Jo Ann Beard Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jo Ann Beard of Poplar Grove, Illinois, born in Rapid City, South Dakota, who passed away on June 14, 2021 at the age of 58. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jo Ann Beard to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her grandparents, George, Eveyln Smith, Chas and Fern Selken. She is survived by: her mother June Smith (Selken); her husband Douglas Beard; her father Richard Smith; her sons, Adam Richard Beard and Jeffrey George Beard; her granddaughter Scarlett Rose Beard; her stepchildren, Tina Van De Mark, Paul Beard, Pam Henggeler and Douglas Beard, Jr.; her siblings, Lyle Smith (Loretta) and Imogene Taylor (Paul); her niece Kathy Jaklic (Matt); her nephews, Brad Smith (Ashley), Ryan Taylor and Rodney Taylor (Emily); and her cousin Matt Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor can be given to the family.