"Larry and Family, I cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Mary Jo was such a caring, loving and wonderful host mom to me - she made me feel like I was at home. And she sure was fun to be around! She will be greatly missed and will always be in my heart. I am so blessed she was an important part of my life. "
In loving memory of
Mary Jo Geadelmann
November 29, 1942 - January 3, 2017
Mary Jo Geadelmann, 74, of Tipton, passed away with her family by her side, after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5th from 4:00-7:00 pm, Fry Funeral Home, Tipton with Rev. Ron Lashmit delivering a eulogy to conclude at 7:00 pm. Memorial mass will be held Friday, January 6th at 10:30 am, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tipton. Inurnment will be held at a later date. A memorial fund in Mary Jo's honor has been established. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.
Mary Jo was born on November 29, 1942, to William and Clara (Walters) Hobstetter. She attended and graduated Tipton High School with the class of 1961. Mary Jo was united in marriage to the love of her life, Larry, on August 29, 1964, in Clarence, Iowa. They were blessed with two daughters: Kelly and Meagan. Mary Jo was a teacher's aide for several years and a dedicated supporter of Tipton Tiger Athletics. She was a member of The Ladies Church Guild, Officer of the Tipton Country Club Ladies Golf for many years, and WEIGA where she played for 42 consecutive years (winning twice) and was inducted to the Hall of Fame.
Mary Jo enjoyed and was very proud to host foreign exchange students. In her lifetime she hosted seven students representing Italy, Norway and Germany. Not only did Mary Jo live her life to the absolute fullest, she made a difference and impacted many lives.
Surviving Mary Jo is her husband Larry of Tipton, daughters Kelly (Dale) Kretschmar of Marion and Meagan (Jeff) Patterson of Ankeny; sisters Frances Lonergan of Davenport and Sandy Childs of Tipton; grandchildren Kolleen (Mark) Madeck, Kameron (Emily) Kretschmar and Karson (Tom Waste) Kretschmar; great-grandchildren Beckett and Halston Kretschmar; several nieces and nephews and her seven foreign exchange students. She was preceded in death by her parents William, Clara and Ev, grandparents and brother-in-laws.
Tributes
"Larry and family, A huge loss for us all. Please know we are thinking of you. Mary Jo was a long time very special friend. We will never forget the times we had with you in Colorado. God bless you all and thank you for all the wonderful memories you have given to George & I."
"Larry, may our God comfort and strengthen you in the coming months. My sympathies to you, Kelly and Meagan. Mary Jo will be missed! Maybe she and Vaughn haved already hugged!"
"Larry and family, I helped Mary Jo when you guys built your new home. I loved helping her design her kitchen of her dreams. She was so fun to work with and I really felt like thru the process we had become friends. I'm so sorry for your loss and she will certainly be missed by many. Hang on to those memories and continue telling stories about her. Sorry I missed the service."
"Larry and Family, Fond memories of a classmate! You have our sincere condolences. Bill & Jane Falkers"
"Larry &Family Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Jo had a heart of gold and was a very special friend to Jack and I. She was always there for a fun time at card club, golfing, vacations, conversation and always helping anyone who needed assist with whatever. What a caring person. May you find strength in all the many memories and peace it brings to you and your family."
"Our sincere sympathy for your loss and we are so sorry that both of us have the flu and will miss being with all of you. Prayers for peace and comfort for all the family. "
"I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to meet Mary Jo shortly after I moved to Tipton years ago. I use to enjoy so much working with Mary Jo at the scorer's table for Tipton Tiger basketball games. She kind of taught me how things went at the scorer's table in Tipton and helped me more than she would ever have known. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."
"Larry, Kelly & Meagan and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mary Jo was such a great person, leader, friend. She was fun to golf with and learn from. She fought a great battle, and now she is at peace. Our sympathy to you all."
"Bill and I were so sorry to hear of Mary Jo's passing. She was stylish and beautiful-perfectly dressed and every hair in place. She fought a valiant battle against her illness that is an example to us all. We are thinking of your family and wishing that your memories will comfort you."
"I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Jo was a great person and a lot of fun to be with. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. My life is better for knowing her."
"Larry & family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I did not know Mary, I worked with Larry for many years at UPS, and offer my sincere condolences. Karen, formerly in Davenport Feeders."
" Our deepest sympathy to you Larry and the entire family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Mary Jo was such a fun and loving person, she made you smile just to be around her. Extending our deepest sympathy to Larry and family. "
"My thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Jo's family. She was a beautiful, loving soul and so fun to be around. So sorry for your loss. "
"Larry, we are so sorry for the loss of Mary Jo. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Sending all of the family prayers of comfort and peace. Her memory will live on."
"My sympathy Larry and family. We even all lived together in the same house for over a year. Great times. We even traded convertibles in 1965. Gods Blessings to you and your family. Mary Jo will always hold a special place in my life."
"Larry, and family! My sincere condolences on the loss of Mary Jo! I sure remember living in the same house with you for over a year fun times. We even traded convertibles, 1965 May god Bless you theough you loss. "
"Larry & Family So sorry for your loss! Mary Jo will be missed. I enjoyed our talks, especially her energy and humor! ... also her quick wit!"
"Larry and family - My condolences in your loss of Mary Jo. She was a vibrant, outgoing woman. May she RIP"
"Our condolences to your family. Mar Jo will be missed by so many. Her infectious laugh and bubbling personality brought many smiles to many people. "
"A Class mate that always gave to the all. Well respected and will be remembered."
"Larry and girls we are so sorry for your loss! Will miss seeing Mary Jo mowing her yard and hollering HI neighbor!!! God will wrap you in his arms and keep you strong. RIP neighbor!!!"
"We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort in this difficult time."
"Very sorry for your family's loss. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you."
"Mary Jo and Larry were highlights during my years working at the club and when I stopped working the basketball clock, I miss sitting at the table with her. I am so sad she is gone. Larry and family, you are in our thoughts!"