odge, Iowa. They had two children Paula (Gene) Blake and Mark (Patty) Maricle. In 1967 they returned to Cedar Falls for many years until Bill retired from UNI in 1991. They then moved to Worthington, MN being active in their grandson's lives.
Jo was active as a substitute teacher, Brownie and Cub Scout Leader, Faculty Dames, PTA, school volunteer, and her church circle. She enjoyed working at World's Window in Cedar Falls and in Worthington was often seen at MC Fitness, Hardee's for coffee, and wherever she could locate a bridge group.
Jo had a number of grandchildren and step-grandchildren, as well as the students in Paula's classes who called her Grandma Jo. Cavan (Hayley Olson) Krekelberg, Ian (Marisa) Krekelberg, Hannah Pobar, Amy Pobar, Matt (Alaina} Blake, Ryan (Cassie) Blake, and Steven Blake.
Joanna was proceeded in death by her husband William, parents Jim & Eloise, her brothers Jim and Richard, sisters-in-law Lourene (Paul) Rhoads, and Maggie.
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