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Jo Ellen Boyce, Age 72, passed away on December 21, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Columbia City, Indiana to Jack and Ruth Blaugh.
Jo Ellen was a graduate of Northwest High School Class of 1971 and became a waitress for many years in the restaurant industry.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Boyce and her father, Jack Blaugh.
Jo Ellen is survived by her mother, Ruth Blaugh; Sister, Karen (Mike) Stanaszek; brother, Denny (Cindi) Blaugh; sister, Lori (Chuck) Davis; sister-in-law, Colleen (Tom) Smigielski; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces.
Jo loved knitting, cross-stitch, and “dotz” crafting.
Per her request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
In lieu of flowers, her family has requested people be kind to one another.
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