Johannah Lynn “Jo” House
Johannah was born July 26, 1941, in Lansing, to Robert and Elizabeth Siegrist, and passed away on her 85th birthday. After graduating from Eastern High School, Jo married Michael House and they raised two daughters. Jo had a kind and nurturing personality and made lifelong friends easily. She was a phenomenal listener and friend. She loved spending time with family and friends while traveling and entertaining. Jo will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Johannah was preceded in death by her husband in 2016, as well as infant son, Charles. She is survived by her daughters, Kathiann House and LeAnn Cottrell; son-in-law, Paul Cottrell; 2 grandchildren, Jack Cottrell and his wife, Erin, and Johannah Cottrell, and her fiancé Peter Durot; great-grandchildren, James Cottrell and Vivian Cottrell; and brother, Robert Siegrist.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, where her family will receive friends and family beginning at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Area Humane Society or Corsocare Hospice in memory of Johannah House.
