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.
8 Messages to “Johannah Lynn “Jo” House”
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John Chapman
July 28, 2026 at 8:03 pm“Aunt” Jo,
You were loving and kind to me since I was a child. I I’ll always cherish and fondly remember your goodness and gentleness.
I have so many wonderful memories in life that involve you. I love you and look forward to being reunited one day in heaven.
Diane Dyer Millis
July 29, 2026 at 6:57 amI extend my condolences to Johannah’s family. I remember the good times years ago when I knew her and your father through his work at Valley Farms. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Bailey
July 29, 2026 at 9:55 amEven though it’s been a very long time since I’ve seen her, Johannah was a big part of my family’s life on Round Lake. So many great memories through the years. My sincerest sympathies go out to Kathiann and LeeAnn and the rest of her family.
John Greenslit
July 29, 2026 at 10:38 amHouse Family,
Through my contact with Mike and partner Hugh Smith, plus MSU hockey, it was a casual and wonderful occasional greeting, always pleasant and friendly. New friends should not be surprised as she always treated us as old friends. It is a relationship worth recalling, as the aging process slowly reduces our ranks.
John and Pat Greenslit
Joanna Skupien Harrington
July 30, 2026 at 11:12 amJo was my classmate at Eastern High school . She was in my Homeroom and we had many lively conversations! However the last yr. of high school my parents moved so I had to graduate from Sexton H.S. I lost contact with her through all these years. I wish we could have reconnected. Meanwhile, I will have to be content with the happy memories she made with me…..”There is a bond death cannot sever, love and friendship last forever.” My heartfelt sympathies to the entire family. Joanna Skupien Harrington
Walter Baecker
August 1, 2026 at 7:07 amMy sincere condolences to family. Jo was my high-school sweetheart at 17 and again at 78. I am the only person alive that knew her for her entire life.Jo shared her birth year months apart with my cousin and sister. We had few happy wonderful elderly years together i will miss her dearly.
Sara Lewis
August 3, 2026 at 8:46 amThings I will always remember: Aunt Jo giving me coffee when I was like 10, the smells walking into her house at Thanksgiving, Succotash, the best hugs and kisses, her laughing snorts, and the creepy stairs in the garage (not sure why they ever scared me lol). My Momma adored her! Please give my mom some big hugs and kisses from us in Heaven!!! Thank you for being the best Aunt! Sorry I cant be at the memorial.
Phil Smith
August 3, 2026 at 4:30 pmVery sorry for the loss of Jo. I hope Kathy & LeAnn are well. I fondly remember growing up with the House family. My mom, Bea Smith just let me know about Jo’s passing. I always enjoyed our visits with Mike, Jo, Kathy and Le Ann when we would visit your house in Bath. Do take care.