Jodi Panula, age 79 of Barnhart, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born in Ashland, KS on November 9,1945 to the late Albert "Ted" and Helen (nee Mayse) Johnson; beloved wife of Jack Panula; loving mother of T.J. (Michelle) Panula, Todd Panula and the late Jay Paul Panula; loving grandmother of Sean and Logan Panula; dear sister of Ken Johnson and the late Ron Johnson; dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many.
Jodi was a member of the Midwest Dance Club and the Jitter Swing Dance Club. She had her own porcelain doll business for 10 years. Jodi was an avid quilter and loved to travel. She took trips to all 50 states as well as taking many cruises. She enjoyed going to Blues games, the Fox Theatre and visiting dear friends at the Lake of the Ozarks.
A visitation for Jodi will be held Monday, March 24, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO 63010. Funeral service will be private for family only Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Private Interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery, 1925 Old State Rd M, Barnhart, MO 63012.
