Arrangements for Jo Jukes are cremation, with private family services to be at a later time. Cremation under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Contributions to charity of donor’s choice.
Mary Jo Jukes, 68 of Butler, died February 27, 2012 at her home in Butler. She was born June 8, 1943 in Edgerton, Kansas to Hobart Robert and Mary Rose (Loftus) Gillihan. She was united in marriage to Noel Jukes December 31, 1966 in Richmond, Kansas.
Jo was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Paul Gillihan, and one son, Larry Jukes. She is survived by her husband Noel of the home; and their beloved dog, Hershey; daughter Dawn Grace of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; son James Jukes and wife Holly of Kansas City, Kansas; brother Kenny Gillihan and wife Kathie of Bucyrus, Kansas; brother Donnie Gillihan and wife Kathie of Topeka, Kansas; brother Rick Gillihan of Gardner, Kansas; sister Gerry Sue Brite and husband Gene of Gardner, Kansas; grandchildren Kashmir and Sebastian; as well as nieces and nephews. Jo loved life, and she enjoyed playing golf. She was very proud of her family.
