Joann Frances Hatten

JoAnn Frances Hatten, the daughter of Henry and Emma Vaske Lensing, was born March 31, 1938 in Bancroft, Iowa. She received her education and graduated from St. John's Catholic School in Bancroft, Iowa. On July 12, 1961, Jo was united in marriage to John (Jack) Hatten of Bancroft. To this union, they were blessed with 5 daughters: Lisa, Lori, Julie, Angie and Mari Beth. Their early marriage years were spent in Bancroft, Carroll, Perry, Spencer, Centerville and returned to Spencer in 1977. In 1981, John and Jo opened a family restaurant in Spencer named 'Dad's Place.' After 15 years of making faithful friends there, they retired. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Jo enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, sewing and doing word searches. She also enjoyed crafts and entered several items at the Clay County Fair. Jo passed away peacefully on November 25, 2010, at the Spencer Hospital. She is survived by her 5 daughters: Lisa Bradley of Iowa Falls, Lori Holstein of Spencer, Julie Clark (Ed) of Marshall, MN, Angie Loberg (Merlin) of Omaha, NE and Mari Beth Ahart (Jon) of Stewartville, MN; 10 grandchildren: Corey & Derek Bradley, Kristi, Jenny & Tommy Clark, Jacob & Matthew Loberg, Emily, Haley & Lucas Ahart; 4 brothers: Chuck (Janice) Lensing of Columbus, OH, Vince (Nancy) Lensing of Orland Park, IL, Bill (Sue) Lensing of Chevy Chase, MD and John (Arlene) Lensing of Rogers, MN; 4 sisters: Bernice (Vern) Walker of Algona, IA, Inez Lensing of Bancroft, IA, Carrie (Warren) Phillips of Plymouth, MI and Kathy (Bill) Jackson of Roseville, CA; sister-in-law, Cathy Lensing of Rockwell City, IA. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; and two brothers: Robert and Jim Lensing.

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