Joanne Ranes Fitzgerald, 93, of Pleasant Plains, IL died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. She was born Jan. 9, 1930, in Greenfield, the daughter of Raymond Sr. and Esther (Brown) Ranes. She married Thomas William Fitzgerald on June 14, 1952, in Ashland and he preceded her in death on June 20, 1994. She is survived by four daughters and one son, Lynne Cooley and Karen Fitzgerald, both of Pleasant Plains, Connie (Charles) Cumby of St. Petersburg, FL, and Michael Fitzgerald and Jill Everist, both of Pleasant Plains; nine grandchildren, April Everist, Tim Cooley, Zach Everist, Noah Cumby, Raina Cumby, Emily Cumby, Marcus Cumby, Amy Fitzgerald, and Katie Fitzgerald; three great grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy (Richard) Marlowe of Mills River, NC, and Brenda (Al) Downing of Coral Springs, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, Raymond Ranes Jr. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a 1948 graduate of Ashland High School. She then attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville before graduating from Illinois State University. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Ashland. Joanne enjoyed horses and bird watching. Her family was her life. A graveside memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at St. Augustine Cemetery in Ashland. Memorials are suggested to the Animal Protective League. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Graveside Funeral Service St. Augustine Cemetery Saturday, February 04, 2023 11:00 AM Ashland, Illinois 62612