Jody Ann Burds

Jody was born on August 09, 1958, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Duane Vosberg and Joan (Kennedy) Vosberg. She graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1976. She married Dennis Burds on September 10, 1988, at St. Mary's Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Jody's pride and joy were her children, Emily (1994) and Benjamin (1998), and her bonus daughter, Valentina. She loved, more than anything, being a mom. Golf, coaching soccer, scrapbooking, and watching the Packers were her favorite pastimes. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially in her flower gardens.

Jody was an active member of the Monticello community. She loved her work as a preschool aide for Sacred Heart Elementary School, and adored the children she got to work with. She often gave of her time with the Sacred Heart Parish, as well as volunteering with Starlighters II Community Theatre in Anamosa. She participated in the local Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and was always a fixture at pancake breakfasts and soup dinners for area families in need. She strongly believed in giving back and inspired many others to do the same.