Joanne Emily Dodge Bruce

1943 - 2022  (78 years)

• Name	Joanne Emily Dodge Bruce
  Born	9 Dec 1943	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	9 Oct 2022
  Buried	16 Oct 2022	Farris Cemetery, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas
  Person ID	I7417	Rossville
  Last Modified	14 Oct 2024

  
  

  Father	Leonard Duane Dodge,   b. 25 Apr 1918, Rydal, Republic County, Kansas ,   d. 11 Feb 2011, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 92 years)
  Mother	Emily Sophia Horak Dodge,   b. 15 Apr 1919, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 23 Jul 2016, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 97 years)
  Married	1 Sep 1940	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- Horak, Emily-Dodge, Leonard A marriage license was issued to Emily Horak of Delia and Leonard Dodge of Rossville September 1, 1940.
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 1 Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Dodge 50 Years Rossville United Presbyterian Church Rossville, Kansas Sunday, August 5, 1990
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 2 Emily Sophia Horak And Leonard Duane Dodge Were married September 1, 1940 Topeka, Ks. At home of Rev. Herrick “Thank You” Friends and neighbors And relatives so dear For all the joys you’ve wished us, And for your presence here. Now when this day is over, And our guests are on their way, The memory of this joyous time Will ever with us stay. Emily and Leonard Dodge Children Jim and Janet Dodge Joanne and Mike Bruce Grandchildren David and Colleen Dodge Karen Dodge Michael Bruce Kevin Bruce Stephanie Bruce Note: Photos of couple in the news clip
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 3 Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration For Dodge Couple Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge, Delia, will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a reception in their honor from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, August 5, 1990, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church, Rossville. Hosts for the occasion will be their children: Jim and Jan Dodge, Rossville; Joanne and Mike Bruce, Huntsville, Tx. Leonard D. Dodge and Emily S. Horak were married September 1, 1940, in Topeka. They have five grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts, please.
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 4 Emily and Leonard Dodge Leonard D. and Emily S. Dodge of Delia will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 3 with a family dinner in Kansas City. Hosts will be their son and his wife and grandchildren. The couple also plan to celebrate with a future trip to Memphis and New Orleans. Leonard Dodge and Emily Horak were married Sept. 1,1940, in Topeka. Their children are Jim and Jan Dodge, Rossville, and Mike and Joanne Bruce, Huntsville, Texas. The couple have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Dodge farmed in the Rossville and Delia area for many years and retired from farming in 1987. He continues to work part- time as a security guard at the Jeffrey Energy Center. Mrs. Dodge retired from the U.S. Postal Service and continues as a homemaker. Cards may be sent to them at Box 9500, Delia, 66418.
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 5 Leonard and Emily Dodge Leonard and Emily Dodge, Rossville, formerly of Delia, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Rossville Senior Citizens Center, 429 Pearl in Rossville, hosted by their children and grandchildren. They were married Sept. 1, 1940, in Topeka and have lived in the Delia and Rossville area throughout their marriage. Their children and spouses are Jim and Janet Dodge, Rossville, and Joanne and Mike Bruce, Huntsville, Texas. They have five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Their children are compiling a "Memories” scrapbook and would welcome any additions about special times shared with the couple. Cards may be sent to them at 123 Adrian, Rossville, 66533. They request no gifts.
  Family ID	F1805	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mike Bruce
  Married	25 Nov 1966	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Jason Kyle Bruce,   b. 21 Aug 1979, Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas ,   d. 30 Nov 1979, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas  (Age 0 years)   2. Michael Bruce, Jr.   3. Kevin Bruce   4. Stephanie Bruce
  Documents		Marriage- Dodge, Joanne-Bruce, Mike Mrs. Mike Bruce (Joanne Emily Dodge) Joanne Emily Dodge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge, Delia, and Mike Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bruce, Huntsville, Tex., were married at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 in the Rossville Methodist Church. The Rev. Clyde Noyce, Silver Lake, officiated and candlelighters were Joyce Olejnik and Peggy Horak, both of Delia. The bride's Empire gown of white brocade was fashioned with scoop neckline and bridal point sleeves. A narrow satin band defined the waistline and was finished with small bows. The A-line skirt had an attached redingote chapel-length train. A princess crown of seed pearls held her veil, and she carried a cascade of white chrysanthemums centered with an orchid corsage. Mrs. Jim L. Dodge, Rossville, was matron of honor and Becky Sears, Rossville, was flower girl. David Dodge, Rossville, served as ring bearer. Larry Anderson, Topeka, was best man and ushers were the bride's brother, Jim L. Dodge, Rossville, and Clayton Weekes, Eskridge. A reception in the Rossville Community Center followed the ceremony. After a wedding trip through Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana the couple is at home in Huntsville, Tex. The bride is a graduate of Delia Rural High School and has been employed as a keypunch operator by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Mr. Bruce was graduated from Huntsville High School and is a plumber and contractor in Huntsville.
  Last Modified	14 Oct 2024 17:09:43
  Family ID	F497	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents		Birth- Dodge, Joanne Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge announce the birth of a daughter, Thursday, Dec. 9, to whom they have given the name Joanne Emily.
  		Obituary- Bruce, Joanne Bruce Joanne Emily (Dodge) Bruce went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. Joanne was born on Dec. 9, 1943, near Rossville, to her parents Leonard and Emily Dodge. Joanne graduated from Delia High School in 1961, where she played and excelled in sports, and was involved in 4-H. After graduation, she moved to Topeka and worked for Goodyear as a key punch operator, and then at the Kansas State Capitol. After the love of her life, Mike Bruce, returned home from the Vietnam War, they got married on Nov. 25, 1966, at the Rossville United Methodist Church in Kansas. They moved to Huntsville, Texas, where they laid their roots and helped grow the family tree. [Missing portion] her. Whether you called her Hon, Mom, Sis, NeeNee, Aunt Joanne, Mama Bruce or something else, you knew right away that Joanne considered you family. Joanne's smile lit up every room and her heart filled it with more love than one can imagine. During her time on earth, Joanne enjoyed most spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joanne always had an open heart and an open door. Whatever you needed, she was sure to be there to share God's word, comfort the sad, embrace the joy, listen when no one else would, make you dinner if you were hungry or give you a safe place to stay. The lives that she touched in her 78 years will forever be remembered. Her beautiful light will continue to shine bright in this world because we are all better for having had Joanne in our lives. She will be greatly missed, but we know Joanne will continue to be proud of us when we continue to love like Joanne. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Emily Dodge, and two sons, Jason Bruce and Michael Bruce. Joanne is survived by her husband Mike Bruce, her son Kevin Bruce (wife Beatrice), daughter Stephanie Bruce (dog Hugo), brother Jim Dodge (wife Janet), grandchildren Maddison (husband Gerrit Kosters), Regan Bruce (fiancé Kyle Lake), Damian Bruce, Malcolm Bruce, Madison Goss, Kevan Sims and Kimberly Sims, great-grandchildren, Adam, Levi, Corey, Bryson and Emma; numerous nieces and nephews, and family friends. Visitation was held at noon on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. at Heritage Oak Funeral Home, Huntsville, Texas. Burial was in the Farris Cemetery Huntsville, Texas.