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Jo Ellen Winkler Obituary
Born June 2, 1946 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of David Thomas and Laura (Halliburton)
Thomas. She married Jerry W. Winkler on June 9, 1968 and he survives.
Other survivors include a son Adam Winkler (Stacy) of Greenwood, daughter Lia Comp (Keith) of
Wentzville, Missouri; a sister Lynn Shaw of Fortville; 5 grandchildren- Haleigh, Eli, Reid, Hudson &
Hayden; and 2 great grandchildren- Avery & Jack. She was preceded in death by her parents, and
a sister Madelon Ward.
Mrs. Winkler had lived in this area for 11 years, after moving from Rush County. She graduated from
Mt. Vernon High School in 1964, and graduated from Ball State University with a Master's Degree in
Speech & Hearing Pathology. She had been a speech & hearing therapist for Fayette County, Rush
County, & Shelby County schools, retiring after 40 years of service. She was a member of Mt. Auburn
Christian Church.
Jo Ellen loved her students and had many teacher friends. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed
attending their sporting events. She also loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Memorial services will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral
Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Patrick Glasser officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday morning
from 10:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pulfibfou/
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
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