Jordana Lea “Joie” Kraabel Vitullo

life story

Now Shining Her Light From Above

Mom, Daughter, Sister, Friend

Light in Our World

Surrounded by love, Joie took her final breath and passed away peacefully, completing a difficult battle with kidney and liver failure. She fought hard during her 9 weeks and 6 days in hospice and made the moments count.

Her bright personality drew in everyone she met, from strangers in a store to her remarkable care team of nurses and Sisters at Our Lady of Peace . She was full of joyous spirit and spunk, creating cozy, welcoming space for everyone to be part of. She was honestly candid, fiercely protective of those she loved, and always ready to make a silly face or share a funny story to bring smiles to others. She had a love of music, impressive artistic abilities, and the warmest hugs. Joie was known for her collection of fun light-up objects, LOL dolls, and winning scratch off tickets! She was always ready for a Target run.

Her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.

SHARING LIFE ON EARTH:

* Son: Hazen Vitullo

* Parents: Christie (Sherman) & Mark Kraabel

* Siblings: Teresa & Shawn Voight and Michael Kraabel

* Niece: Meghan Voight

* Nephew: Nathan Voight

* Godchildren: Marley, Mathias, & Maksym Goodell

* Pup: LeeLea

* Many treasured friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins

GONE BEFORE US TO WELCOME JOIE HOME:

* Grandparents: Everett & Evelyn Sherman

* Grandparents: Victor & Harriet Kraabel

* God-Baby: Makenna Marie Goodell

* Uncles: Harvey & Carlyn Kraabel

* Niece: Ashleigh Victoria Voight

* and dear friends

DONOR

Joie's final gift to others was to be an organ and tissue donor. Her selfless act will impact many lives, making the world brighter for other families who now have more gifted time.

memorial service

Memorial Service & After Party

March 2, 2024

St George's Episcopal Church 5224 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416, USA

Please join us to remember this lovely lady, Jordana,

and celebrate her welcome to God's Kingdom.

Stay to share stories and lunch with her family and friends while enjoying some favorite songs.

The Rev. Diane McGowan will officiate

If you are unable to attend in person, we welcome your thoughts and prayers from afar.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services

Beyond Gratitude

During the almost 10 weeks that Joie made Our Lady of Peace her home (and did she!), we were blessed with some of life's most caring and nurturing nurses and Sisters. They honored Joie's wishes, provided the details she needed to be comfortable going through the journey toward end of life, and fully enjoyed her as a person. She was gifted with more than caregivers - she gained friends that truly cared about her well-being and grieve her death along side us. The support and love that was received by Joie and each of the loved ones who visited was immeasurable! We will forever treasure that Our Lady of Peace was Joie's final home.

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