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Jo Webb

Jo Webb

  • December 21, 1936 - February 22, 2012
  • Cromwell, Iowa
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“So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Prayers being sent your way! Judy Harman ”
1 of 24 | Posted by: Judy Harman - Afton, IA - Friend

“Brad, Becky & Family, Thinking of you and your family during your mothers passing. You have our deepest sympathy. You will be in our thoughts and...Read More » ”
2 of 24 | Posted by: Janeen (Frey), Justin, Shelby, Casey & Clayton Koenen - IA

“I think of when all of you came to Idaho and we floated in the river Jo was up for anything. We had a lot of fun. I am so far away so didnt get to...Read More » ”
3 of 24 | Posted by: Candy Elwood - Orofino, ID

“Jo and I were basketball rivals. She was the star on the Thayer team and I was the greenhorn on the Arispe team. She held the post position and I...Read More » ”
4 of 24 | Posted by: Joan and Richard Madison - IA

“We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jo. We will keep your family in our prayers and thoughts. ”
5 of 24 | Posted by: Ron, Nancy , James and Mike Norris - IA

“We are very sorry to hear of Jo's passing and we wanted to say that our thoughts and prayers will be with her and her family! I have very fond...Read More » ”
6 of 24 | Posted by: Joel and Deborah Christy - Geneva, IL

“Keeping the family of Jo in our thoughts and prayers. The Russells - Rob, Julie, JaLynne, Keaton and Gracie ”
7 of 24 | Posted by: Julie Russell - IA

“Aunt Jo is truly loved by all of our family, to bad we live so far apart. We always looked forward to their trips out west as we enjoyed her company...Read More » ”
8 of 24 | Posted by: Larry & Pam Fugate & Family - ID

“What an asset Jo was to Iowa State Savings Bank for all the 41 years she work there. She never said "that can't be done" she could figure out how to...Read More » ”
9 of 24 | Posted by: Linda Clark - Creston, IA

“The Eblens were blessed with Jo's friendship during our years together at Cromwell Church. Jo Webb set an example for all of us. She served others...Read More » ”
10 of 24 | Posted by: Peg Krambeck Eblen - Creston, IA

“Dear Mom, You where my rock,my glue and my best friend.. You taught me about life how to love and respect others without judging, how to be the...Read More » ”
11 of 24 | Posted by: Lori Hepp - Cromwell, IA

“Beth and I were sad to learn of the passing of Jo. She touched alot of lives and will be greatly missed by this community. Out thoughts go out to...Read More » ”
12 of 24 | Posted by: Todd Nielsen

“My thoughts and prayers are being sent to all of Jo's family. She was a special lady to know. I enjoyed going over to her house in Thayer with her...Read More » ”
13 of 24 | Posted by: Carol Stout McFarland - Lamoni, IA

“I have never seen the woman without a smile. One that you knew was genuine. She never failed to ask how my dear mother was when I would seen her. ...Read More » ”
14 of 24 | Posted by: Christine Abell - Lee's Summit, MO

“Some of my fondest memories were hanging out at the farm in Cromwell with Brad and how Jo always made me feel part of the family. She was such a...Read More » ”
15 of 24 | Posted by: Bart Foster - Olathe, KS - Friend

“Lori and family, Sending understanding your ways, there's just no replacing a Mom that has loved you and yours so completely. Praying for healing...Read More » ”
16 of 24 | Posted by: Lynette Cose - friend

“Jo was awsome woman who had a heart of gold and was a mother to everyone I will never forget how she took care of my friend in 6th grade Vickie...Read More » ”
17 of 24 | Posted by: Orval and Gay Auten - Lenox, IA

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to ALL of the family of Jo Webb. God Bless. Steve and Leslie (Hudson) Luther. ”
18 of 24 | Posted by: Leslie Luther - Creston, IA

“I have many memories of going to Jo and Gales in Cromwell. We would get to run around the farm and get as dirty as we wanted. My favorite family...Read More » ”
19 of 24 | Posted by: Deb Webb - Des Moines, IA

“RIP Grandma...I LOVE YOU!!! ”
20 of 24 | Posted by: Danielle Chenoweth - Cromwell, IA

“Grandma you had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone no matter what. I will miss you so much but also know that you are now resting in...Read More » ”
21 of 24 | Posted by: Danielle Chenoweth - Cromwell, IA

“Jo will be greatly missed. She became another Grandma to my kids when they were younger. She always had good advice, an infectious laugh and a heart...Read More » ”
22 of 24 | Posted by: Heather Page - Corning , IA

“Jo was one of the hardest working women I knew. Everything she did was for her family or to help others. She was known as "Mom" to most of all the...Read More » ”
23 of 24 | Posted by: Roxanne (Ray) Young - Osceola, IA

“Jo will always be remembered for the size of her heart. She took time for everyone, and welcomed all into her home. She had the heart of an Angel. We...Read More » ”
24 of 24 | Posted by: Jamie Ray - Creston, IA - friend


Gladys "Jo" Webb, 75, of Creston, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Creston Nursing & Rehab in Creston.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Powers Funeral Home junction of highways 34 and 25 in Creston. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cromwell at a later date. Pastor Dan Moore will officiate.

Open visitation will be 2-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2012 at Powers Funeral Home in Creston, with family receiving friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday. Memorials are to be made in her name. Online condolences can be left at www.powersfh.com.

Gladys Irene "Jo" Quee, was born December 21, 1936 in Spencer, Ia. to Reka Louise (Zishka) Quee and Henry Johonnas Quee. She graduated from Thayer High School in 1955 and studied at Commercial Extension College in Omaha, Neb. on a Basketball Scholarship. Jo lived at Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, and worked for Beebe and Runyan Furniture in Omaha, Neb. In 1960 she moved to a farm west of Thayer, and then south of Afton in 1961. Jo started working at Iowa State Savings Bank in 1961. She lived in Thayer and later moved to Cromwell.

On October 21, 1971, Jo was united in marriage to Gale Clinton Webb in Orient. Together, with Jo's children, Robbie, Brian, Lori and Brad, from two previous marriages, and Gale's son, David, they raised their family in the same house in Cromwell. Four other children joined the family, throughout the years, Vickie, Carolyn, Mike and Melody. Jo retired from Iowa State Saving Bank in 2002, after 41 years. They lived in Cromwell until Jo entered Creston Nursing & Rehab Center in April of 2011. Jo was a member of the Cromwell Congregational United Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Gale Webb of Creston, four sons, Brian (wife Donna) Noecker of Creston, David (wife Gail) Webb of Denver, Colo., Brad (wife Becky) Baker of Creston, and Mike Jones of Houston, Texas; four daughters, Robbie (husband Roger) Tanner of Greenfield, Lori (husband Robert) Hepp of Cromwell, Melody (husband Steve) Miller of Creston and Carolyn (husband Pat) Gray of Prescott; a son-in-law, Bill (wife Anna) Whetzell of Creston; 22 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Jack (wife Mona) Quee of Afton and Gary (wife Connie) Quee of Creston and many other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Reka Quee, one sister, Jeanette (Quee) Mangiaruca and her daughter, Vickie Whetzell.

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