M. Jo Ann Higgins
September 20, 2014
Marilyn Jo Ann Higgins, 75, died Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She was born September 29, 1938 to Harold and Francis Bryan.
Jo Ann worked many years at The Donald Corporation where she retired in 2012. She attended CrossPoint Church in Bondurant and was very active in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s lives. Jo Ann loved her kitties and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Jo Ann is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Dennis; children, David (Joyce) Higgins, Julie (Brian) Yatchak, and Michael (Lisa) Higgins; grandchildren, Derek, Dalton, Dylan, Brian, Katelyn, Jacob, Kaleb, Kylie, Tiffany, Cassie, and Zoey; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Adam, and Gabriel; brother, Harold Bryan; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Dennis Jr.; and sister, June.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street, Altoona. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Donna Schaffner (Spurgeon)
09/23/2014
I have many fun, happy memories of Jo Ann and will miss her very much. You are all in my prayers. With love, Donna and Carl Schaffner
Matt & Tanya Michener
09/22/2014
All Higgins Family,
So sorry to hear about Jo Ann, please know that you are being thought of and prayed for!
~ Matt & Tanya Michener
Eilene Murphy (Spurgeon)
09/22/2014
I wish I could be there but Texas is a long way off. I always remember JoAnn's laugh and her beautiful smile. Our prayers are with all of you. She will be missed. Love you All. Bill, Eilene and Eric
Deb Oliver
09/22/2014
May God help find peace in your time of loss and embrace you all in his loving arms. You are all in our prayers.
Angie Clark
09/21/2014
Higgins family-you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of JoAnn. Prayers for all.