Jo Anne Ulwelling

Jo Anne E. Ulwelling, age 64, of Rose Creek, died Monday, February 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Jo Anne was born December 11, 1954 in Sandwich, Illinois to Lyle and Iva (Walters) Elleby. She grew up in Newark, IL. She attended Lisbon elementary and graduated from Lisbon High School. Jo Anne became involved in many sports, however it was in shotput where she shined, holding a state record. She enjoyed other activities including 4-H and singing in Mt. Movers with her friend Linda Orton. On November 11, 1996 she was united in marriage to Robert Ulwelling at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek, where their made their home on the family farm. Jo Anne and Robert spent their time together fishing, raising beef cattle, traveling, going to tractor shows, collecting and restoring antique tractors. The last 24 years after marrying Robert were the happiest her family had ever seen her. Jo Anne worked in health service for most of her life. She was kind, considerate and liked helping everyone. She liked raising animals of any type but her cats were her favorite. She enjoyed growing and arranging flowers. Her brother Ed and his wife Connie held a special place in Jo Anne’s heart. Jo Anne was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and numerous Oliver and International Harvester tractor clubs. Jo Anne is survived by her husband, Robert Ulwelling, Rose Creek; brothers, Edwin (Connie) Elleby, Austin, MN, Christian (Mary) Elleby, Hayward, MN; brother’s-in law Paul Ulwelling, Dexter, MN, Donald (Carol) Ulwelling, Rose Creek, MN, Gerald (Betty) Ulwelling, Meridian, ID; nephews, Jim , Duluth, MN, Eric (Ann) Elleby, Cook, MN, Jordan (Marta) Elleby Charleston, S.C.; numerous other nieces and nephews. Jo Anne is preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Iva Elleby; brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Joanne Ulwelling. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Tuesday, February, 26, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

St. Peter's Cemetery

Rose Creek MN 55970

Visitation

Monday, February 25 2019
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Tuesday, February 26 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint Peter Catholic Church
302 Maple St SW
Rose Creek MN 55970

Funeral Service

Tuesday, February 26 2019
11:00 AM

Saint Peter Catholic Church
302 Maple St SW
Rose Creek MN 55970