Jo Anne Walker

 

Jo Anne Walker, 89, of Gillespie, IL, passed away at Community Memorial Hospital, Staunton, IL on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

 

She was born September 18, 1936, in Carlinville, to James Partridge and Jessie Johnson Partridge.

 

She married Charles W. “Bill” Walker on August 15, 1958 in Woodburn, IL. He preceded her in death on May 23, 2007.

 

She was retired after having been a bank teller for Citizens State Bank in Shipman.

 

Jo Anne was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Dorchester Methodist Church, AARP, and Bunker Hill Class of 1954 monthly luncheon.

 

She is survived by her son, William “Bill” (Donna) Walker of Bunker Hill, IL; daughter, Sandy Walker (Steve Carnes) of Carlyle, IL; grandchildren, Travis (Melissa) Walker, Kaelyn (Nick) Bormida, Connor (Leah) Walker; step grandchildren, Christian (Mandy) Kieffer, Christa (Jenny) Kieffer; great-grandchildren, Denver Bormida, Wyatt Walker; sister, Mary Schwallenstecker of O’Fallon, IL and brother, James (Anne) Partridge of Bone Terre, MO.

 

Jo Anne was preceded in death by her parents; spouse and sister, Melba Tinker.

 

Visitation was held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL.

 

Burial was at Woodburn Cemetery, Woodburn, IL.

 

Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church of Dorchester or Woodburn Cemetery.

 

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.

 

Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.