Memorial services for JoAnn Kay Stencel, 66, of Albert Lea will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. Timothy Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

JoAnn Kay Stencel died Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

JoAnn Kay Stencel was born Jan. 9, 1949, in Albert Lea, the daughter of Sidney and Phyllis (Enderson) Indrelie. JoAnn grew up in Alden and graduated from Alden High School in 1967. While in school she had a love for music and theater. After graduation she worked for Universal Cooperatives, Freeborn County Human Services and then United Employees Credit Union. While working at the Credit Union Ken Stencel entered her life.

On June 23, 1990, JoAnn was united in marriage to Ken at St. Theodore Catholic Church. JoAnn later worked in customer service for Streater and Mrs. Gerry’s until her retirement last fall. While there she had many co-workers who were close to her and were kind in the best possible way during her illness. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, reading and had a love for old movies.  She loved all of her pets, and had a special love for her dogs Daisy Mae and Dolly Pie. Most of all JoAnn loved time spent with her family and adored her grandchildren whom she called “the apples of her eyes.” JoAnn was a kindhearted person and would do anything for anyone. Her family was blessed to have her.

Survivors include her husband, Ken; children Kara (Chris) Waldron and Seth Schwartz; grandchildren Nicholas and Ellery Waldron; mother, Phyllis Indrelie; sister, Eileen (Loren) Tolzmann; sisters-in-law Kathleen (Rick) Bell and Joann Sencer; nephews Mitch (Brooke) Tolzmann and Chris Tolzmann; and great-nephew, Zander Tolzmann.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her father.