Jo Wolken

September 3, 1948 - February 7, 2022

After 15 years of battling cancer, Jo Wolken, age 73, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at her home. She was surrounded by her husband, daughter, and her hospice care team. She was born on September 3, 1948, to Milo and Helen (Hinger) Gadelman. She was the oldest of 5 children. In Garnett High School, she was active in Journalism and starred as Annie Oakley in "Annie Get Your Gun" and Emily Webb in "Our Town". After she graduated in 1966, she attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. She married her high school sweetheart, Ed Wolken, in 1967. To this union, a daughter, Shannon, was born. Jo and Ed lived and worked in Missouri and Colorado until moving back to Garnett in 1972. Jo worked as a Legal Secretary for Bert Woods, Wayne Loughridge, and Terry Solander. She and Ed owned and operated fuel stations and Wolken Tire. For 35 plus years, Jo operated Tax Time Tax Service in Garnett and Ottawa, Kansas. She graduated from the National Tax Practice Institute. She was a member of The Public Accountants Association, a member of the National Association of Tax Practitioners, and a member of the National Society of Public Accountants. She was also an Accredited Tax Advisor by the Accountancy & Taxation Inc. Board of Directors and Council. She was HD Vest General Securities and Variable Contracts Representative. She was an Enrolled Agent licensed to Practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Jo and Ed enjoyed hosting many events at their home east of Garnett. These events ranged from Barrel Racing Clinics to Pitch Parties and Family Reunions. In addition, Jo had a passion for flowers and gardening, as is evident in the blossoms and landscaping at the house. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church at Scipio. Jo is survived by her husband, Ed Wolken, of the home; her daughter, Shannon Chandler of Arizona; her siblings, Dean Gadelman of Missouri, Linda Northey (Kevin), Florida, Jerry Gadelman (Marla) of Richmond, Kansas, and Rich Gadelman of Garnett, Kansas. She will be missed by her family and friends. She had a passion for her work, where her clients were more than customers, they were considered friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com