Obituary of Joanne Coy

Joanne (Rude) Coy, age 91 of Duluth, MN passed away on November 28, 2023. She was born and raised in Duluth to Albert Rude and Helen (Holappa) on July 7, 1932. In her earlier years she was an active cross-country skier, roller skater, and ice skater. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1950.

Joanne raised her family in Hoyt Lakes, MN. She was a wonderful mom and friend to many. She worked for many years at Boase School in Hoyt Lakes as a playground monitor and was known as the “noon lady.” She resided in Proctor, MN for the rest of her life.

Joanne is survivied by her son Steve (Becky), daughter Dawn Warner, son Dave (Lynette Tahtinen), grandchildren Sherie, Daniel, Angie, and Judah Wallace, many great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Jeffrey, and daughter-in-law Kathy.

Thank you to St. Luke’s doctors and staff and the staff at North Shore Estates and Monarch Hospice for the care and support you gave to our mom.

There will be no funeral per wishes of Joanne Coy. We will have a family gathering later on to honor our mom.