Joann Cearns's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2024 in Rockford, Ohio

Joann Cearns

April 2, 1941 - March 2, 2024 (82 years old)

Rockford, Ohio

Joann Cearns's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2024 in Rockford, Ohio

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Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home

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Joann Cearns

April 2, 1941 - March 2, 2024 (82 years old)

Rockford, Ohio

Joann Cearns Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joann Cearns of Rockford, Ohio, born in Miami, Indiana, who passed away on March 2, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John R. Burgan and Ruby I. Burgan (Mughmaw); and her siblings, Duane, Bob Burgan and Wanda Coleman.

She is survived by: her husband James E. Sturgeon of Rockford, OH; her children, Deborah Holmes of Adrian, MI, Joe Sturgeon (Ronda) of Haughton, LA and Janette Halsey of Huntington, IN; her stepchildren, Paul Cearns (Diana) of Convoy, OH, Gary Cearns (Chris) of Decatur, IN and Susie Wolfe (Brian) of Decatur, IN; her sister Susan Witte (David) of Arnold, MO; and her sister-in-law Gerrie Burgan of Lake. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

Preferred memorials are to Camp Cotubic in Bellefontaine, OH.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home



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