Joanne K. Witzke
“Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His godly ones.” Psalm 116:15
Joanne Witzke, 87, of Crete, Nebraska, was born into this world March 31, 1939, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Elias and Mary Klassen.
She left this world and arrived in Heaven on September 1, 2026.
Joanne married Al Witzke in Inman, Kansas on June 4, 1959.
She is preceded in death by her husband Al.
She is survived by her son, Doug Witzke and daughter-in-law Glee; her daughter Jan Sorensen and son-in-law Curt; her daughter Kris Sayler and son-in-law John, as well as 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister Janice Flickinger, her brother Tom Klassen, her brother Randy Klassen and wife Linda, her brother-in-law Ed Witzke and wife Judy, as well as 6 nieces and 3 nephews.
Joanne declared her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and demonstrated that faith by living it out in her life at home, at work, and at church.
She was a wonderful mom, a loving servant to many and a very good professional cake decorator.
The Memorial service for Joanne will be on Saturday, October 10 at 11:00am at Cornerstone Bible Church: 1430 Hickory Ave., Crete, Nebraska 68333.
Memorials may be sent to the family, in care of Cornerstone Bible Church.
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Russ and I along with my Dad David RAZO want to send Hugs and will be Praying for you all. Sending our Condolences and holding onto all of our fun Memories of your Mom. Our Mom Joyce Razo and your Mom are up in heaven and getting caught up right now. So sorry for your Loss but her Gain.
Jan, Chris, Doug – I am so sorry for your loss! PTL for the godly upbringing you all had, for the precious memories of your parents, and the heavenly home where they now reside. As believers, it is “until we meet again” – such blessed hope! May the Lord Jesus Christ grant you comfort during this time!