Joanne 'Jo' Sourwine

JOANNE "JO" SOURWINE

Mount Pleasant

Joanne M. "Jo" Sourwine, 47, of Mount Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her residence of natural causes.

A funeral service for Jo will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts, 307 E. Monroe St., Mount Pleasant. The Rev. Michael R. Scudder, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mount Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. In accordance with Jo's wishes, her casket will remain closed.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to a scholarship established for her grandchildren's education. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Joanne Marie Seitz was born June 10, 1974, in Burlington, Iowa. She was the daughter of William D. and Phyllis Marie (Ricketts) Seitz. She was raised and attended school in New London. On May 11, 1996, at the New London Church of Christ, Jo was united in marriage to Benjamin Hiatt "Ben" Sourwine.

Jo was the manger of the Heartland Inn in Mount Pleasant for a number of years. She then accepted a position as the secretary for the Department of Human Services in Mount Pleasant. Jo remained there 10 years until she accepted a position as the administrative assistant at the Iowa Department of Transportation District Construction Engineer's Office in Fairfield.

Jo treasured gatherings with family and friends. Only her grandson Sutter was more near and dear to her. She enjoyed the numerous camping trip she took with family and friends. Jo was also known to enjoy going to the casino every now and then.

Those thankful for sharing in Jo's life include her husband of 25 years, Ben, who affectionately called her "Josie"; her two daughters, Kelsey McConnell and her husband, Nathan, of Cedar Rapids and Kylie Sourwine and her friend, Brayden Wintermote, of Mount Pleasant; her grandson, Sutter McConnell of Cedar Rapids; her mother and stepfather, Phyllis and Robert Johnson of New London; three brothers and their spouses, Kenny (Kim) Seitz of New Boston, Ill., Bobby (Rhonda) Seitz of Des Moines, Iowa, and John (Carma) Seitz of Wayland, Iowa; and two stepbrothers, Mike Johnson and his wife, Roberta, and Denny Johnson, all of Mount Pleasant. Jo is also survived by numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Her father preceded her in death.