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Jo Ann Ottum

Jo Ann Ottum, 60, of Alda, NE died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at her home following a battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at All Faiths Funeral Home Chapel.  Dan Naranjo will officiate.  Cremation has taken place in honor of Jo’s wishes.

Mrs. Ottum was born December 17, 1948, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Anthony and Phyllis (Colberg) Vekich.

Those left to cherish her name are her husband, Brion Ottum; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle Corrigan of Grand Island, Shawna and Jeff Scheider of Chicago, Tammi and Rick Gusler of Lincoln and Tarra Pickett of Lincoln; her mother, Phyllis Werner of Duluth, MN and brothers and sisters, Dennis Werner, Don Werner, Bill Werner, Jim Werner, Janice Erickson, Patricia Werner, Linda Weatherby, Kathleen Evans, Toni McIntosh and Kim McIntosh.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Derrick, Dustin, Breanna, Makayla, Hayden, Hunter, Selena and Calen; and one great-grandson, Jaycee.

She is preceded in death by her father; a sister, Jacquelyn Dietzmann and a granddaughter, Shaylynn.

Jo grew up and attended school in Duluth where she graduated from high school.  She then graduated from the Grand Island Business School.  On December 30, 1999 she was united in marriage to Brion Ottum.  Jo enjoyed working as a bartender and cook at the White Horse. 

She also enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the family’s choice.