- Date Of Birth: January 29, 1957
- Date Of Death: May 10, 2022
- State: Iowa
Mari Jo DeGrado, 65, of Newton, IA died on May 10,2022 following a year-long battle with lung cancer.
Mari Jo (Wolfe) DeGrado was born on January 29, 1957, to James & Barbara (Jack) Wolfe in Newton, IA. A lifelong resident, she graduated from Newton High School in 1975 and built her life in the community. She married John DeGrado, Jr. on February 28, 1987, and they raised four daughters together. She devoted her career to the Newton Daily News, working there for 42 years, before retiring in 2019.
She will be remembered for her big grin and for the warm way she welcomed guests into her home.
An inaugural member of the Newton Lady Elks, she was an active participant in the Elks Lodge. She was also a member of St.
Mari Jo is survived by her loving husband, John DeGrado, Jr. of Newton, IA, four daughters, Jane (Dave) Conforti of Geneva, IL, Mary (Aarik) Evanson of Ames, IA, Nancy (Bob) Andrew of Newton, IA, Virginia (Rogan) Risseeuw of White River, SD, and her mother Barb (Bill) Ponder of Newton, IA. Those left to honor her memory also include her twelve grandchildren: Gianna, Joshua, Parker, Elena, Ashley (Ryan), Kaurissa (Chris), Trai, Creighton, Camryn, Jackson, Marshall, Charlotte Jo, and her three great-grandchildren, Andi Jo, Eleanor, and Jasper.
She will be missed more than we can express.
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