Jo Ann Alma (Hanson) Ekdahl

Jo Ann was born May 17, 1942 in Busti, New York to Arthur and Alma (Anderson) Hanson. She was raised on the family’s farm and enjoyed country life and outdoor activities the entirety of her life. Jo Ann graduated Southwestern Central High School in 1959 and received her Associate Degree from Tompkins Cortland Community College in 1985. She married her Husband on June 9, 1967 and they had two Sons, in 1972 and 1975. The family settled in Ithaca, New York, where she lived until her passing.

Jo Ann spent her entire career as an accountant, bookkeeper, and office manager at various local businesses, volunteering those services to some local not for profits until her passing. She was a member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church and the Friends of the Library.

Jo Ann is survived by her Husband Earl Willard Ekdahl of (57) years of Ithaca; her Sons Bradley Earl Ekdahl (Brandy Blackburn) of Prattville, Alabama; Carl Arthur Ekdahl of Middlesex, New York; Grandchildren Zaccary Ekdahl (Leah Stevens) of Phoenix, Arizona; Evelyn Ekdahl of Middlesex, New York; Nephew Danny Hanson (Pam Hanson), Nieces Michelle Firth (Bryce Kimmel), Lisa Bovard, Lynette Evans (Allan Evans), Elaine Nelson, Jessica Nonkes (Steven Nonkes) and Ann Kimmel (Mark Kimmel) and Cousin Christine Stuart.

Jo Ann Ekdahl will be remembered as a humble servant of God who never failed to put the needs of others before her own, a devoted wife, a loving mother and an example to be admired.

Services will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church of Ithaca on April 1, 2024 with calling hours to begin at 10:00 AM with funeral following at 10:30 AM. Further, additional, or other services will be announced.