Joanne J. “Willie” LaFollette, 78, Lincoln, widow of James, died Monday (6-14-10).
Born (1-21-32) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Charles E. and Hazel (Hodges) Williams. Homemaker. Member: Havelock United Methodist Church.
Family members include son, daughter-in-law: James D. and Jacquelyn LaFollette; daughter: Janet A. LaFollette; grandchildren: Matthew, Olivia and Alexander LaFollette; sister, brother-in-law: Judy and Gary Swenson, all of Lincoln; sister-in-law: Norma LaFollette, Syracuse; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband James and parents.
Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Friday (6-18-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Pastor Chuck Cornwell officiating. Burial in Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials to the Havelock United Methodist Church, 4140 North 60th, Lincoln, NE 68507, ALS Foundation (Lou Gehrigs Disease) 8142 N. Lawndale, Skokie, Illinois 60076 or to the family for future designation.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., funeral home.
Honorary pallbearers will be all former Lincoln Northeast High School athletes and coaches that Willie and Jim have supported all through the years.