Mary Jo Van Otterloo's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2026 in Rock Valley, Iowa

Mary Jo Van Otterloo

March 9, 1943 - September 3, 2026 (83 years old)

Rock Valley, Iowa

Mary Jo Van Otterloo's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2026 in Rock Valley, Iowa

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Mary Jo Van Otterloo

March 9, 1943 - September 3, 2026 (83 years old)

Rock Valley, Iowa

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Mary Jo Van Otterloo Obituary

The family announces the passing of Mary Jo Van Otterloo of Rock Valley, Iowa on September 3, 2026. Mary Jo, born on March 9, 1943, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Wobbema and Irene Wobbema (Tamminga); her husband Harold Van Otterloo; her siblings, Preston Wobbema, Judy Jongerius (Wobbema), Bill Wobbema, Carolyn Fisher (Wobbema) and Bruce Wobbema; and her daughter-in-law Kris Kooima.

She is survived by: her children, Mike (Judy), Kevin (Letti), Dave, Kari Case and Kathy Godfredsen (Chris). She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Faith Reformed Church (1305 7th St, Rock Valley, IA 51247). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Rock Valley, IA: Mary Jo (Wobbema) Van Otterloo died peacefully, with her daughters by her side, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Friendly Horizons in Sioux Center, IA, the culmination of a graceful battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Porter Funeral Home



Tue

Sep 08

Visitation

Faith Reformed Church
1305 7th St, Rock Valley, IA 51247

Tue

Sep 08

Funeral service

Faith Reformed Church
1305 7th St, Rock Valley, IA 51247

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