Joanna Marie Troyer

 

Joanna Marie (Shane) Troyer, 68, of LaFontaine, Indiana, formerly of Swayzee, Indiana passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her residence in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on June 20, 1956, to Larry Richard and Norma Jean (Whitam) Shane in Marion, Indiana.

Joanna was a 1974 graduate of Oak Hill High School. After she graduated, she married her husband John Robert Troyer on June 15, 1974. In 1977 Joanna began working as a bank teller at First National Bank in Wabash, Indiana. She also worked for Grant County Bank in Marion, Indiana, where she later retired. Joanna held a membership with Dora Christian Church in Lagro, Indiana. She was also a member of Dora Ladies Group.

Joanna is remembered for her willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. She was always there for you when you needed her. Time and time again she would put everyone else before herself. She also is remembered for often being sassy, organized, but most importantly, kind and caring. She was an excellent cook for her family and friends. She enjoyed shopping and traveling. Her grandchildren were her life, and she loved spending time with them any chance she had. Joanna was devoted to her family and a second mom to many.

Joanna is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, John Troyer of LaFontaine, Indiana; two daughters, Nichole Lynn (John Harris) Troyer of LaFontaine, Indiana, Erica Michelle (Trent) Gable of Wabash, Indiana; two sisters, Susan Shane of Fishers, Indiana, Nancy Becker of Florida; and five grandchildren, Brieanna Culver, Hayden Jones, Braxton Culver, Kycen Jones, and Braelyn Jones.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Mark Wisniewski officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 1121 14th St. NW. Suite 150, Washington DC 20005. https://phassociation.org/donate/ 

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Joanna Marie Troyer’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com