Joanne E. Bruetsch, age 64, of Kettering, OH passed away on Sunday July 29, 2012.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Dorothy J. Bruetsch; brother, Robert T.; sisters, Ruth Ann and Kathleen; and nephew, Scotty Smith.
Survivors include her sisters, Alice V. Bruetsch and Mary T. Smith; special nephew, Joseph K. Smith and wife, Kim Schultz-Smith; great niece, Jessica Schultz; lifelong friends, Linda Lehman and her husband, Kim; god daughter, Melissa Lehman-Webb, and many cousins and friends at The Terraces.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice or St. Charles School Education Endowment Fund.
Special thanks to all of Joanne's caregivers at Crossroads Hospice, Elmcreek Nursing Home, and to Dr. R. Oza for all their help.
Visitation is Tuesday August 7, 2012 from 9:30am to 10:30am with funeral mass starting at 10:30am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Kettering, OH.
Arrangements are by the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH.