Jo Ann Gerken Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jo Ann Gerken of Little Rock, Iowa, born in Sibley, Iowa, who passed away on January 9, 2022 at the age of 78. 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 Ann Gerken to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Schoon and Wilma Schoon (Tellinghuisen); her daughter Kelli Jo Klaassen; her parents-in-law, Ben and Elsie Gerken; her brothers-in-law, Fred Bossard and Roger Gerken (Butch); her nephew Robert Bossard; and her nieces, Rochelle Bruns and Jessica Gerken.
She is survived by: her husband Lyle Gerken; her daughter Staci Klaassen (Rick) of Little Rock, IA; her son-in-law Jeff Klaassen of Little Rock, IA; her grandchildren, Chelsie Wiertzema (Adam), Krista Hoyme (Andrew), Kory Klaassen, Shannon Lloyd (Austin), Kassidy Kramer (Jesse) and Brennan Klaassen; her sisters, Elaine Bossard of Mesa, AZ, Karen Wiertsema (Gerald) of Ida Grove, IA and Alvina Kruger (Gary) of Little Rock, IA; and her siblings-in-law, Orlene Van Zee (Conrad) of Rock Valley, IA, Bonnie Hilbrands (Fred) of Sheldon, IA, LeAnn Gerken of Little Rock, IA, John Gerken (Beverly) of George, IA, Gregg Gerken (Dennise) of Little Rock, IA and Eric Gerken of Centralia, MO. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other extended family.
