Joanne Rolfe

Joanne (Hummel) Rolfe passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, at the Lethbridge Hospital at the age of 80.

Joanne spent most of her life in Milk River farming, driving school bus and running Rolfe Insurance Brokers until her retirement.  She was avid gardener and loved to write stories.

Joanne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be missed by so many.

Joanne is survived by her children, Lori (Darren Kabatoff), and Mike; granddaughter Traci (Ryan) Clark and great granddaughter Lily Clark, who were the lights of her life. She is also survived by her siblings Wally Hummel, twin sister Dianne Hummel-Nelson, Betty Baldwin, Roy (Gail) Hummel, Ruth (Rick) Melvin, Amy (Chuck) Bradley, Doris (Jim) Slag, sister-in-law Karen Sexton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Rolfe; parents Bob and Beth Hummel; brothers Mark and Dale Hummel; brothers-in-law Bill Nelson and Dale Baldwin; and special friend Dennis Hierath. 

A Celebration of Jo’s Life will be held at the Milk River Civic Centre at 12:00 pm,  on Saturday May 27, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations in her name can be made to the Milk River Historical Society, PO Box 295, Milk RIVER, AB T0K 1M0.

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