Jo Ann Jay's obituary , Passed away on January 8, 2026 in Marshalltown, Iowa

Jo Ann Jay

January 8, 2026

Marshalltown, Iowa

Jo Ann Jay's obituary , Passed away on January 8, 2026 in Marshalltown, Iowa

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Jo Ann Jay Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jo Ann Jay of Marshalltown, Iowa, who passed away on January 8, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jo Ann Jay to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Leslie Kelso and Loretta Kelso (Wallen); her husband Roger Jay; her children, Cathy Jo Calkins (Paul) of Dillon, Rick Jay (Kathy) of Greenbrier, AR and Roger Jay Jr. of Marshalltown; her sisters, Sally Freese, Connie Calvetti and Colleen Gessel; her granddaughter Stacey; and her siblings, Jeanne, Marion, Ken, Lois, Ronnie, Shirley and Leslie Jr.. She was also cherished by seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mitchell Family Funeral Home



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Mitchell Family Funeral Home
1209 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, IA 50158

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Jan 13

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1209 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, IA 50158

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