Mary Jo Klaus
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Marci Nichols will officiate. Interment will be at the White Creek Cemetery, Town of Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin at a later date.
Visitation will be at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Mary Jo was born August 29, 1947 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Clarence and Dorothy (Frozene) Petruska. Mary Jo married Allan Klaus on Christmas Eve Day in 1965 in Friendship. She worked at Moundview Memorial Hospital for almost 40 years, starting in the laundry and then the accounting department for the last 30 years. She also worked for many years at Carole’s Fashion Delight.
Mary Jo enjoyed traveling, bowling, softball, going for long walks, reading, spending winters in Arizona, and Lady Green Devil softball. She especially loved spending time with her three grandsons.
Mary Jo was a longtime member of the hospital auxiliary and active in all hospital functions including the fund raising events held by the Hospital Foundation.
Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Dorothy Petruska; and step-father, Martin Sumwalt.
Survivors:
Husband: Allan Klaus of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Judy (Ron) LeRoy of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Darrin Klaus of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Trevor Giessel of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Keaton Klaus of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Zander Klaus of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister: Beverly (Harvey) Wagner of Adams, Wisconsin
Further survived by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you direct your memorials to the A-F Education Foundation or the non-profit of your choice.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
I am sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful woman and I enjoyed knowing her through working with her. God bless to your family and you.
To Allan and family my sincere sympathies to you all. My prayers are with you. This is so sad. I’ve known Mary Jo since high school and she was such a sweet person and so dedicated to everything she did. Please accept the condolences from the Wood family.
Judy, Darrin and Allan, Our hearts go out to all of you and your families. We will miss Mary Jo reading on the porch and waving at each other as we drive by.
Judy, Darrin and Allan, Our hearts go out to all of you and your families. We will miss seeing Mary Jo on the front porch reading and waving to each other as we drive by.
My heart was broken when i saw this. I am so very sorry for your loss. It seems i’ve known you all since we moved to the area so many years ago. Hugs & prayers to you all! She will be missed very much.
So sorry to hear about Mary Jo, in time may your memories help you through. God bless you all and grant you peace.
Allan – we just heard about Mary Jo – words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss – our deepest sympathies and prayers to you, Judy and Darrin ~
Darrin, we are so very sorry to hear about your moms passing. She was a kind and wonderful lady. Our condolences to your Dad and sister also. We are praying for you all to stay strong during this difficult time.
Allen – we were shocked and saddened to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nora Andersen
Frank Greve
Uncle Allan and family,
My heart and prayers are with you at this sad time. I have fond memories of Aunt Mary Jo as a young child over the Thanksgiving holidays. God bless you and your entire family.
May she rest in peace.
Jayne, Aleshia, Jesse and Preston Klaus-Smith
Allan,
I just heard this sad news today. My heart breaks for you and your family. Mary Jo will always have a special place in my heart. What a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to so many people. She always made people feel welcome and always took time to visit. Please know my thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family through this difficult time and may the memories left behind bring comfort for tomorrow.
Allan, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!
Family of Mary Jo and especially my dear friend and classmate Beverly in the passing of your sister, I remember the many days and visits we had with your mom and my aunt at mound view, the pain and loss of our family members never goes away but eventually the memories are some consolation, God bless you all. P
Allen, Judy, Darrin and family, so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, one of my most enjoyable time was spending Christmas with your family. I’ll remember the good thoughts always.
Allan and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God give to you strength and peace to get through this difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sending our condolences. We are so sorry for your families loss, and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Jo will be missed by all who knew her. Due to sickness I will not be able to come pay my respects!
Allan, My deepest sympathy to you and family. Am using a lap top in S. Miss. Hope this goes through. From another old Pine St. gang. John
Allan, You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Allan, We were so sorry to hear about Mary Jo. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Allan & Family
So sorry to hear the sad news. So sad and so fast. Her memories will live on and on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
ALLAN AND FAMILY , I WAS SO VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT MARY JO”S DEATH. MAY SHE ETERNALLY REST IN PEACE. MY HUGS AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL, SINCERLEY BEVERLY MOO
Extending our sympathy to the family.
We were so sorry to hear,! Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thought and prayers are with you.
In our thoughts and prayers
Allen I was deeply sadden to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. To you and your family I send my prayers at this very difficult time my heart is with you ??
Rest in peace Mary Jo.
Allen, Judy, Darrin and family, deepest condolences in your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Allan, you and your families are in my prayers..RIP Mary Jo
Allan, my prayers are with you and your families….RIP Mary Jo
Mary Jo was one of a kind & will be missed by all who knew her. Prayers to all of you!!
Dear Klaus Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed the mornings that I would be out walking and Mary Jo and I would pass each other both ways. The conversation would be short but I always looked forward to seeing her.
Our sincere sympathy to Mary Jo’s family, near and far. Remembering our fun times bowling and at Carole’s Fashions, to name a few.
Blessings.
Allan and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Jo. She was one of the people I most enjoyed working with over the years. She always had a smile and a story to tell. My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP MJ.
Allan and family,
I was shocked to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. She was a wonderful and classy lady. I enjoyed working with her at the Adams Hospital. I will miss seeing you and Mary Jo walking down Main. My deepest sympathy and prayers during this difficult time.
Allan and Family
So sorry to learn of Mary Jo’s passing. Such a sweet person. We would run into each other often when she was working at the Hospital and I was working at Home Health out of the little house that was next to the hospital at the time. Good memories!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family during this sad time. Rest in peace Mary Jo.
Dear Allan, Judy and Darrin,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Mary Jo’s passing. I extend to you my deepest sympathy. I pray that God’s Love and the love of family and friends help you during this sad time.
Dear Allan, Judy and Darrin,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Mary Jo’s passing. I extend to you my deepest sympathy and hope that the love of your many friends and family will help you during this sad time.
May God’s Mercy and Grace give you comfort……….
Allan and family,
We are so sorry about Mary Jo’s passing. Much too young but she did leave her mark here in the community. Rest in Peace, Mary Jo.
Allan and family,
Mary Jo was a friend and a special person.
She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Allen, Judy, & Darrin…I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to all of you. I pray that God will give you the strength to help you through this difficult time. Remember, you have family and friends to lean on, so use them. They are your angels on earth and are willing to be by your side. Some maybe a phone call away…just to listen…
Sending our sincere sympathies. Life is so short.
Was so surprised to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. May she RIP. My prayers to the family. Glad I was able to talk and see her at the class reunion.
So sorry to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. I remember when I worked with her at the hospital years ago. She was wonderful friends may the Lord above bless her with no more pain. God bless. Patty Schiefer.
So sorry for your loss she was a wonderful lady
To Allan and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and family. God Bless. Jack and Brenda Allen
Allan, Judy and Darrin,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Jo. She was a fun-loving gal. Please know that our prayers go out to all of you and your entire family. God Bless.
A wise person said that “Grief is a deep expression of thanksgiving for someone who is missing.” Cousin Margie and husband Wally are sending prayers of comfort to all who so loved Mary Jo. We are thankful for your special place in our lives!
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Our sympathy to you Allen and family
My sincerest condolences.
Sorry to hear of your loss….you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, thinking about you all and what you are going through in this difficult time. Hugs
Allan and Family,
We were so shocked to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. I will miss seeing her out enjoying her daily walks. She was a wonderful lady with a great Love and Pride for her family and our community. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dear Allan and family,
You have our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Allan and family,
So sorry to here of Mary Jo’s passing. Fond memories of summer dances in her basement and garage. Barbara liked seeing and talking to her when at Caroles.
Allan & family : So sorry to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. Keep all your memories close in your heart that you & your family shared. Our
deepest sympathy to you.
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the Klaus Family! Allan, Darrin and Judy there are no words to take away your pain. We pray you will find comfort in the lasting memories until you see her again!
Deepest condolences to the Klaus family. I can never forget when we were kids taking laps around town you knew that you would always see Allan & Mary Jo out on their walk. Always friendly waves & a smile on their faces. Hugs & prayers go out to the family.
Allan & Family
Sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
With our deepest sympathy,
Kurt & Katie
So sorry for your loss Sending our condolences and prayers in this difficult time God bless
Allan, Judy , Darin
Jo will be missed for sure by this family remember the good times so sorry about your loss
Allan & family…
Words can’t express how saddened I was to hear of Mary Jo’s passing…my love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Duane and I are sorry for your loss, may you find comfort with each other. I enjoyed my many years working at the hospital with Mary Jo. She was always willing to help me learn. Lots of Happy memories.
Uncle Allan and family,
Christmas will never be the same. For anyone who has never experienced a Klaus Christmas, you have missed out. We grew up in a crazy house and we all loved it. Video cameras used to be lines up to record the things we did. The Christmas that stands out in my memory is when we had the fashion show. Judy was dressed as a peach princess with the finest corrugated crown. Uncle Allan was the MC, Sandy was a nude fly fisherman, Aunt Alice was a clown. Aunt Carol had Aunt Mary Jo running all over the house putting on three or four different costumes. We were all laughing so hard until Aunt Carol told us we were going Christmas caroling at the Wagner’s. The best part was, when they opened the door, they weren’t even shocked that we were all dressed the way we were. I miss them all and I have to believe that they are all together in Heaven and Aunt Carol has them all on some wild adventure. Love to you all
I am so sorry. Hugs, prayers and our deepest sympathy.
Sincere condolences to Allan and all of Mary Jo’s family! Sad to hear that she has been taken at such a young age!
I have good memories of times long ago when our husbands and friends worked at the Adams/Marquette electric Co op!
RIP Mary Jo, a good life well lived!
Dottie (Richter) aka Dorothy Barrie
So sorry for your loss. Peace to you all.
So sorry for your family’s loss. Our prayers are with you.
Allan, Judy, Darrin and families. Sending you all our heartfelt sympathy. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories you all shared with such a fantastic lady. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
My condolences to the Klaus family. I’m very sorry for your loss.
So sad to hear of her passing. Our sincerest sympathies to all of the Klaus family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
So Sorry for your Family’s Loss.
Dear Trevor, Keaton, and Zander,
We are sorry that your grandma, our Aunt MaryJo, has passed away. We will miss being with her at family gatherings. Our daddy says she did silly things all the time while he was growing up, our mommy says she was always super sweet to her, and we will remember her as a happy, generous, and genuine person.
Grandma Bev is really going to miss her sister so can you please try to visit her to give/get some hugs over the next few months.
Big love to you, Uncle Allan, Darrin, Judy, and Ron…
Sending our condolences and prayers at this sad time.
Allan, Judy and Darrin,
So deeply sorry to hear about your wife’s/mom’s passing. She was an amazing lady! I always loved hanging out with her! She had a spirit that made me laugh! I was blessed to know her and your family, as my mom was one of her life long, best friends. We send you hugs, prayers, and love!
Julie (Ochs) Tadlock
To all of the family of Mary Jo, our deepest condolences, we received a wonderful angel today, she will be watching down on all of you
Thinking about you with love.
Our deepest sympathy to the Klaus family. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Allan & Family, Bev & Harvey & Family…With Special thoughts and prayers and sincere heartfelt sympathy to you all in your loss. May your treasured memories be of comfort. We remember Mary Jo and the many wonderful times we shared growing up together.
Allan & family,
You have our deepest sympathy and our prayers. Remember the good times.
Judy and Darrin so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with all
Prayers to all of you she’s with the angels now watching over you
Judy and Darrin so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Jo is right now telling mom how beautiful her great-granddaughters are We will miss you Aunt Jo.
So sorry for your loss, I will miss waving to Mary Jo as she sat on her front porch..
Allen and families so sorry to hear of Mary Jo passing my prayers and thoughts are with you all
My condolences and sympathy too you Allen, Judy, Darrin, and the rest of the family. She was like a second Mom for years, and still the only Lady that kept calling me Piss ant ever since grade school. She will be missed.
so sorry….prayers and love to the family.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Was deeply saddened and shocked to learn of Mary Jo’s passing. It seems like just yesterday we were hanging out at her Mom’s She was a special person and kept us all on our toes with her wit and kindness., She certainly earned her Angel Wings, may she Rest in Peace and Special Prayers to you and your family, in this difficult time.
Allan and family,
Words can not express the sorrow you are feeling with the loss of Mary Jo, was truly shocked when I heard of her passing, seems like just yesterday we were hanging out at her Mom’s place. May she RIP !!!
Allan, Judy and Darrin, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful lady. Prayers to all of you…
My thoughts & prayers are with Mary Jo’s family & friends. What an amazing person, with a personality like no other – it was a joy to have known her & loved talking with her. Mary Jo, you will truly be missed.
Allen and family. So sorry to hear of Mart jo’s passing. Prayer to you all.
Allen & family: sorry to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. I am glad I got to visit w/her @ our reunion. Thoughts & prayers w/your family.
Allan and family, I’m deeply sorry for the loss of Mary-Jo. I have so many fond memories of working with her and her mom in the laundry while I was in high school. I remember how excited she was when my Dad hired Allan. I was sworn to secrecy and could not let her in on it. We all had a good chuckle about how I could do that. May all of your many loving memories and family get you all through the tough days ahead. My the Lord give you the strength to meet each day. May God bless you, Allan and your family.
Uncle Allen, Judy & Darrin,
I was shocked to hear the sad news. Aunt Mary Jo was one of kinda of a lady. Her sense of humor made is what I will always remember about her.. Her kindness and caring for all those around her. She had to have a fantastic sense of humor to put up with Uncle Allen’s jokes. She will truly be missed and will always hold a special place in my heart.
All my love and prayers are being sent your way.
Love,
Karen (Klaus), Vincent, Devin and Gavin Schaefer
Allan and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
May she rest in peace.
May your memories of Mary Jo bring you peace and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry to hear about your loss, she was a very special woman not only to the family but to the community as well. Prayers for you all!
Uncle Allan, Judy and Darrin – I am so sorry for your loss, and I want you to know that I will be praying for strength, peace, and comfort for you and your entire family.
In memory of my Aunt Jo. She will always be remembered by the silly things she said and did. That wasn’t a bad thing…just funnier than heck. She always took the teasing with laughter and a smile. Those stories will be told to generations to come. Our state bowling trips will always hold a happy place in my heart. We had so many laughs…to me singing karaoke to “Faith” to the time we ran into Elvis and Priscilla. You just can’t make up stories like that. I am thankful for getting to introduce you to our newest Granddaughter Lydia a couple weeks ago to being able to spend my lunch hours with you this week. I will miss your smile and positive outlook on life. You were an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. You will be missed. I wish you peace and will always love you.
Alan and family
My sympathy to your family, in my prayers
We were sorry to hear of Mary Jo’s passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Allan and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Mary Jo for several years at the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Life is just too short. I have great memories of Mary Jo and am sadden to hear she’s passed. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Allan and family,
I’m sorry to hear about Mary Jo, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Allen and Family, We are so sad to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss.
Allan and Family,
My thoughts are with you. I will miss her greeting on my summer walks.
So sorry for your families loss
I extend my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. When the grieving days pass the memories will be with you.
Remembering Mary Jo’s smile and love of life. Thoughts and prayers to the family
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Jo. I will always remember the sparkle in her eyes from childhood through adulthood. She was a wonderful person. Please know that her family is in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy Allen Ganther
Allen, Judy and Darrin, Warren and I were shocked to hear about Mary joes passing. A friend called Warren and I in florida to let us know. Your family is in our prayers at this time of sorrow.
Allan and Family,
We are saddened by the passing of Mary Jo. Always enjoyed working with her for so many years. She will be missed by the entire community and all who knew her. So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs to you all,
So sorry on your loss. I enjoyed knowing Mary Jo, great lady. May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
So sorry for your loss, I was shocked to hear the news, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Allen and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. We are sending our sympathy at this difficult time.
Allen and Family.
So very sorry to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. You are in our thoughts at this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Family of Mary Jo Klaus,. Our deepest sympathy go out to you all at this most difficult time. Mary Jo was a great co-worker when I worked for moundview memorial hospital. Always seen her with a smile. Treasure her memories and she will forever remain close in your hearts.
Sorry for your loss Judy. She was a verysweet lady.
So sorry for your families loss. Prayers for everyone.
Allan and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. She will be missed my many.
Our condolences to your family in the loss of Mary Jo. She was a special person. We always loved that she followed the lady green devils softball on and off the field. Her friendship will be missed. God bless! I will keep your family in my prayers.
Very sorry for your loss. She will be missed.❤️?
Sorry for your loss Allan, Darrin, Judy. Very sad to lose a great person that she was.
So sorry for you loss Allan, Judy and Darrin.
So sorry for your loss. Pillar of the community year in/ year out. Thank you Mary Jo for all your years of service. Blessings, love and light to your family.
Dear Klaus Family, your mom was special to many. Spend time now loving each other and the family time you will spend these next few days. Thinking of you
Allan, Judy, Ron, Darrin and family, I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to y’all. I’ll never forget the good time we had in Cancun and it won’t be the same not seeing her walking through town. 🙁 Sending love, God’s Peace and comfort! Big hugs to y’all!!
Allan and family, We are so very saddened by your loss… Every time I think of Mary Jo, it makes me smile- The memories of the great times, oh we could write a book! God bless you during this so difficult of times.
A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May she rest in peace! Most of the world will miss her sense of humor and love of life!
From Sally Klaus, Sarah & Matt Spradley, Steve Klaus’ Family.
Allan and family. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mary Jo’s passing yesterday. My prayers and sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. God bless and RIP Mary Ko… ??
My sympathies to Mary Jo’s family. She was an outstanding member of the community.
Allen & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed visiting with MaryJo, when we would see each another, signing at Trails. May the Lord, give you, His Peace & Comfort.
Thinking of you and your family!
Allen and family So sorry for your loss know that she’s in a better place now our thoughts and prayers are with you all
I’m so sorry to read of Mary Jo’s untimely death. To me, she was just a kid. She certainly knew her business in the Hospital Accounting Department. Allen and family, my sincere sympathy on your loss. God bless.
Best wish to all the family for the Robertson’s
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Allan .Judy, And Darrin We are so very sorry for your loss, Mary Jo was a very close friend more like a sister like Tom would say. She will be missed by so many. May she REST IN PEACE.
my condolences to the Klaus family, Mary Jo will be missed
Allen & Family, Words alone can’t say how sorry we are for your loss. Cherish your memories you two shared. Sincerely, Ross & Mary Moore.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
So sorry to hear about Mary Jo, my prayers are with you Allen and the family.
We are so sorry. She was a good person and shall miss her.
So extremely sorry for your loss. Mary Jo was a special lady and will be missed by so many. Our Deepest Sympathy
Al & family, Bev & Harvey, Our deepest condolences to you in your loss. We will all also grieve to lose someone that was such an important part of our community and the many things that have made us family at A-F. Rest in peace, Mary Jo
Sorry for your loss Allan, Judy and Darrin and families
Allan and family,
We’re so so sorry about Mary Jo. Hugs and prayers for you all during this difficult time.