FRANKLIN - Josephine “Jo” Jorstad, 95, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.
Born in Platteville, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Elphia Hauge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Fosse Jorstad.
Jo graduated salutatorian at age 15 from Newark High School and attended Joliet Business College. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by son, Jack Jorstad of Franklin; two daughters, Joan Younge of Franklin and Janet McLaughlin of Naples, Florida; grandchildren, Rachel Wilson, Nils Younge, Kate Mclaughlin, Erin Younge Dutcher and Katrisha Mistretta; great-grandsons, Asher and J. Mistretta and Liam McLaughlin; and 10 nieces and nephews.
A private family service is planned.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.