Joanne M. Tolles

TOLLES, Joanne M. Of Kalamazoo Joanne Bleeker Tolles passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 26, 2010 at Lifecare Center of Plainwell. She was born March 17, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the daughter and name-sake of John and Anna Bogema Bleeker. On June 4, 1954, she was united in marriage her best friend and fishing partner, Wendell J. Tolles in Kalamazoo. Joanne was a member of Sunnyside United Methodist Church and Cancer Society fund raiser. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Wendell; their two children, Douglas Robyn Tolles of Kalamazoo and Diane Steve McLeod of Dallas, TX; two grandchildren, Jessica and Ian McLeod; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to fishing, Joanne enjoyed traveling with Wendell; camping/fishing at Interlochen State Park over 50 summers and 23 winters in Florida. She is remembered for her care of others and her never ending faith in God's Will. Preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Jack Bleeker of Florida and David Bleeker of Oregon - all waiting with cane fishing poles and bobbers in-hand. The family will celebrate the Lord's Promise to Joanne at a funeral service at 1:00 PM on Saturday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek Street. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 PM on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu or flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America or Sunnyside United Methodist Church. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign, view, or print Joanne's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family.