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Eunice "Jo" Hoefert
Eunice "Jo" Hoefert
Brooklyn
Eunice Hoefert, 95, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Brooklyn, IA. She led a very happy and active life.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Hoefert. Surviving her are two daughters: Helynn (Ed) Schufletowski and Jeri (Paul) Ramirez; along with seven grandchildren: Sandy Schufletowski, Debby (Keith) Brunett, Ashton Rakow, Jaymes Rakow, Sean Drinovsky, Brandon (Ronnie) Ramirez, and Jordan Ramirez.
A private Celebration of Life will be held in her honor, date to be determined.
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