56 years until health issues caused Ray to move to Long Term Care in Pella in 2003. Jo stayed in Bussey until 2004 when she moved to an apartment in Pella to be closer to Ray. In 2007 she moved to assisted living and in 2008 moved to Jefferson Place. Jo spent her life as a caretaker. From her children and grandchildren, to her parents, in laws and siblings, she unselfishly spent hours taking care of others. Jo loved it when family came to visit and going out to eat with Ray. Jo enjoyed solving the daily crossword puzzle, watching the Cardinals, and golf on TV. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Albia and her faith in God was present until the very end. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 11:00 am at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Nancy Reed officiating. Burial will follow the Luncheon in Greenlawn Cemetery in Bussey. Visitation will also be on Monday at the church from 10:00 - 11:00 am Monday morning. Memorials may be given to the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at sinnottfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted with Sinnott Pierschbacher Funeral Home.