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Obituary of Ina Blanch Jobe
Ina Blanch (Line) Jobe of Mahtowa, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in her home with family by her side. She was born January 11, 1936 to Rufus and Hazel (Smith) Line in Cromwell, MN. Growing up in Cromwell, she went to school at Eagle Lake and Cromwell, graduating in 1955. Ina married Marlin Jobe in 1956, together they raised 6 children in the Cromwell/Wright area until 1965 when they moved to a farm in Mahtowa.
Ina attended 4-H and later helped with Mahtowa’s 4-H club. She was a homemaker until her youngest child went to school. Working at Stearns in Carlton until they closed. Ina sold Avon and started working at Nopeming Nursing home until her retirement. Ina is a long time member of Salem Lutheran Church in Mahtowa. She served on the church board, was active with Ladies Aid and was a Director for Thrivent.
Preceded in death by her husband, Marlin; brothers and sister-in-laws, Roland (Fran) Line and Jerry (Mary) Line; brother-in-laws, Richard Kedrowski and Carl Olson.
She is survived by her children, Eddy Jobe, Marilyn (Dave) Acker, Harold (Nancy) Jobe, Beverly Humpries, Carolyn (Gary) Guck and David (Carol) Jobe; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and the 16th on the way in November; brothers, Frank (Helen) Line, Donald (Judy) Line and John (Robin) Line; sisters, Kathy Olson, Linda Kedrowski and Laurie (Jim) Conley; and by her beloved pet cat, meow-meow.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sandy and Dex, the best neighbors ever, for their helping with mom’s care.
Visitation: 10:00 am until the service begins at 11:00 am, Friday, August 4, 2023 at Salem Lutheran Church ELCA, 2702 1st St, Barnum, MN. Burial will be at Mount Salem Cemetery, 3499 Co Rd 4, Barnum. A luncheon will follow the service. To sign the guest book and leave an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com.
