as honored to needlepoint a Christmas ornament for the White House Christmas tree. Above all, Joanne was a very loving, generous, and caring mother and grandmother who put her family before anything else. Joanne is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth (Russell) Cross of Des Moines, IA, Julia (Jeff) Swartz of Urbandale, IA; grandchildren, Ryan (Anne) Cross of Des Moines, IA, Andrew (Jill) Cross of Seward, AK, Megan (Tyler) Koontz of Des Moines, IA, Matthew (Christina) Cross of Stuart, FL; sister, Mary (Harry) Fisher of Des Moines, IA; great-grandchildren, Margaret Cross, Elizabeth Cross, Norah Koontz, George Koontz, Porter Cross, Caroline Cross, Magnus Cross, John Cross, Martha Koontz, Lilly Cross. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; brother, Michael Kircher; and sister, Katherine Griffin. The family will receive friends from 8:45 - 9:15 am prior to the Memorial Mass. Contributions may be made to St. Mary Nazareth Catholic Church, the Food Bank of Iowa, or Mercy College of Nursing. Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES ~ WESTOVER CHAPEL. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Joanne Hunt, please visit our Tribute Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Joanne-Irene-Hunt/Des-Moines-Iowa/1814504