JoAnn O. McClurg, 93, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on July 24, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Ottumwa. She was born January 16, 1933, in rural Davis County, Iowa to Joseph and Eva (Birchmier) Barker. She married Harlin Max McClurg January 21, 1948, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He passed away November 8, 1992.
JoAnn was a homemaker and, over the years, cleaned several houses in Davis County. Her most important job was being caregiver to her son, Marty, after an accident left him paralyzed in 1984. They enjoyed going to the casino and playing bingo. She cared for him at home for 34 years until he passed away in July 2018. JoAnn enjoyed her weekly phone calls with her niece, Connie Moyer, and good friend, Delilah Morrow. She also enjoyed outings with Megan to the Dutchman Store, Dollar General, Walmart, McDonalds, KFC, and Burlington to the Casino when her health allowed.
JoAnn is survived by her son, Mike (Kathy) McClurg of Bloomfield; seven grandchildren, Cody (Megan) Clyman, Kristi (Spencer) Goodson, Bryan McClurg, Melody (Jason) McNary all of Bloomfield, Shelly (Michael) Huylar, Jerry “Duke” (Brandi) Cole, Cherri Davis all of Washington State; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson due in November.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Max; two daughters, Susie Clyman, Carla Vash; son, Marty McClurg; three sisters, Evelyn Carlson, Mildred Daugherty, Verla Nelson; brother, Marvin Barker; three half-brothers, Howard, Richard and Edward Barker; and a great-great-granddaughter, Jaycelynn Boer.
JoAnn’s wish was to be cremated with no services or visitation. A private family burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield at a later date. Wagler Funeral Home is assisting the family.
