JoAnn Zagrabelny

JoAnn Elizabeth Zagrabelny (87) passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She will be fondly remembered for her sense of humor, loving disposition and generous spirit.

JoAnn married Winton Zagrabelny in 1954 and enjoyed a life of 70 years together. As Jehovah’s Witnesses, JoAnn and Winton devoted many hours to sharing their faith with their neighbors. They were also known for being wonderful dancers, and family and friends loved to watch them waltz and polka. 

JoAnn worked as a school cook at Glenrock’s Grant Elementary for about 20 years, recognized by her friendliness and welcoming smile. She also enjoyed quilting and crocheting, and she earned numerous awards for her ceramic projects.

JoAnn is survived by her husband, Winton, her children Lori (Rusty) Gross, Randy (Lisa) Zagrabelny, Scott (Carol) Zagrabelny, Cheryl (Allen) Roose, Leah (Matt) Sebesta, grandchildren Heather, Aimee, Neil, Zachary, Aubrey, Jacob, Logan, Drew, Travis, Lindsey, Micah, Wyatt, Whitney, Justin, Wyshia, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and others who adopted her as “Ma Zag.” She was preceded in death by her parents, Mae and Walter Gunderson, all five of her siblings, her children Eric Zagrabelny, DeAnn Zagrabelny, and her grandchildren Jared, Krystal, Daniel, and Kaleb.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m on November 23, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1101 Wilkins Circle, Casper, WY. In lieu of flowers, donations made on her behalf to Central Wyoming Hospice would be appreciated.

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