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Jo Tweedy Obituary
Jo Ann A. Tweedy, nee Werkmeister, 71, of Belleville, Ill., born July 18, 1935, in Belleville, Ill., died, Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Mrs. Tweedy was a retired Kitchen and Bath Designer for Schifferdecker. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Belleville, Ill. She was a past board member of Belleville Teen Center, a member of American Business Women, Big Brothers and Sisters and she volunteered for the American Red Cross.
She was preceded by her parents, Norman and LaVerne, nee Fries, Werkmeister.
Surviving are her daughter, Debra Ann (Gerald) Voll of Scottsdale, Ariz.; her sons, Steven K. (Janet) Tweedy of Ocean View, Calif., Greg (Robin) Tweedy of Belleville, Ill., and Jeff S. (Sue) Tweedy of Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Gail A. Henties of Millstadt, Ill.; Grandchildren, Julee (Jason) Grovert, Todd Voll, Bob (Anne) Tweedy, Katie Tweedy, Spencer Tweedy and Sam Tweedy; great grandchild, Keegan Grovert; nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Visitation: Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Belleville, Ill., with the Rev. Herbert Schafale officiating. By her request her body was donated to St. Louis University School of Medicine.
KURRUS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jo Tweedy
Keith McCracken
October 23, 2006
To the entire Tweedy Family, I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of time spent in your Families home on 40th street. I can recall some great meals there, prepared by your Mom. Your Mother always treated me with kindness and love. I often spent more time at your home than I did at my own 3 doors down. Greg let me pal around with him, even though I was a few years younger. I remember mowing the grass with him at Schifferdeckers where your Mom worked.
Don McCracken and family
October 22, 2006
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Pat Downs
October 3, 2006
Jo and I were childhood playmates. We and seven of our mutual high school friends stayed in contact with one another for over 50 years and got together periodically for dinner. It was always touching to listen to Jo as she talked so proudly about her family. We will miss your cute chuckle and your warm smile!
Amy Groothuis
October 3, 2006
Jo was one of the sweetest ladies I knew. She will be greatly missed.
Carol Reiley
October 2, 2006
To Debbie and her family and all the Tweedys:
I'm so blessed to have known Jo and to see the love she felt for her children and grandchildren and all of her family. Her subtle humor, her quick smile and her pride in her family are things I will remember. Her legacy will live on in her daughter, her sons and her grandchildren. Perhaps they are not stars after all, but the love of our lost ones shining down from heaven to let us know they are okay. We love you all...Carol and Dennis
joyce korobey
October 2, 2006
Jo was such a sweet and kind lady and she will be missed by all who knew her. i am so sorry for you loss.
sincerely,
joyce jewsbury-korobey
Felicia Jordan
October 2, 2006
She was the nicest lady I knew. My name is Felicia Jordan, I met Jo thru Big Brothers/Sisters. I met her in 1989 and she became like a mother to me. She helped me thru high shool, She saw me thru my wedding and all 3 of my children. She became a mother for me and I will miss her very much. Her family treated me as if I was part of their family and I want to let them know I am very sorry for their loss and I will miss her with all my heart.
Erica Oliver (nee Werkmeister)
October 1, 2006
Jo Ann was always so kind to my family. She was a sweet and caring person who will be missed.
Toby Eckert
October 1, 2006
Jeff and family,
I learned a lot about life in Mrs. Tweedy's "kitchen cabinet" sessions. Sorry for your loss.
Ava genung
September 30, 2006
To the entire Tweedy family, we send our heartfelt love and prayers to all of you. We have known Jo for many, many years and will always remember her as a wife and mother who dedicated her total being to her cherished family. She will always be with you!!!!
Love, Herb and Ava Genung
Fred Clark
September 30, 2006
I am sorry about your loss. I met Mrs. Tweedy several times, I always enjoyed talking to her and she was always very kind.
Carrie Stafford
September 30, 2006
I am glad to have known such a sweet lady. She will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my prayers.
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