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Joanna Foster Obituary

Joanna Marie (Jagerson) Foster, 70, of Burlington, Iowa, died on April 23, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House. She was born on August 1, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was the daughter of Thomas Kehne and Betty Jo Cannon. Joanna worked for Shearer's for 27 years. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and his music. During football season she was either watching the Denver Broncos or the Iowa Hawkeyes. Her life was her family. Whenever one of the grandchildren was playing at a sporting event you could always find Joanna on the sidelines cheering them on. Most of all Joanna loved being with her family. She is survived by her five children: Michael (Heather Guinard) Jagerson, Richard (Lindsay) Foster, Timothy Foster, Harley (Heather Hayes) Dowell and Nicole (Joe Canterbury) Foster; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and five siblings: Pam (Mark) Reinig, Mary Latuska, Harold (Sue) Jagerson, Becky (David) Blackwell Cooper and Brenda Adams. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Rebecca Smith. Per her wishes cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 25, 2024.

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Lisa Nichols

May 8, 2024

So sorry for your loss i will miss Jody. We worked together along time. You kids were her pride and joy.

Jen Foster

April 25, 2024

Jody will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart. The memories of holidays, cookouts, dancing to Michael Jackson at all hours of the night....are some that I will never, ever forget. Her love, dedication and loyalty to her family is something I have never seen from any other human, and her strength was beyond compare. Her family was the beat of her heart, and I know she was so proud of each and every one of them. We will miss you Grandma JoJo!!

Andy Waterman

April 24, 2024

My condolences to Joanna's family. I graduated with her son Richard in Mediapolis and we have been friends for decades. Joanna was a very kind person that will be missed. Sincerely, Andy Waterman.

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