Joann Tessman, 90, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Greenville Rehab & Healthcare in Greenville, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 10, 2023, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Father Seth Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Mother of Dolors Catholic Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 1 1/2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to: Catholic Charities, Alzheimer's Association, and/or Donor's Choice. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

She was born December 1, 1932, in Shobonier, IL, the daughter of John Leroy & Elizabeth (Frisby) Anderson. She married Herbert R. Tessman on March 25, 1954, in Vandalia, IL. She worked as a Secretary for WashingtonSchool, the offices of JudgeKelly and David Marty, and was a member of Mother of Dolors Catholic Church, all of Vandalia, IL.

She is survived by: Husband - Herbert Tessman, Vandalia, IL; Son - Mark Tessman & Lisa, Vandalia, IL; Grandchildren - Levi Tessman & Trista and Luke Tessman & special friend Morgan Cripe; Great Grand Child - Maren Tessman; Sisters - Mary Alender & Clarence, East Alton, IL and Nelda Cearlock & Bob, Vandalia, IL; and Sister-in-law - Sharon Anderson, Vandalia, IL.

Preceded in death by: Her Parents; Sons - Stephen Herbert Tessman and Bradley John Tessman; Brother - John Anderson.