Jo Katheryn Young Obituary
The family of Jo Katheryn Young of Manhattan, Illinois announces her passing on October 22, 2026. Jo, born on December 4, 1945 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jo Katheryn Young to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Russell Young; her parents, Hayes Jump and Marguerite Jump; her brother Bill Jump (late Sandy); her son-in-law John Fox; and her nephews, Brian and Shaun Jump.
She is survived by: her children, Tammy Fox and Russell Young (Diane); her grandchildren, Jillian Corbin, Alex Szepelak, Kyle Szepelak, Emma Young and Cassie Young; her great grandchildren, Gianna, Marcus, Lucas, Lily, Eddie, Will and Mabel; her sister Peggy Ziesmer; and her nephews, Mark (Sarah) and Michael Ziesmer (Michelle).
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Forsythe Gould Funeral Home (507 S State St, Manhattan, IL 60442). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at the Lockport Cemetery (518 Madison St, Lockport, IL 60441).
