Jo Anne Fosdick Obituary (1941 - 2024)

Jo Anne Fosdick, age 82, of Pontiac, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 9:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her residence. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private burial will be held on January 10, 2024. A Luncheon for friends and family will follow at noon at St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Memorials in Jo Anne’s memory may be made to the Pontiac Public Library, Pontiac Rescue Squad, or to OSF Hospice. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Jo Anne was born on April 30, 1941, in Bloomington, IL, to Olin Riley and Helen Virginia (Colvin) Walston. She married the love of her life, Richard Fosdick on September 14, 1957, in Streator, IL. He survives in Pontiac, IL. Other survivors include her children: Michele Dooley of Pontiac, IL, Marsha (Jim) Carty of Des Moines, IA, Marjory (Scott) Seaman of Neosho, MO; grandchildren: Jamie (Scott) Drilling, Kevin Folk, Scott Dooley, Sarah Dooley, Olin Carty, and Granger Carty; great-grandchildren: Mallory, Clara, Savannah, and Isaac Drilling. She is also survived by one sister: Barbara (Don) Hicks of Pontiac, IL; and a special best friend: Cynthia Arrigo of Pontiac, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers: Robert, William, and John Walston. Jo Anne was self-employed and owned Fosdick’s Stained Glass in Pontiac, IL. What started out as a hobby turned into a successful business for over 30 years. She had such a special talent with stained glass, and she really enjoyed creating exquisite masterpieces. Jo Anne was a very special and kind woman. She was always there for you to lend a helping hand, or to help you with anything and never expecting anything in return. She was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. Her greatest pride and joy in life was her family. She enjoyed going to all of her grandchildren’s events and activities, and never missed a single one until her illness. She truly loved her family above all, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.