Joann E Thill

JoAnn Elizabeth Thill, 44, of Burt, Iowa and formerly of Fort Dodge passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 17, 2020 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and then a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at Corpus Christi Church. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. She is survived by her mother, Sara Thill; brother, Brian Thill and his wife, Carrie; three nieces, Audrey, Pearl, and Lucy all of Lino Lakes, MN; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Thill, Grand Parents, and some Aunts and Uncles. JoAnn was an amazing and special person. A true warrior, she battled various conditions and surgeries with grace and with an inspiring positive attitude. She had the kindest heart of anyone I have ever known and touched the lives of so many people. JoAnn had an infectious smile that brought great joy to everyone she came into contact with and her hugs were warming and comforting. JoAnn was an inspiring Special Olympian and loved competing with her friends. She had so many amazing caregivers in her life who are incredible and were considered members of her family. JoAnn loved music, movies, and football. She loved her family at Exceptional Opportunities where she got an amazing education, worked hard, and experienced the love of countless people. She will truly be missed by so many. Great solace is taken in knowing she will no longer be suffering, and she will be rejoining her father in heaven. Memorials may be left to Exceptional Opportunities or Special Olympics. Visitation Thu, Jan 16, 2020 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Funeral Mass Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 10:30 am Corpus Christi Catholic Church 402 North 8th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501