In loving memory of

Mary Jo Towne
April 20, 1942 - January 28, 2012

Mary Jo Towne, 69, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away, Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. She was born April 20, 1942, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Melville and Mildred Ione (Olmstead) Jacobson. Mary graduated from Iowa Falls High School in Iowa Falls, Iowa. She was married to Larry E. Towne on June 20, 1987, in Eldora, Iowa. Mary worked in the Home Health Care field until her retirement. She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hampton, where she was an active member. Mary was an animal enthusiast, she loved her pets, especially her two dogs Dolly and Murphy and she was also a member of the Humane Society. She is survived by her daughter Jackie & husband Bryan Love of Greenwich, Ohio, son Jerry & wife Kim Mitchell of Johnston, daughter Julie & husband Keith Rau of Iowa Falls, daughter Jodi Jensen of Iowa Falls, daughter Jennifer Wilfong-Henry-Snyder of Bell Center, Ohio, son Joe & wife Laura Mitchell of Omaha, Nebraska, daughter Angie Campbell-Mello of Iowa Falls, sister Karen & husband Stan Abkes of Iowa Falls, seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother.

Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa

Tributes

Perry, Susie, Phillip and Patrick Towne wrote on Jan 31, 2012:

"We am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. You have all our sympathy."

Hannah Mae Mello wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"R.I.P gma mary hope your having fun up in heaven. We all hope and pray your safe. From your grandaughter:Hannah Mae"

Rosie Shears wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"I will miss you so much Mary. We shared so many truly good times. I will always remember you my friend."

Ronald Tjarks wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"She was not only my Aunt but a Very dear Friend. We would talk about our relationship with Jesus, and our Prayers for Family and Friends. I have no doubt that She is with Jesus right NOW!"

Penny Sturm wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"Mary was a wonderful person, very inspirational, I enjoyed working with her at the care center in hampton while being in the activity dept. Great gal and will be missed. Prayers and thoughts go out to the family. "

Dallas Henry and the entire Henry Family wrote on Jan 29, 2012:

"I was so sad to hear about this and our deepest sadness and sorrow goes out to the Family I barley new...but would like to come to know someday!!! I think she would like that!!! "

Angie Campbell-Mello wrote on Jan 29, 2012:

"Mom was my inspiration and throughout my life, my strength. She never gave up on her beliefs and with that has left an impression that will carry her in my heart for all my days. I love you mommy! ~Angie"

Autumn Hawver-Colglazier wrote on Jan 29, 2012:

"Words cannot express the sadness I feel. Mary was an extension of our family and will be greatly missed. Praying for strength and comfort for all of her family. I know she was greeted in Heaven by mom. God Bless."