"My condolences to the family of JoAnn. I was a classmate back 50 yrs. ago, she was a nice, friendly gal. Sorry for your loss."
In loving memory of
JoAnn S. Payne
April 24, 1949 - May 9, 2017
JoAnn Sylvia Baas was born on April 24, 1949, in Burt, the daughter of Wilbert and Margaret (Schmidt) Baas. She graduated from Armstrong High School.
On September 11, 1969, she was united in marriage to Virgil Lawrence Payne, to this union were two children, Michelle and Becky. Virgil and JoAnn were married until his death in 1981. On December 22, 1982, JoAnn married Bernie Burnett and they had two children, Andrew "Buzz" and Billi Jo. JoAnn and Bernie did divorce but eventually years later they rekindled their romance and had made plans to remarry.
JoAnn was a CNA for a couple of years when the girls were young but her primary role in life was a homemaker. She loved cartoons, enjoyed watching the history channel, fishing, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. JoAnn also enjoyed watching her granddaughter for 12 years.
JoAnn died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City. She was 68.
She is survived by her children; Michelle (Bobby) DeVary of Dolliver, Becky (Ron Nohrenberg) Menke of Whittemore, Andrew "Buzz" Burnett of Bancroft, Billi Jo (Steve) McQueen of Algona; step-children, Bernard Burnett Jr. of Algona, Janet Johnson of Spring Valley, WI, grandchildren, Dianna, Jennifer, Karen, Mckenzie, Gauge and Stevie; great-grandchildren, Alena and Karli; siblings, Delmar Baas of Minneapolis, MN, Louis (Jean) Baas of Paynesville, MN, Weldon (Evelyn) Baas of Angola ID, Bonnie (Burt) Henderson of Wallingford, Larry (Nancy) Baas of Lawton, OK, Barb Schemmel of Bancroft, Jerry (Jenny) Baas of Armstrong, Robert Baas of Oklahoma City, OK, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents; first husband, Virgil Lawrence Payne, step-children, Deborah and James and brothers-in-law, Garth "Butch" Mortimore and Frank Schemmel.
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"My condolences for all of JoAnn's loved ones. May you hold memories with her close to your heart. "
"So sorry to hear of the loss of my cousin JoAnn. Many memories of my very early years in life when the family lived in Maple Hill. If in this life she trusted our Lord and Savior, then all the pains and hurts she endured here on Earth will be no more. That truly is joyful. Condolences to all her family, including brothers and sisters, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepchildren and those whose lives she touched. My prayers are for your mourning and for your abundant hope in getting through this difficult time for the family. God bless.... Larry Weig, Fairmont, MN"