Jo Iva Blye

Jo Iva Blye obituary, Lafayette, IN

Jo Iva Blye

Jo Blye Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tippecanoe Funeral & Cremation Services on Dec. 16, 2025.
One of God's servants went home today. Jo Iva Blye, 78, knew she wasn't perfect but she loved well and was loved by many. Jo is preceded in death by her husband, James Allen Blye, her son, Eddie Jay Shepard, and her grandson, Tim Guajardo. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Bob) Haas and Donna Shepard, and her son, Tim (Candace) Blye. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Nate (Kortney) Blye, TJ Blye, Caleb Blye, Jonathan Blye, Sydney Shepard, Aaron Haas, Ryan Haas, and Nycholas Shepard; and great grandchildren: Sophie Platt, Maddie Platt, Grace Blye, Charlotte Blye, Michael Blye, Remy Blye, Timothy Blye III, and Malcomb Blye. Her son Eddie Shepard died and was cremated in August and will be interred with his mom.

Services will take place on Saturday December 20, 2025, at St. James Lutheran Church located at 800 Cincinnati Street Lafayette IN 47901 Visitation 10am-12pm, Funeral Service 12PM EST, with burial immediately following at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens 1718 W. 350 N. West Lafayette, IN 47906.

Livestream services at https://www.youtube.com/stjameslutheran

In lieu of flowers donations can be made directly to: Franciscan Hospice 1501 Hartford St, Lafayette, IN 47904

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Teresa Setley

December 17, 2025

So sorry for your and our loss. Jo Iva was my third or fourth cousin an we were classmates and friends. Rest in peace Jo!

Mary Prill

December 16, 2025

Jo was a dear friend and co-worker for many years. Always a loving and caring friend. We had so many fun filled adventures together while serving at St. JAMES. ALWAYS WITH LAUGHTER and ornery actions. Enjoy your time with our Lord.

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