Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Joseph Youngbok Jo

 

July 30, 1949 - Dec. 14, 2009
GRANGER - Joseph Youngbok Jo, 60, of Granger, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009, in Kosciusco Community Hospital following an automobile accident. Joseph was born July 30, 1949, in Chungnam, South Korea, to Chul Woo and Chung Soon Lee Jo. His parents survive, along with his wife, Hyun-Hi Jo of Granger, and their children, A Seo Jo of New Jersey, A Mi Jo of Granger and A Yeong Jo of New Jersey. Also surviving are his brothers, Young Chan Jo of South Korea, Young Sam Jo of Germany and Young Min Jo of South Korea, as well as his sister, Young Shim Jo of Mishawaka. Funeral services were held at the Michiana Korean Church on Thursday, December 17th, 2009. Joseph was a licensed acupuncturist in South Bend and Fort Wayne for many years. He was the choir director at the Michiana Korean Church, as well as an Elder of the church. He served as president of the Michiana Korean Association, and was a member of the Oriental Medical Association of Chicago, Illinois. Online condolences may be sent to the Jo family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on December 20, 2009