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Jo Christine Detlef

Graveside Services: Thursday, August 25, 2022, 10:30 A.M., Glenwood Cemetery, 1105 N. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.

Jo Christine Detlef, 71 of Glenwood, Iowa was born December 28, 1950 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Joe Calvin and Ella Mae (Honig) Detlef. She passed away August 18, 2022 in Glenwood.

Jo was raised in Glenwood graduating from Glenwood High School in 1969 and earned her associate degree from Iowa Western. She was strong in her faith and read her Bible daily. Jo loved her family and enjoyed playing board games, checkers and watching Wheel of Fortune. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She loved the outdoors and would watch them ride their bikes.

Jo was preceded by her parents and is survived by her children Jeff (Amanda) Anderson of Murray, Nebraska; Kim (Chad) Simmons of Omaha, Nebraska; Josh Anderson of Denver, Colorado; Emily Johnson of Glenwood, Iowa; Elizabeth Horn of Glenwood, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters Julie (Dennis) James; Dixie (Jeff) Trask all of Tabor, Iowa; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Memorial donations may be direct to the family.

16 Condolences

  • Clarence & Helen Boles Posted August 19, 2022 8:11 pm

    Blessings to the family. So sorry for your loss.

  • Clarence & Helen Boles Posted August 19, 2022 8:14 pm

    our condolence to the family . May God bless each of you with comfort and peace.

  • Nancy J Bakehouse Posted August 20, 2022 10:18 am

    Jo sat in the front row of senior English and listened attentively the year I taught at Glenwood. She was so pretty and so kind — I enjoyed her very much. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

    • Ann Cook Posted August 29, 2022 6:41 pm

      I’m so sorry for the typo. Ann Cook. Jo was a front row kind of girl!

  • Carol Patterson Posted August 20, 2022 10:31 am

    I’m sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. She was a classmate of mine (Class of ’69). RIP Jo.

  • Diane & Dale Malcom Posted August 20, 2022 9:53 pm

    We send our deepest sympathy to her children and families. RIP Jo.

  • Kaylin Archer Posted August 22, 2022 6:19 pm

    Jo made a very positive impact in my life. Jo was always very kind to everybody around and she had a great sense of humor. She brightened my day just by being herself. I’m incredibly fortunate to have known her. I’ll fondly remember and cherish the memories I have of good times with her. I wish Jo’s friends and family great comfort in this grieving time.

  • Gary & Susie Begbie Posted August 22, 2022 9:26 pm

    So sad hearing of your Mom’s passing. She was a sparkle of sunshine & a little ornery I always loved to visit with her. Sending much love & comfort to all of you.

  • Sherry Barton Hutcheson Posted August 23, 2022 7:03 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. She was a classmate and always kind to everyone. May her family find solace that she is safely HOME and in the presence of our Lord. Sincerely, Sherry

  • Susan Reed Posted August 24, 2022 9:18 am

    So sorry for your loss, may you find peace in the Lord, and may you always remember Jo’s spunk and silly antics. She could always light up a room or a conversation and had a knack for making folks smile. May she rest in peace in the arms of our heavenly Father.

  • Denise Dalene Jacobsen Posted August 24, 2022 10:12 am

    So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Jo & Elizabeth & Emily when we lived on Hazel St. In later years, she always made a point to say hi when our paths crossed. Prayers for peace and comfort for you all.

  • Iain and Melissa ROBERTS Posted August 24, 2022 10:29 am

    Thinking of you and sending our love and deepest sympathies. May her memory be eternal. 🤍

  • Amanda Eldridge Posted August 24, 2022 10:38 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss,jo was a great woman and friend,another angel got her wings,she will be dearly missed..

  • ardith coffman Posted August 25, 2022 5:26 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in my prayers.

  • Ann Cook Posted August 29, 2022 6:37 pm

    I’m so very sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. We were childhood friends and often had overnights at her home and mine. I was always excited to ride the bus home to her house when I spent the night! She was always so thoughtful and kind. My condolences to Dixie and Julie and Jo’s entire family.. You and Jo are in my prayers. Rest In peace, dear Jo.

  • Landon Horn Posted December 10, 2023 4:43 pm

    Deuces grandma 🙏😭

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