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JoAnn Anita Deremo passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Mercy Hospice House in Durango at the age of 86.

JoAnn was born on Oct. 8, 1933 in Paoli, the daughter of Walter and Emma (Finkner) Biesemeier.

She is survived by her husband Lawrence H. Deremo, Dove Creek; children Lyle Deremo and wife Ginny Craig, Durango, and Rick Deremo and wife Linda, Dove Creek; grandchildren Drey Deremo, Kalen Deremo, Karsten Deremo and Kellie Halper and husband Tim; great-grandchildren Reagan Halper and Sloan Halper; brother Quentin Biesemeier, Haxtun; nieces and nephews Nancy and Rob Dee, Connie and Don Reutter and Brian and Lori Biesemeier.

JoAnn is proceeded in death by her parents; sister Edith Harms and niece Joyce Harms.

Private graveside services will be held at Dove Creek Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences visit http://www.ertelfuneralhome.com.