Lancaster, WI-Joann K. Hugill, age 63, surrounded by her loving family, died on Friday Oct. 23, 2015 at her residence in Lancaster. Joann was born on July 25, 1952 in Lancaster the daughter of Wilbur & Alice (Whitish) Colson. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Hugill on Aug. 11, 1969.
Joann attended Southwest Technical College and received her Certified Nursing Assistant degree. She went to work at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society for 25 years until moving to Lancaster where she worked for Home Care Select. Joann was dedicated to her job and loved taking care of people in need of her skills. She unfortunately had to retire due to being diagnosed with cancer in May of this year. Along with her love for work, Joann adored her grandchildren, enjoyed reading, going fishing, gardening, watching birds and Fox News, and going for car rides to look at the wonderful scenery. Joann's dedication and devotion to her family, work, and friends will be greatly missed.
Joann is survived by her six children; Chad (Christy) Hugill of Fennimore, Troy (Sheri) Hugill of Platteville, Tracy Hugill of Viroqua, Heather (John) Chyko of Lancaster, Travis (Tessa Cheney) Hugill of Madison, Stacey Hugill of Lancaster, several grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Joann is also survived by her siblings; William Colson of Janesville, Annabelle (Bruce) Schaal of Dubuque, IA, Joyce (Jerry) Kirschbaum of Fennimore, Merle (Carol) Colson of Blue River, Royce (Shirley) Colson of Janesville, David (Cheryl) Colson of Madison, Patricia (Bill) Hill of Dodgeville, Paulette Friederick friend Bernard Hinderman of Lancaster, Paul Colson of Richland Center, Linda (Jeff) Ames of Mt. Hope, and sister-in-law Ruth Colson of Fennimore.
Joann was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill on March 23, 2013, son Jason Hugill, two sisters; Betty and Elaine Colson, brother Gerald Colson, two sister-in-laws; Patsy and Beverly Colson, five brother-in-laws; Paul, Ed, David, Mike, Tom Hugill
At the request of Joann, no funeral services will be held but a private burial of her cremated remains will be at a later date. The Larson Family Funeral Home of Fennimore is assisting the family.