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Obituary of Jo Ann Dalton

 

Jo Ann Dalton passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her home. She was a beloved, cherished wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. Jo Ann was born June 15, 1935, in Redfield, Ks to Charles and Aileen Richard.

On August 24, 1951, she married Charles Dalton.  She and Charley resided at the family farm in Redfield. She was active in her children’s lives and even helped raise two special nephews, Larry, and Rick. They lived in Redfield until their children were grown and then moved to Fort Scott, Ks.

Jo Ann worked as Deputy Register of Deeds from 1967 until 1978 when she was appointed Register of Deeds. She held that position until her retirement in 2000. She loved serving the people of Bourbon County.

Jo Ann enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling to spend time with her family.  She loved watching her grandchildren grow and would always be there for every accomplishment they made.

 

Jo Ann is survived by her children Bill Dalton and wife Laura of Parsons, Ks and Becky Cashman and husband Jim of Cedar Crest, NM; grandchildren Trevor Cashman and wife Jeni of Cedar Crest, NM, Dustin Cashman and wife Jacquelyn of Cedar Crest, NM, Tara Martinez and Keith Hamill of Olathe, KS,  Heather Hammett and Samantha Martinez of Olathe, Ks; Nathan Dalton and wife Miranda of Oronogo, MO, and 15 great-grandchildren; Alexia, Madison, Cain, Kamara, Hudson, Cole, Kasen, Brady, Jude, Layne, Hunter, Cody, Ryder, Khalell and Kaedyn;  sisters-in-law Gail Dalton and Donna Dalton; brothers-in-law Ron Dalton and Chewy Brewer and many nieces and nephews, including Angie Dalton who always checked on her Aunt Jo Jo.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Charles, sisters Geri Brewer and Doris Williams.

 

Jo Ann adored her family, and they adored her. She was always active in her grandchildren’s lives. We will have many wonderful memories and forever cherish her.

 

Pastor Brian Rhoades will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Friday, March 24th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

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