Joann E. Rearick's Obituary
Joann E. Rearick, age 89 of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away on October 4, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1936 in Ferndale, Michigan to Joseph and Elizabeth Grenke.
Beloved wife of the late William J. Rearick who passed on March 22, 2017. Loving mother of Bill Jr (Lisa) Rearick, Cheryl (Michael) Johnsonbaugh, Michael (Patricia) Rearick, and Daniel (Carolynne) Rearick. Cherished grandmother of Monica (Chris) Mertz, Amber Sawyers, Brandon Sawyers, Amanda (Paul) Byrd, Ashley (Jeff) Rearick, Kaitlyn (Kyle) Powers, Aaron Rearick, Beth Rearick, Chris (Sara) Johnsonbaugh, Samantha Johnsonbaugh, Vicki (April) Johnsonbaugh, Michael (Brandy Johnsonbaugh), and Kaleigh (Alex) Hamilton. Great-grandmother of 16 and great-great grandmother of 5. She is survived by her brother, David (Rose) Grenke.
Joann is predeceased by her granddaughter, Krystle Rearick who passed in 2012, and her siblings, Ann Quinlan, Harold Grenke, James Grenke, Marvin Grenke, Rosalee Grenke, Kenneth Grenke, George Grenke, and Marion Vyverman.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. The Funeral will be held on Thursday, October 8th beginning at 9:30 am Instate followed by the 10:00 am Funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 28353 Herbert Street, Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial will take place at Christian Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial Donations can be made the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207.
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