KELSO, Mo. — Joella Eileen "Grandma Jo" Arnzen, 84, of Kelso died Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at the Arbors at Auburn Creek in Cape Girardeau.
She was born Aug. 3, 1938, in Kurreville to Emery and Oma Thompson Beal. She married Raymond Herman Arnzen on Aug. 18, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, and he preceded her in death Sept. 27, 2010.
Joella is survived by a son, Rick (Brenda) Arnzen of Kelso; three grandchildren, Amanda (Jason) Thomas of Bremerton, Washington, and Jessica (Shaun) Hann and Nathan (Courtney) Arnzen of Scott City; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mae Sue Sprengel of Cape Girardeau.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.
Graveside service will be private.
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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