Antonissen Testolin. They were married June 2, 1956, in Lawton, OK. Upon discharge from the U.S. Army, the couple moved to Iron Mountain. Theodore passed away Nov. 14, 1996. Joanne was very active in helping with Cub Scouts, the PTA at the Amidon School, and with her three sons at First United Methodist Sunday School and church for many years. Joanne's hobbies were writing inspirational poetry and songs. She had a lot of poetry published in "Veteran's Voices" plus published a poetry book that was shared with many people. Joanne played her omnichord and sang original songs in church. She is survived by her sons Terry (Lynn M.) Testolin, Tom (Lynn A.) Testolin, both of Iron Mountain, and Ted (Jo Ann) Testolin, Jr. of Waucedah, and her grandchildren Allison Testolin, Claire Testolin, Krista Testolin, Cullen Testolin, Devin Testolin, and Lindsey Testolin. Other survivors include her sister Eva (John) Haddick of Seattle, brothers Robert (Lela) Ulery of Wood River, Ill., James (Angela) Ulery of Quincy, Ill., Barney Puterbaugh of Clayton, Ill., and David Puterbaugh of New Canton, Ill., brothers-in-law John (Sue) Testolin of Round Rock, Texas, and Joe Testolin of Kingsford, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters William Ulery, Joyce Schaut, Marvin Ulery, Shirley Pindell, and Richard Ulery. Visitation will be Monday. from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Rev. David Snyder will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Joanne Testolin online at www.tondinfuneralhome.com. The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

Joanne Testolin

February 8, 2008