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Jo Busch Obituary
Jo Lynn Busch, 53, of North Baltimore, died Friday, April 5, 2024, in the company of her best friends while on vacation at her favorite spot, the beach.
She was born Dec. 7, 1970, in Port Clinton, to Harold "Ike" and Carolyn (Boyer) Francisco.
Jo Lynn is survived by her daughters, Leslie (A.J.) Hotaling of Custar and Elizabeth Busch of North Baltimore; brother, Doug Francisco of Deshler; sisters, Tammy (Bob) Grilliot of North Baltimore and Ann Beard of Mortimer; many nieces and nephews; and grandpups, Luna, Nelson, Patsy, Woody, and Jebb.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and stepparents, John and Martha Swank.
Jo Lynn was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #2633. She loved vacationing on the beach, Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers, but her greatest love, pride, and joy was her daughters.
Jo Lynn's funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the funeral home.
In honor of Jo Lynn, please dress casual and feel free to wear your Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers apparel for her services.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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April 12, 2024
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