Johanna “Jo” Nutt, 89, of Valparaiso passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born January 13, 1935, to Edward & Martha (Freier) Shinabarger and graduated from Washington Township High School in 1953. Jo was an active and lifetime member of Heritage Lutheran Church where she had been treasurer of the LWML (Ladies Circle), crocheted baby blankets, and coordinated the funeral luncheons. She began her career with the Vidette-Messenger newspaper before serving 29 years as a Bookkeeper in Valparaiso University’s business office. Hosting Sunday and Holiday family dinners in her home, collecting plates & making calendars, and her fervent devotion to supporting the Chicago Cubs were all defining threads that ran through the tapestry of Jo’s life.
On February 16, 1957, she married William Nutt who preceded her in death in 2014. Survivors include their children; Tom (Anita) Nutt of Florida & Linda Rosenbaum of Valparaiso, grandchildren; Andy (Danielle) Krouse, Jill & Mandi Rosenbaum, great-grandchildren; Cameron (Alexandra) Krouse, Carter Krouse, Scarlett Hodge, Ryan Lessard & Krystal Urycki, great-great grandchildren, Thebe & Delphine Krouse, and her lifelong friend Karen Silhavy. She was also preceded in death by her siblings; Flora Roeske, Phyllis Scholz & Robert Shinabarger.
A visitation will be held Sunday, April 28th from 1 – 4 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso, and Monday from 9 – 10 am at church. The funeral service will be held Monday beginning at 10:00 am at Heritage Lutheran Church, 308 N. Washington St., Valparaiso with burial following at Westville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Heritage Lutheran Church, VNA Hospice of NWI, or Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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Jo & Bill were our neighbors for many years, and we couldn't have asked for better neighbors. Even after we moved away we kept in touch, and enjoyed hearing from them. Jo is going to be greatly missed. -Lori Eggleston
We were glad to be able to visit with Jo a couple of years ago. She and Bill were great neighbors and friends. We loved living in the "Nutt" house, as some called it, and glad they gave us a chance to make it our home for a while. Our deepest condolences go out to the family, especially Jill and Mandi. -Dick and Lori Eggleston
