Jo Anne Maxine Bantz Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 16, 2021, at the age of 87, Jo Anne Maxine Bantz (Fairbank, Iowa), born in Independence, Iowa passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jo Anne Maxine Bantz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emil Schwake and Inez Schwake (Reiter); her spouse Dallas Bantz; her children, Wendell, Wayne Bantz and Jeanie; her siblings, Paul, Carl, Robert Schwake and Betty Neeley; and her close friend Frank Shaw.
She is survived by: her children, Dee (Kevin) of Marion, Wayde (Teresa) of Dunkerton, Wes (Lori) of Fairbank and Jalene (Ken) of Oelwein; and her close friend Arnold Schellhorn. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren with one more great-grandchild and a great-great grandchild.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic those in attendance will be asked to wear masks and maintain proper social distance, Interment: Fairbank Cemetery, Memorials: may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, St Judes Children Hospital, Wounded Warriors Project or your favorite charity.
