Jo-Ann Harriet Oldenburg
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Jo-Ann Harriet Oldenburg, 82, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away June 1, 2020. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri with funeral service to follow at 6:00 P.M.. Burial will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Jo-Ann was born on March 10, 1938 to Michael and Josephine Thomas in Credit River Township, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm until graduating from high school. She met Howard Oldenburg and they got married on May 18, 1957. Together they raised five children, Steven, Verdon, Judy, Jamie and Renae. The family lived on a farm in Lydia, Minnesota until 1977 when Howard was transferred to Tampa, Florida. From there they relocated to Raytown, Missouri. They both enjoyed sports until Howard’s passing in 2000. Jo-Ann continued to enjoy her time with her kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her spare time she watched the Royals games, and talked with her sisters over the phone (especially when it was the Royals playing against the Twins).
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Howard Oldenburg; son, Steven Oldenburg; daughter, Judy Hawks; grandson, Dennis Hawks; great granddaughter, Courtney King; parents, Michael and Josephine Thomas; sisters, Elaine Fredrickson, Margaret Egan, Joyce Oxborough and Carol Thomas.
Survivors include: her sons, Verdon and Jamie Oldenburg; daughter ,Renae Oldenburg (Mark); sisters, Mary Bunnell and Dolores Busse; brothers, Robert (Darlene) Thomas, Harold Thomas, John Thomas, James (Sandi) Thomas; eighteen grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
As Jo-Ann continues on her new journey, her family, friends and most importantly, grandchildren and great grandchildren, are standing together to say goodbye.
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My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you all!
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Rest in peace Aunt JoAnn.
I remember going to visit at the farm in Lydia. Aunt Jo Ann would make kool aid for us kids. (She let me pick out the flavor, it was our secret.) The adults would play cards and drink beer. Prayers for peace as you mourn the loss of a mother, sister, grandma, great grandma, aunt and friend.
So sorry for your loss. Sending love and hugs to all of you!
Prayers for comfort and peace for you and your family.
God Bless.
I’m so so sorry for your loss Renae, kids, grandkids, great grandkids and the rest of the family. JoAnn was a very sweet lady. She loved her family w all her heart. Things may be different now but please take peace in knowing each one of you will always have her w you in your heart. She’s a part of you and if you Always keep her memory alive she will always be w you. Much love and prayers ? going up for all of you. RIP JoAnn
I’m so so sorry for your loss Renae, kids, grandkids, great grandkids and the rest of the family. JoAnn was a very sweet lady. She loved her family w all her heart. Things may be different now but please take peace in knowing each one of you will always have her w you in your heart. She’s a part of you and if you Always keep her memory alive she will always be w you. Much love and prayers going up for all of you. RIP JoAnn
Thoughts and Prayers to The Oldenburg Family. She will be miss dearly, yes we loved her phone calls. Love to All Jim & Sandi
My sympathy to all of you, your mother was a great lady, she was my first cousin. Remember her graduation from high school and her wedding. Sending my love to all of you from the Hess family.
JoAnn was my Godmother. I will always remember visiting the farm in Lidia and staying with the Oldenburg family for a week while they lived in Tampa.
She was like a second mom to me.
We will miss her dearly.
Doug and Tracy