NEWHALL:  JoAnne E. (Koopman) Schanbacher, age 71, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her home in Newhall.

Private family funeral services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall, with Rev. Steven Rempfer officiating.  Interment will be held at St. John Cemetery in Newhall.

JoAnne was born on April 2, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Meril and Agnes (Senne) Koopman.  JoAnne was united in marriage to Merlyn Schanbacher on August 16, 1969 at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall.

JoAnne and Merlyn farmed near Newhall.  She was a lifelong active member of St. John Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed quilting and was a fabulous cook.  Her greatest joy was time spent with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Merlyn of Newhall; her children, Brian (Kristen) Schanbacher of Newhall, Chris (Mike) Karr of Newhall; four grandchildren, Shelby Karr, Ellie Karr, Brilynn Schanbacher, Tryce Schanbacher; and her niece, Diana Slaughter of Wausau, WI.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Jim (Carolyn) Koopman; and sister Judy (Stephen) Cope; and niece, Andrea Morgan.

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