(nee England), born August 4, 1944, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 28th, 2020. Preceding Joanne in death are her parents Margaret and Reuben, beloved husband Thomas Polacek, and daughter Beverly. Joanne is survived by children Bruce Zmek (Eagle River), Duane Zmek (Milwaukee), Carol Zmek (Utah), eight grandchildren and siblings Sharon DeSota, Sandra Peters, Betty Lovendahl, and Robert England. Services will be held at-- The Chapel at Willow View, 3553 S. 41st., Milwaukee, WI 53221.