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Bedford, Mary Jo Loftus
Mary Jo Loftus Bedford, 84, of Santa Rosa, Calif., died Oct. 10, 2012, in her home.
Mary Jo grew up in Tama and lived there until 1966. After her husband Mert died she moved to Santa Rosa, Calif., where she worked for the State of California until retirement.
Her survivors include daughters, Mickey (Chris), Kim and Kelly; grandchildren, Amber, Sara and Casey of Santa Rosa; her brother, Butch (Jan) of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ward and Betty Loftus; husband, Mert; daughter, Jackie; grandson, Jade; sister, Suzi; and brother, Doug.
Burial will be at a later date in Tama.
Published Oct. 14, 2012 in The Gazette
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