Mary Jo Ranly, 74, Columbia City, formerly of Tri-Lakes, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Dec. 26, 1941, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Freistoffer) Rebman.

Mary Jo attended Central Catholic High School and graduated with the Class of 1960. She was retired from Lincoln Manufacturing, Fort Wayne, where she was also a union steward and known as the “company prankster”. Mary Jo was a member of the Garden Club. Some of her loves include woodworking making cabinets and shelves, reading mysteries or any “good” books, family vacations at Lake Sylvan, spending time with her grandchildren, and of course talking politics. Mary Jo was the quiet type, but she was very onery.

Survivors include her children: Thomas P. Ranly; Lisa M. (Thomas) Schnorr, both of Columbia City; Lori A. (Chris) Hart, LaOtto; six grandchildren: Lauren and Evan Hart; Emily and Hannah Scnorr; and Tanner and Jenna Ranly; brother: Tom (Adele) Rebman, Marina, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents: Michael and Mary Rebman; and a brother: Dan Rebman.

In accordance with Mary Jo’s wishes a memorial prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at Faith Lutheran Church, Churubusco. Memorial visitation will follow until 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mary Jo may be made to the American Cancer Association or to Parkview Hospice.

Arrangements by DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.