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JoAnn Bobgan Obituary
JoAnn Marilyn Bobgan
January 5, 1937-October 12, 2022
JoAnn Marilyn Bobgan, age 85, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Kavanagh House on 56th Street in Des Moines.
JoAnn was born January 5, 1937, in Mason City, Iowa to Robert and Leonilla (Schreiber) Johnston. She was a lifelong resident of Mason City until moving to Johnston earlier this year to be closer to family.
JoAnn graduated from Mason City High School in 1955 and met Nicholas Bobgan while he was helping build her parents' summer cabin on Ash River in Northern Minnesota. They married in 1959, and were blessed with two daughters, Susan and Jane.
JoAnn's family was her first priority. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She also maintained her school pride throughout her life, participating on the '55ers' reunion committees and maintaining lifelong friendships. GO Mohawks! JoAnn was known as a social butterfly, and everyone was aware of her ability to talk to anyone and develop a "friendship". She loved traveling to Las Vegas to play the slots and was proud of her extensive rolling pin collection.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jane (David) Demanett, her grandchildren, Kristin Demanett (Matt Stoner), Ashley (Mike) Hilmer, and Brittany Parker (Maelyn Suba) who will all reminisce with her great-grandchildren, Maximus, Apollo, and Quinn about GG for many years to come.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Nicholas, and her daughter Susan. Per JoAnn's wishes, her body was donated to the Mayo Clinic, and no service is planned. Memorials in memory of her life may be made to EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines.
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Donna Heagel
October 24, 2022
My Mom was a neighbor to JoAnn's parents in Mason City for quite some time. She then became friends with Nick and JoAnn. They were so good to my Mom and invited her to their home for dinner several times. They were so thoughtful during the Holiday's every year making my Mom feel very special. She thought the world of both JoAnn and Nick. Mom was still alive when Nick died and I remember how bad she felt. So sorry to hear that JoAnn has passed away. She was just a joy to everyone. Thinking about you and sending sympathy and prayers.
Liz West Tusler
October 23, 2022
Jane, I am so sorry to read of your mom's passing. She was always such a joy to see on Lakeview Drive then when mom and I moved to the Court. She was a special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Murray & Donna Isch
October 23, 2022
JoAnn was truly a great person and friend. She was a joy to be around and always interested in projects Nick and I would be working on. She liked to know how things were going and offered advice many times which she would say, listen now and do it right.
Enjoyed our visits going to the casino and lunch.
Just a very nice person who cared. Jo, you will be missed. Go with God our friend.
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