Joan Marie Ames

Mrs. Joan Marie Ames, 83 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on June 3, 2025. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 17, 1941 to the late Walter and Alma (Madden) Premo. On May 14, 1966 she married Thomas Ames and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage before her passing. Joan was a member of Canada Creek Ranch for 52 years and was a resident for the past five years. She enjoyed playing bridge and Euchre, shopping and traveling. She is and will be deeply missed.

Joan is remembered by her loving husband, Thomas Ames; son, Matt Ames; daughter, Katie (Jeff) Sypek; grandchildren, Kathryn Lockhart, Andrew Lockhart, Elizabeth (Austin) Farrell, Joseph Sypek, Jackson Sypek; and brother-in-law, Steve (Pepper) Lockhart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alma Premo; daughter, Jennifer (Ames) Lockhart; brothers, Robert Premo and Edward Premo; and in-laws, Hubert and Ula Ames.

A Mass of Christian burial will take place for Joan at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 9, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Hillman; Fr. Jim Siler officiating. Visitation will take place at the church on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM and again on Monday morning beginning at 10:00 AM until time of Mass. Interment will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Bay City on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice of Michigan.