Stasch, Mary Jo-May 23, 2012
Mary Jo Stasch, 53, of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
Born and raised in Fort Atkinson, Mary Jo married Wayne Stasch, also of Fort Atkinson, October 8, 1977. Together they have two daughters, Elisabeth (Robert) Thompson and Audra Stasch- Pulgarin (Brandon Rogneby), and one grandson, Logan Pulgarin.
Mary Jo dedicated her life to serving her community, and was actively involved in the Chamber of Commerce, the Optimist Club, Trinity Lutheran Church, the VFW Ladies Auxilliary, and many other projects and committees. She was always very social and loved spending time with friends and family.
Mary Jo was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Leedle, and her father, Joseph Leedle.
She is survived by sisters Carol (Sonny) Tetting, Judy Courtier, Diane Simdon (Butch Nelson), Donna (Harley) Dorn, Sally (Lloyd) Erdmann, and brother Jim Courtier.
A visitation will be held at Nitardy Funeral Home, 1008 Madison Ave, Fort Atkinson, on Tuesday, May 29 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
A funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 314 Barrie St., Fort Atkinson, WI on Wednesday, May 30 at 11:00 am with visitation at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc., Jefferson, WI.
The Nitardy Funeral Home, Fort Atkinson is assisting the family.
May 24th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Wayne and the girls. Mary Jo touched so many lives and will long be remembered for her big heart and smile. I feel truly blessed to have known her as a friend. Please remember that although she was taken from this world to soon, she will be with you always through the many memories she’s left behind.
May 24th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
You Were The Best. R. I. P. In Heaven.
May 24th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
we will really miss Mary Jo, she was such a wonderful person. She always made us laugh and smile when we saw her out and about. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love, Jerry and Sherry Schmidt
May 24th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to Wayne and the rest of the family. Mary Jo was a sweet spirit and she will be greatly missed.
May 24th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
I’m in shock, I’m angry, I’m bewildered, and I’m SOOOOOO sad! My prayers are with you all.
May 24th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Mary Jo I will miss your smile!! Prayers to your family.
Linda Smith
May 24th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
You have my very deepest sympathy. I have worked with Mary Jo since she was hired at ISC. I would have described Mary Jo in the exact manner that you did in her obituary. She will be sadly missed by all. I cannot imagine how you are coping with this difficult situation, but please know that it was a honor and a privilege to know and work with Mary Jo.
My deepest regards, Mary Eckert/ISC- Watertown
May 24th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Rest In Peace
May 24th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
My deepest condolences. Mary Jo was a great person and sooo much fun to be around. She will certainly be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to Wayne and the girls. I’m glad I had the pleasure to hang out with Mary Jo and call her a friend.
May 24th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
RIP MJ! You will be missed deeply. Sympathies to your family during this very difficult time. I enjoyed being one of your co-workers.
May 24th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Cris and I are so shocked. We always looked forward to chatting with you when we paid our insurance. You were one of the best and nicest. You will be missed more than you’ll ever know.Angels in heaven will welcome you with wings wide open.
God Bless your family,
God Speed
Love you much!
May 24th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Very tragic and sad, my deepest sympathy and respect to Wayne and family.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Wayne, Audra, and Elisabeth. Mary was a great friend and a beautiful person inside and out. She was taken from all of us way too soon and will be deeply missed. As God holds her tight, she will be shining down on us from up above bringing comfort to us with the memories we shared.
Kathy Tessman Brandenburg
May 24th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wayne and your girls. We will always remember your smile and your laugh. We know you are in a better place; watching over us as our special Angel. We will miss you.
May 24th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Mary Jo was such a generous soul who touched so many lives. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My prayers go out to Wayne and the girls and all her family and friends. God bless!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:00 am
I, too, am so shocked and saddened by this loss. Mary Jo was a church and Chamber friend and will be great missed by the community. Prayers and hugs to her family. I pray that you may find some bit of comfort knowing that she is with our Father. My deepest sympathies to you all.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:15 am
I have such great memories of hanging out with Lis and her mom. I am so shocked and saddened by this news.I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:53 am
My sincere sympathy to Mary Jo’s family. Those of us who worked with Mary Jo at ISC enjoyed her great, upbeat attitude toward her work, her associates and her life. She will be very sadly missed by all. May God Bless you during this very difficult time.
May 25th, 2012 at 7:56 am
All of us at Erickson-Larsen, Inc in Madison are deeply saddened by the loss of Mary Jo. She was a wonderful person to work with and she will be dearly missed. Our sympathy goes out to her family and loved ones.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Sheree, Donnel, Pat, Naomi, Laurie, and Laura – employees of Erickson-Larsen, Inc.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:28 am
I am a co-worker of Mary Jo’s and words cannot express my deepest sympathy to the family as you cope during this difficult time. She was a joy to work with, I had the privilege of getting to know her since she started with ISC. She truly was a great person who will be missed dearly. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless you,
Melissa Draeger- ISC INC
May 25th, 2012 at 8:42 am
My sympathy and prayers to Wayne and the rest of the family. I was stunned to hear about Mary Jo. I will always remember her perpetual and contagious smile.
May 25th, 2012 at 8:44 am
My deepest sympathies to Wayne and family. I cannot imagine what you are going through. Dad had some Korbel last night in her honor! I will forever remember the times at Lake of the Woods- they are forever etched in my memory. The times at Johanns, the golf cart rides…just everything. I am so sorry and so shocked. She was such a special lady and I will miss her terribly. R.I.P. Mary Mary!
May 25th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
I just saw the obit on-line. What a shock. To all of those close to Mary, so sorry for your loss. Another cruel reminder of how fragil life can be.
You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
May 25th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies at this sad time. Like so many others, I feel very fortunate to have known her warmth, charm and kindness. May the love of family and friends comfort and stregthen you in the days ahead.
May 25th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Our hearts are aching ever since we heard the news. She has left a hole in our lives that will never heal. Our times with Wayne and MJ are priceless. Our prayers and symphony go out to Wayne, Elis, Rob and Audra. God bless! We love and miss you!!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Condolences to the family on this sudden loss. We remember seeing pictures of her smiling on her recent vacation with our parents just a few months ago. Our prayers go out to you in this difficult time.
May 26th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Very shocked and saddened to hear about Mary Jo. Always a smile and a laugh for all. She will be so very missed by everyone she knew. My love to Wayne, the girls, and the rest of the family for this terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
May 28th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Lis and Family -
Thoughts and prayers sent your way during this difficult time. So, so sorry for your loss. May you cherish the many memories and good times spent together.
May 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Our prayers are with the family and all of the people touched by MaryJo. She was truly a special person and one who made the world much better for us all. God bless – The Rupprechts
May 29th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Wayne and family: I am so saddened to hear about Mary Jo. I really enjoyed talking with her at every family gathering. She was always gregarious and fun. So honest and practical, I appreciated our conversations. Our deepest condolences go to you and your girls and entire family. A sudden loss like this, especially with someone as young and vibrant as Mary Jo, is incredibly hard on everyone. Take care of yourselves as you know she would want. She was a special lady and will be deerly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Patty and Steve Schumacher
May 29th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
I am deeply saddened by Mary Jo’s untimely passing. I was Mary Jo’s first employer in the insurance business when she worked for my office from the late 80′s until January of 1997. Mary Jo was a fine human being and a great employee loved by all.
It is so sad when someone so vibrant and alive goes long before it seems appropriate.
I ran into Mary Jo just week before her passing and we shared some friendly words. I had no inkling that it would be our last conversation. I will miss Mary Jo greatly as will the community and all of her many devoted customers.
My heart goes out to her Husband and her children in their great and tragic loss. May God strenthen and comfort you all.
Craig & Cindy Russell
DDR Insurance Service, Inc.
May 30th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Mary Jo was always so nice welcoming & took my hand in getting me introduced to those in the fort chamber functions…very special person…be very proud to say she was your wife mother & your friend..God Bless
May 30th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Wayne and family – We are so greatly saddened by your loss of the sweetest and most endearing woman. She lit up the room when she was there, and we are so glad that our paths allowed us to have her joy in our lives as well.
- Robbie and Pati
June 1st, 2012 at 9:51 am
Truly sorry for your loss. May it help you to know that the hearts of others are deeply touched by your loss. Even though our hearts ache, we can find comfort in the God of all comfort whose is near to us with a broken heart.
( Psalms 34:18)
June 7th, 2012 at 11:48 am
I am saddened and truly blessed to have known Mary Jo. I had secretarial classes with her in high school and everytime I would see her she always had such a wonderful warm smile. Bless her and her family at this time of loss!