Jo Dannevik passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born in Stanberry, Missouri on April 23, 1931, to Katharine and Edward Derks. She graduated from Stanberry High School and then attended nursing school in St. Joseph, Missouri where she met her husband, Laurence Dannevik. They married on May 3, 1952, and went on to have six children together. While Larry served in the Air Force they lived in Wales as well as all over the United States. Eventually, Jo and Larry settled in Stanberry, Missouri where they purchased and ran Dannevik True ValueHardware Store from 1969 to early '80s. After selling the store, Jo became an EMT on the Stanberry Ambulance Service. She was also an avid volunteer around her community that she loved dearly.

After moving to Kansas City, she established another loving community at Garden Villas of Lenexa independent living. Jo developed many friendships, initiated bridge and poker groups, and participated in many activities.

She was preceded in death by her husband Larry, daughter Janet, and daughter-in-law Candace. She is survived by her children: Michael (Donna), Daniel (Geri), Nancy (Joe), son-in-law Jon Henderson, Patricia (Patrick), and Christopher; ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; her sister Carol Sue Stoll, sister-in-law's Angela Derks, Virginia Derks and Betty Dannevik and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jo loved her family, friends, and a good time - she will be missed!!! A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.