Joann B. LaDuke, 70, of Monroe, passed away at home, at 4:12 PM, Sunday, January 24, 2010, with her loving family at her side. She had been in poor health for 3 years and seriously ill for 2 months. She was born June 7, 1939 to Charlie Poupard and Ethel (Pernia) Freet. On May 4, 1957, she married Joseph A. LaDuke at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Monroe. A homemaker, she enjoyed time with her family, grandchildren, and friends, baking and ceramics, trips to casinos, Las Vegas, and playing bingo. Survivors include her loving husband, Joe, cherished children, Gary J., Donald E. (Tammy), and Robert W. LaDuke, all of Monroe, and Denise of Marina Del Ray, CA, 4 beloved grandchildren, Tiffanie and Brittanie LaDuke, Melissa (Derek) Tegler, and Brieanna LaDuke, 4 precious great grandchildren, Hailey, Jaden, Mariah, and Zachary, and her close brothers, Ray Timmons of Beaverton, MI and James (Sharon) Poupard of Monroe. Sadly, her parents, father that raised her, Edgar Freet, and 3 brothers, Robert, Donald, and William Poupard, all preceded her in death. Friends may call Thursday, January 28, at the Bacarella Funeral Home, from 12-8 PM. On Friday, she will lie in state at St. Mary Catholic Church from 9-10 AM. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 AM to celebrate her life. Fr. Marc A. Gawronski, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Memorial gifts in her name may be given to Heartland Hospice.