Memorial
Joanne Cecelia (Griffin) Glynn (91) of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29th at her home surrounded by her family.
The visitation will be held Wednesday July 31, 2024 from 4pm to 7pm at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held on August 1st, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. The burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the parish center.
Joanne was born August 7th, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, IA to John and Cecelia (Kelly) Griffin. She graduated from St. Patrick’s School in 1950 and worked for several years at the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. On January 3rd,1955 she married the love of her life, James J. Glynn. They met when she was 10 years old and were married for 64 years.
She was a founding member of St. Jude’s parish and served on the building committee for the new church. She was active in the Sweet Corn Festival, the Choir, Pastoral Council and Ladies Circle. A longtime member of SAPADAPASO, she served as Membership Chair for many years. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
She is survived by her 9 children: James/Sparky Glynn (Laura), Brian Glynn (Terri), Eileen Crowley-Parman (Matt) Maureen Smalley (Gary), Kayleen Schwartzenburg (Irvin), Christeen Faille (Steven), Kelly Glynn (Krista), Michael Glynn (Molly), Joleen Hinkel (Trevor), dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and several loving in-laws.
Joanne’s Irish heritage meant everything to her. In 2009, with the help of her family, she obtained her Irish Citizenship. Joanne’s greatest joy was being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jim and Joanne’s legacy of love and commitment has grown their family to 115. They are best known as “The Glynn Gang”. Slàinte!
The family would like to thank the staff of Bickford of Marion and St. Croix Hospice for their loving care. Memorials may be directed to the family who will donate to various Catholic charities.
She was Irish all her life.