M. Josephine 'Jo' Holmberg

M. Josephine "Jo" Holmberg, age 91, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 P.M. on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. She was born on December 22, 1925, the daughter of Roscoe and Henreitta May Merry. Jo attended schools in Monmouth and Oquawka. On August 16, 1942, married Rudy Holmberg in Kahoka, MO., and he preceded her in death in 1994. Jo worked locally for Frank Chapin's Grocery Store, the Monmouth Nursing Home, and, she worked as an assistant at Zimmer's Drug Store for 25 years until her retirement. Jo is survived by three daughters; Judy Olson of Galesburg, IL, Vicki (Dennis) Rhodes of Monmouth, IL, and Carol (Arthur) Young of Monmouth, IL. She is also survived by six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Jo is preceded in death by her parents, husband Rudy, beloved son Randy Holmberg, and son-in-law Dennis Olson. Memorial Service To honor Jo's wishes, cremation is being accorded. No services are planned. A private family interment will be held at a later date.