Joann "Jo" Marie (Kallevig) Gehrke

Joann “Jo” Gehrke

Age 64 of Monticello

Passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Monticello, MN on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Born November 16, 1959, to parents Maynard and Sylvia (Grahn) Kallevig in Willmar, MN. Jo later married Richard “Rick” Gehrke of Spicer, MN on September 27, 1980. They later moved to Monticello and Jo worked as a homemaker, various convenience stores, and as an assistant manager at Super America in Brooklyn Park. Later, Jo became a cook at the Maple Lake Café and her last position was serving as a cook for the Catholic Charities. She left her last position as a cook to again become a homemaker and spend more time with her grandchildren.

Jo is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Richard (Bucky) and Judy. She is survived by her loving husband, Rick; son Shawn; brother, Ron (Cork) and Bev Kallevig of Willmar; grandchildren Mason, Hunter, Kayla, Evan, and Brooke; and great-grandchildren Matthew, Evelyn, and Bentley; and many nieces, and nephews. 

A memorial service will be held at 12PM, with visitation at 11AM on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Hope Presbyterian Church, 7730 North Shore Drive, Spicer, MN. Private interment to follow at the Lebanon Cemetery in New London.

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