Joann Lois Weingarten

Born on April 27, 1934, to the late Joseph and Stella Gendzwill (nee. King). After graduating Houghton High, she received a degree in nursing from Marquette University. She then returned to Houghton and while working at Michigan Tech student health services, she met Warren Otto Weingarten, whom she married on December 31st, 1960.

After a stint in Albuquerque, NM, Warren and Joann returned to the UP, where Joann began teaching nursing at Lake Superior State College. During summers, when she was not teaching classes, she could be found at Camp 8 with her family.

Along the way, she earned a master’s degree in nursing education from Wayne State University. In 1984, the family moved to Houghton and Joann became an instructor of nursing at Suomi College.

In her later years, during retirement, she loved to read, cook and see her grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic and regularly attended Sunday mass. She also enjoyed Aquafit well into her 70s, and only stopped at the age of 80.

Joann is survived by her loving husband, Warren Otto, of 62 years; Sons Lawrence Paul Weingarten (Donna) of Wauwatosa, WI and Joseph Albert Weingarten (Char) of Tapiola; Daughters Caryn Jean Hughes (Mark) of Metropolis, IL, Amy Lynn Weingarten of Houghton, Jennifer Lois Herrington (Edward Sr.) of Alexandria, VA.; Grandchildren Loren (Rebecca), Madeleine (Daniel Kenefick) and Logan Weingarten; Edward Jr., Samuel, Amy Faith and Warren Herrington; Zachary and Joseph Bender; Nicholas and Luke Weingarten; Damien (Brooke) Goulette; Mason and Zoey Spruce; Great- grandsons Hector Lawrence Kenefick and Connor Harrison Goulette. Joann is further survived by sister Sandra (John “Jack”) Beauchamp, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

To celebrate a life well lived, a visitation for the community will take place at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church of Houghton, on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, with a luncheon to follow.

A private interment will be held at the summer cabin, Camp-8, at a later date. The cabin is a place that brought Joann immense joy and peace over her lifetime.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations may be given to St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, The American Cancer Society, or The Lymphoma Research Foundation in Joann’s name will be greatly appreciated.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the many amazing doctors and nurses at UP Health System, Froedtert Hospital, and Aspirus Calumet Home Hospice who took care of Joann.

To view Joann’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family with the arrangements.