Obituary of JoAnne M. Trudell

TRUDELL JOANNE Joanne Trudell, age 80, of Yankton, SD passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at her residence. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Honorary urn bearers will be Gaylon Young, Duane Young, Alex Ramirez, Nick Woods, and Larry Woods. JoAnne M. was born to Howard Biggins and Sadie Van Asperen in Lake Andes, SD on October 7, 1935. On October 21, 1972 she married Elmer Trudell in Wagner, SD. She managed and maintained several apartment buildings in California. She loved finding treasures other people left behind. JoAnne moved back to South Dakota in 1997 with her mother. She loved dancing, laughing, singing, and flirting. Although, not an overly affectionate woman, she was always there for her family and friends. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. JoAnne is survived by her children: Gaylon Young of Sioux Falls, SD and Duane Young of Sylmar, CA; three granddaughters: Tushia Ramirez of Yankton, Amber Rooney of Wrightwood, CA and Crystal Rooney of Wrightwood, CA and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, her mother, Sadie, and daughter, Lisa.