Joanna Alice Cole (Olson), 35 years old,  was welcomed into heaven from her home on January 13, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Joanna is survived by her loving husband Jon and her daughter Alice of Humboldt, MN; brother Chris Olson of Proctor, MN; in-laws Jamie and Carlene Cole of Humboldt, MN; Jon's Grandma Reba of Hallock, MN; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Sandra Olson; grandparents Carl and Alice Mattson; and grandparents Lester and Anna Olson.

Joanna was born on September 7, 1983 at Saint Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN to Bernard and Sandra. Joanna was a Majorette and a football player. She participated in choir, theater, and knowledge bowl, and was involved in her church. She was an all-around "Star".  She graduated from Cloquet Senior High in 2002 and went on to graduate from Bemidji State in 2006.  While in college she met the love of her life, Jon, in 2005.  Joanna married  Jon May 24, 2008.  Joanna began working for Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center as an activity aide in 2009.  Jon and Joanna welcomed Alice Helene Cole on January 25, 2011.  Her daughter will remember her as a kind, patient mother who encouraged her to pursue her goals and be herself.

Joanna was an active member in her church.  She taught Sunday school and participated in the praise team.  Joanna was a beautiful soul who loved her family and friends and was passionate about our Lord.  Joanna enjoyed knitting and everything stars.

Visitation is scheduled for January 17, 2019 at Lancaster Covenant Church from 6 PM to 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM. Funeral will be held January 18, 2019 at Lancaster Covenant Church at 10:30 AM, with a reception to follow at the church. Pastor Galen Nordin will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joanna's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kittson County Hospice, PO Box 700, Hallock, MN 56728 or The American Cancer Society.

Joanna's family would like to thank all the wonderful nurses and doctors at Mayo in Rochester, everyone at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, and Kittson County Hospice. The loving support from family, friends, church, and community has been greatly appreciated.