Peacefully, at the Sault Area Hospital - Plummer Site on Thursday, November 12, 2009; Joan Schnablegger at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of Walter Jr. (Janis) and Chris. Beloved Oma of Stefan. Sister-in-law of Ria Saarella (late Laurie) and Anneliese Haring (late Freddy) of Austria, Zilli Schnablegger (late Wilfred) and Dieter Kreps (late Charlotte). Joan is predeceased by her parents Kristian and Karoline Schmidt (nee Strehling) and her brother Hans Schmidt. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at (Northwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services 945-7758) on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment will take place at St. Luke's Columbarium following the reception. Memorial donations to the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care Fund or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. S. Spadafora and the wonderful staff of Complex Continuing Care East, Oncology and Palliative Care for the their loving and compassionate care. www.northwoodfuneral.com.
