Joanne M. Cwiklewski

Joanne M. Cwiklewski, age 75, a lifelong resident of Sylvania, died June 21, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born May 14, 1942 in Toledo to the late Harry E. and Agnes D. (Kujawski) Crandall. A 1960 graduate of Sylvania Burnham High School, Joanne started her career as a secretary at Toledo Scale. She would retire from Flower Hospital where she worked in registration for many years. Joanne was a dedicated homemaker and mother of twins, actively involved in her community and local politics. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Sylvania where she sang in the choir, assisted with Festirama and also with PTA and Cub Scouts when her children were in school. She enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Sylvania Moose Lodge. Joanne found her greatest joy in spending time with family and friends. She was a sweet person who was always there to help a friend in need. Joanne is lovingly survived by her twins, John (Vicki) and Carolyn Cwiklewski; grandchildren, Ashley Cwiklewski and Stephanie Fowler; great grandchildren, Jacob, Zane and Kian Fowler; siblings, John (Sue), Judy and Joe Crandall and Jane (Steve) Spencer; sister-in-law, Judy Neipp; dear friend, Nancy Spencer; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Gerald L. Cwiklewski, on May 1, 2016; and brother, James Crandall. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Thursday in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 Main St., Sylvania. Interment St. Joseph Parish Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo, OH 43609 or The Victory Center, 5532 Central Ave., Suite B, Toledo, OH 43615.