Mary Jo Yttri
June 29, 1948 - July 27, 2014
Obituary
Yttri, Mary Jo
MADISON – Mary Jo (Haas) Yttri, age 66, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on June 29, 1948, in Madison, the daughter of Joseph and Rosemary (Flynn) Haas. Mary Jo grew up on the near east side of Madison where she attended Edgewood High School. She later attended UW Oshkosh where she graduated with a degree in education. On August 30, 1969, she married Richard “Rick” Yttri. Mary Jo spent the next few years teaching in Green Bay. She later returned to Madison to raise her family. While her children were young, Mary Jo worked as an in-home daycare provider. She later returned to the classroom where she spent the next 23 years as a kindergarten teacher at Lapham Elementary School. Mary Jo retired in 2012. She is survived by her husband, Rick; their four daughters, Meegan, Beth (Patrick Bosmans), Jennifer, and Sarah; three grandchildren, Mahaya, Jaedyn, and Anya; her siblings, Jane (Richard), Steve (Holly), Debby (Peter), and Ellen; as well as many in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER, 149 Waubesa St., Madison, WI 53704, on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME 5203 Monona Dr. Madison, WI 53716 on Friday, August 15, 2014, from 5p.m. to 7p.m., and at the community center from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools Lapham/Marquette Endowment. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Visitation
Fri Aug 15, 2014 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Sat Aug 16, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Goodman Community Center • 149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704
Service
Sat Aug 16, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Goodman Community Center • 149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704
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michelle
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my family knew mary jo and her family vey well i think i used to babysit for one of the girls we were neighbors that used to live across the street from them i was saddened to see of her passing mary jo was a wonderful ldy very sad
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Kelly Kearns
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Both of my kids, Kylen and Liana McClintock, were fortunate to have Mary Jo as their kindergarten teacher. She instilled a sense of caring and compassion amongst the kids, and a strong love for learning. She made every kid feel special and loved. She will be missed by many. - Kelly Kearns
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Lynn Shafel
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We were so sad to see Mary Jo's obituary in the newspaper this morning, but glad to have the opportunity to tell you what a wonderful person we thought she was, making such a big impact on so many lives. She was our daughter Kristin's day care provider in the early 80s, and Kristin thrived in her care. Mary Jo inspired me to join the Central City Family Day Care group and start my own family day care when I had our second child Tim in 1985. Her bright spirit, her wry wit, her strength, her caring, her expertise, her dedication, and her humor will be remembered fondly and missed by many, many parents, children (of many ages by now), neighbors, and friends. Our hearts go out to your family at this time.
Lynn, Dan, Kristin, and Tim Shafel
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Luanne Fuller Schmidt
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I felt very sad when my dad called to tell me of Mary Jo's passing. Mary Jo was part of a group of kids that grew up in the Orton park area of Spaight , Rutledge and Few Streets. I have not seen Mary Jo since childhood, but the memories of the 50s and 60s seem like yesterday. We played, and had great fun, it was a time of innocence . May she rest in peace. Luanne Fuller Schmidt
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Stefan Berggren
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We knew Mary Jo as a friend, neighbor and teacher. She was our back yard neighbor and helped shape our kids during kindergarten. I always saw her with a smile and a laugh when we talked. She was one of those individuals who was always willing to listen and had such great enthusiasm. Our boys loved her as a teacher and will miss her very much. They will hold onto to the legacy that she brought as a teacher and advocate. Mary Jo made a difference in our lives and many others. Take the time to remember and do not forget all that she gave to this community.... Shine on in the Cosmos... We'll be remembering and raising a toast to you...Stefan, Emily, Matias and Anders.
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Al Michels
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I worked some with Mary Jo. Great teacher and parent, as I had daughter, Megan, in my 5th class at Marquette Elem. Always a super volunteer at Orton Park Fest. The world will miss her positive ways.