JO JAMES, 70, of Atlantic passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, surrounded by her family at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic. Funeral service for Jo James will be held on Friday, October 2 at 10:30am at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 2 at the church
The family invites you to join them for lunch and sharing of memories in the church fellowship hall following services at the cemetery.
Jo James is survived by:
Daughter: Stacy (Allen) Van Aernam
Sons: John Bengel, Chris Bengel, and Cody James
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Siblings: Melvin (Linda) Petersen Jr.; Rodney (Mona) Petersen; David (Jodi) Petersen; Scott Petersen, Judy (Bill) Sandbothe; Kenny (Amy) Petersen and Dennis (Karla) Petersen
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Jo’s family and her arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.


