Obituaries

Barbara Joan "Jo" Easley

November 22nd, 1940 – February 24th, 2022

Barbara J. “Jo” Easley, 81, of Ipava, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded with loved ones by her side at 9:04 am on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on November 22, 1940 in Marietta, IL, the daughter of Lyle and Frances (Gilmore) Cramblet. Jo married Forrest Eugene “Gene” Easley on August 2, 1958 in Vermont, IL. Gene preceded Jo in death on April 19, 2018.

Also preceding her in death are her parents and 2 sisters, Shirley Hart and Beverly Plotts.

Surviving are her 3 sons, Monte (and Penny) Easley of Ipava, Kevin (and Marcy) Easley of Ipava, and Kelly (and Leslie) Easley of Timewell, IL, 2 God-daughters, Amanda (and David) Grove of Macomb, IL and Andrea Sears of Ipava, 12 grandchildren, Atrista (and Ivan) Massey, Andrew (and Abigail) Easley, Kaneessa (and Dustin) Stambaugh, Kelsi (and Justin) Dupoy, Laci (and Lance Kelley) Easley, Terra (and Matt) Crum, Haylie Easley, Holden Easley, Jamee Taylor, Caitlyn Grove, Abigail Grove, and Tucker Sears, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Jo started her daycare in 1977 with Heidi Baderttogan. She ran this daycare in Ipava for 45 years and cared for well over 200 children, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Because she cared for so many children and multiple generations of families in a small town, Jo has become known and loved by many as Ipava’s “town mom”. Jo went above beyond for the kids, providing plenty of meals, clean laundry and open doors at anytime of day.

Jo was a member of the Ipava Berean Christian Church, where she and her husband Gene taught Sunday School for several years. They also helped with the local Cub Scouts.

Because of Jo and Gene’s involvement in the community, they were honored as Grand Marshalls at the 2011 Camp Ellis Days parade in Ipava.

Jo loved to roller skate and square dance with Gene and her family.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 4 pm on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the Ipava Berean Chirstian Church. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ipava Berean Christian Church or a future VIT Scholarship in memory of Gene and Jo Easley.

Condolences

February 25th, 2022

To the family and friends of No please accept our sympathies at her passing. We are praying for you to feel Gods love and comfort at this time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

February 25th, 2022

Should have been to the family and friends of Joan.

February 26th, 2022

Jo & Gene came into our lives as babysitters for 3 of our grandchildren. She was the best. She picked kids up at school if they were sick. Kept them late if we needed her to. Our condolences to her sons & their families. She will be missed. Bruce & Marie Fulton

February 26th, 2022

Kelly and family,
So sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you all. Love you all.
Don Southerd and family.

February 26th, 2022

May your memories give you peace and comfort. Praying for all of you. Brad and Ronda Kluthe

February 26th, 2022

Jo was a gem. Our kids loved going to Gene & Jo's.They were great. Ipava was very fortunate to have them, everyone knew their kids were safe. Prayers for all the family. Love-
Mike & Marla Rumler and family

February 26th, 2022

To the Easley Family, so sorry for your loss. Your all in my thoughts and prayers. Jo was such a nice lady and will be missed by many.

February 26th, 2022

To the Easley Family, so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Jo was such a nice lady and will be missed by many. Karen Lamm

February 26th, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Easley family. Jon & Ketra Branson & family

February 26th, 2022

Our hearts are very saddened by the loss of Jojo she was more than just someone who took care of my kids Jo and Gene we're more like grandparents I can remember growing up and seeing Jo and Gene at the roller skate rink and I hoped that someday I could skate as good as they did. Joe was a very special lady and she always was considered a gift from God to us she will be missed greatly soar with the angels we will always treasure and love you Janelle Samuel and Elena Olvera

February 26th, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the Easley family. So sorry for your loss

February 26th, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Easley family and the many children that loved Jo and Gene like another set of Grandparents! Rick and Kathy Heller family

February 27th, 2022

So sorry for your loss, she was a good neighbor and your parents were good neighbors to our family. Bud & Nancy "Yazvec" Sackett.

February 27th, 2022

Jo was a wonderful woman. She always had a smile on her face. My sincerest condolences to the family. She sat with children to any hour of the night. Jared got on the school bus for the first time at Jo and Genes home. Words can not expresss the love and kindness in her heart. It will never be the same. So many parents depended on Jo and she watched out for all of the children and made sure that no one was bullied by anyone.

February 27th, 2022

My sincerest condolences to the family and friend's. Jo was one of a kind, and she will be missed. Words can not express the love that she shared with everyone.So many memories for all of the lives who knew her. She will always be remembered by her kindness. Thoughts and prayers with all of my heart.I lost my post and just now saw it above my comments. Sincerely,Wilma Ziegenhorn.

February 27th, 2022

Thoughts and prayers to the Easley family.

Rick and Cindy Kunkel, Mt. Sterling

February 27th, 2022

Thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your loss. Sincerely Pauline, Kay and Brett Brown