Mary Jo Anderson

Born in Mason City, Iowa on September 16, 1945
Departed on August 8, 2006. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Mary Jo Anderson, 60, of 1650 Koehler Drive NW, died at St. Lukes's Hosptial, Tuesday, August 8, 2006, due to complications of back surgery. Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at St. Paul United Methodist Church by the Revs. Harlan Gillespie, Carol Sundberg, and Lloyd Brockmeyer. Inurnment: 3 p.m. Mt. Hope Cemetery, New Albin. Visitation will be at the church after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Turner East Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include her father with whom she lived, Dwight Anderson; a brother Dean Betty Anderson of Lewistown, MT; a sister, Jane Hansen of Talaquah, OK; an aunt, Eleanor Rev. Earl Butz of Rapid City, SD; and a cousin, Paul Cathy Howes of Waukon.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her mother.

Mary Jo was born on September 16, 1945 in Mason City to Dwight and Jessie Anderson. She lived with her parents her whole life. Mary Jo attended the University of Dubuque and the University of Iowa in the education program for special needs children. She was an avid reader. Mary Jo was very dedicated to the well-being of her father and did everything she could to make him happy, including preparing healthy meals for him. Mary Jo served as Secretary in the Deer Ridge Assembly where she lived and took special pride in sending all occasion cards to the residents of the group. She was a Communion Steward for St. Paul's where she was a member and took communion to the homebound and residents of care facilities.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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