In Loving Memory
JoAnn Pugh
October 14, 1964 - November 23, 2022

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Palo Alto County Hospice as well as
the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.

VISITATION
Sunday, November 27, 2022
3:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, November 28, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Holy Family Catholic Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Bill Schreiber

JoAnn Catherine Pugh died on November 23, 2022. She is in comfort with the Lord after a
strong and courageous 6 ½ year battle against ovarian cancer. Surrounded by husband Matt,
daughter Amanda (Nate), son Michael, and daughter Sarah, as well as family and friends for the
last several days, she is now at peace.

JoAnn was born on October 14, 1964 to her parents Martha and Joe Mergen as the 8th of 9
children. JoAnn graduated from Garrigan High School in Algona. She received her degree in
elementary education from Iowa State University. JoAnn and Matt began their family in Boone
and settled in Emmetsburg to raise their three beautiful children. For the last 17 years, JoAnn
has taught at West Bend-Mallard School District. There she enjoyed spending time with the
students and staff. She absolutely loved teaching.

JoAnn supported her children in all of their activities and hobbies. She loved to listen to the
radio in the kitchen and dance with her kids and husband. She spoiled her four grand-dogs: Jax,
Nash, Ki, and Midas. In her free time, she enjoyed going for walks, playing cards, and laying in
the sun with friends. She was known for her delicious puppy chow, monster cookie, and
scotcheroo recipes.

She was grateful for her family and many wonderful friends, as well as the amazing doctors and
nurses in Emmetsburg and at Mayo Clinic in Rochester who have provided her excellent care
over the years.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home