Joanne M. Kulm, age 53, died May 22, 2009, at Life Care Center in Kennewick. She was born in Spokane on June 12, 1955, to John A. and Marian J. Kulm She graduated from Lind High School in 1973. She attended Spokane Falls Community College for two years. She returned to Lind after graduation to work as a bookkeeper in the agriculture field. She was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church of Lind. She is survived by a brother, John A. Kulm, Jr. and wife Casey of Burbank; a sister, Dianne E. Franklin and husband Jim of Kennewick; nephews, nieces, aunts and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and younger sister. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Lind. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Hope Lutheran Church or to the charity of your choice.