Joe 'Mike' Jarboe
May 27, 2020 at 10:14 p.m.
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Joe was born in Rushville, to Joseph H. and Marguerite Edwards Jarboe. Known as "Mike" to his family, he was schooled at St. Mary's and Rushville High School, holds the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business with distinction and the degree of Master of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University of South Bend.
After 16 years, Joe recently retired from Kosciusko Community Hospital where he held the position of vice president of human resources. In the 20 years prior, he worked as a director, human resources at several hospitals across the country and was a board member at many community programs. Joe played sports from his grade school years though adult years, baseball, softball and golf. Then he turned to enjoying his family, being our grill master, playing his guitars, boating, lake life, Indy Carb Days and attending classic rock concerts. He was the best at classic rock music and sports trivia. Joe was the quiet guy that only spoke up when he thought we needed a confident right answer or a zinger. We will miss our Joe (Grandpa Joe) but God had other plans for him.
He leaves to cherish their wonderful memories his wife of 28 years, Jan; his daughters: Krissy (Scott) Kosco, Angie (Steve) Ciric; stepfamily: Missy (Bob) Carrico, Brian (Cheryl) Pemberton and Geoff (Christine) Pemberton; his siblings: Mark (Mary) Jarboe, Paul Jarboe, Callie (Chris) Ludwig, Lori (Mike) Mastin, Susie (Tim) Simerly; brother-in-law, Kevin (Linda) Williams. Also surviving are his six grandchildren: Jenna and JT Kosko, Bronson and Harper Ciric, Chad Carrico and Ashley Carrico Mark; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Kevin.
Services will be held Saturday, May 30 at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, 153 E. Washington St., Knox. Public viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT (noon - 2 p.m. ET). A private family celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. CT (2 p.m. ET). In respect to his mourners, we ask that you social distance and wear a face mask.
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Memorials to the Elkhart County Hospice House, 22579 Old U.S. 20 East, Elkhart IN 46516; or charity of your choice.
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Joe was born in Rushville, to Joseph H. and Marguerite Edwards Jarboe. Known as "Mike" to his family, he was schooled at St. Mary's and Rushville High School, holds the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business with distinction and the degree of Master of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University of South Bend.
After 16 years, Joe recently retired from Kosciusko Community Hospital where he held the position of vice president of human resources. In the 20 years prior, he worked as a director, human resources at several hospitals across the country and was a board member at many community programs. Joe played sports from his grade school years though adult years, baseball, softball and golf. Then he turned to enjoying his family, being our grill master, playing his guitars, boating, lake life, Indy Carb Days and attending classic rock concerts. He was the best at classic rock music and sports trivia. Joe was the quiet guy that only spoke up when he thought we needed a confident right answer or a zinger. We will miss our Joe (Grandpa Joe) but God had other plans for him.
He leaves to cherish their wonderful memories his wife of 28 years, Jan; his daughters: Krissy (Scott) Kosco, Angie (Steve) Ciric; stepfamily: Missy (Bob) Carrico, Brian (Cheryl) Pemberton and Geoff (Christine) Pemberton; his siblings: Mark (Mary) Jarboe, Paul Jarboe, Callie (Chris) Ludwig, Lori (Mike) Mastin, Susie (Tim) Simerly; brother-in-law, Kevin (Linda) Williams. Also surviving are his six grandchildren: Jenna and JT Kosko, Bronson and Harper Ciric, Chad Carrico and Ashley Carrico Mark; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Kevin.
Services will be held Saturday, May 30 at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, 153 E. Washington St., Knox. Public viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT (noon - 2 p.m. ET). A private family celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. CT (2 p.m. ET). In respect to his mourners, we ask that you social distance and wear a face mask.
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Memorials to the Elkhart County Hospice House, 22579 Old U.S. 20 East, Elkhart IN 46516; or charity of your choice.
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