JoLynn C. Pelham age 77

JoLynn C. Pelham age 77 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Eagle Point Nursing Home. In following JoLynn’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Pape Funeral Home.
JoLynn was born in Clinton on March 16, 1947, the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Doty) Frank. She attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Our Lady of Angels Academy. JoLynn married Steve Pelham on November 28, 1971 in Garden Plain, IL. JoLynn and Steve opened Pelham Brother’s on August 1, 1984 and they worked side by side for over 40 years. She enjoyed baking cookies and brownies and feeding the birds and squirrels. JoLynn lived for her family, especially her grandchildren.
JoLynn is survived by her husband, Steve; a daughter, Elizabeth (Gary Keis) Hays of Clinton; 2 sons, Michael (Olivia) Pelham of Argo Fay, IL, and Matthew (Melissa) Pelham of Bettendorf and 7 grandchildren, Sara, Kaylie, Thomas, Isla, Charlotte, Jack and Charlie. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.

12 Comments

Sheila & Don Franzen on January 13, 2025 at 9:33 am

Steve and family, Our sincere sympathy in your loss
Love and prayers to all of you

Rutenbecks on January 12, 2025 at 2:17 pm

We are so sad to hear that we won’t see Jo look up from her desk with that smile that greets us each time we walk into the shop. She is a very loving person that we will truly miss. The Pelham family has been exceptionally kind to us over the years. We cannot physically attend her services today but you are all in our hearts and prayers. God Bless You!
The Rutenbecks

jon smith on January 10, 2025 at 1:00 am

steve and liz, i just heard of your loss and i am very sorry to hear the news. i enjoyed sparring with jolynn when i called the shop to get info

christyneece on January 9, 2025 at 8:34 pm

I got to know Jolynn while working at Jewel. She was such a kind, friendly soul. She would always be purchasing nuts etc to feed the birds and squirrels. When people care for nature says a lot about who they are. R.I.P. Condolences to her family.

mike cannon on January 9, 2025 at 3:29 pm

Sorry for your loss. Gary and Liz and Mike

Sue (Weiss) Green on January 9, 2025 at 3:21 pm

Elizabeth, Michael & Matthew,

My deepest sympathy to you upon the death of your Mother. She encouraged and was very proud of you all with your skills at bowling.

Miss Weiss (now Sue Green of Cedar Falls)

Patty Haferbier Matheis on January 9, 2025 at 6:32 am

I treasured seeing Jo at Sweetheart Bakery when she got donuts for the crew and then when I stopped for service I was always greeted with friendship. She’ll be missed, you’re all in our prayers.