Mary Jo Pierick
September 28, 1950 - October 28, 2015
Obituary
MADISON-Mary Pierick, age 65, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at her home. She was born on Sept. 28, 1950, in Tomah, the daughter of Vernon and Violet Zahrte. Mary retired from her position as Employee Trust Fund Specialist for the State of Wisconsin where she worked for over 30 years. She was also a proud member of AA for 30 years. Mary loved to fish, travel and the outdoors. But her true passions were music, cooking and taking care of her family and friends. She was a wonderful cook and loved to feed those around her. Always happy, Mary will be remembered for her big heart and kind spirit. Mary is survived by her sons, Alex (Alisa) and David (Annie); daughter, Shelby (Shawn); sister, Chris; brothers, Clark (Jeannie) and Patrick; nieces, Zanny and Angie (Ken); and four grandchildren, Avrey, Alana, Jarek and Kailyn. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, with the Rev. Bob Groth presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to her longtime church, Vineyard Church of Oregon, www.welcometovineyard.com. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Oct 31, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Oct 31, 2015 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Kate Lein
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Mary Jo,was a dear friend as we were both coming of age. I have many special memories.
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Jeffrey Miller
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I worked with Mary for 24 years, some quite closely when she provided retirement training for employers.
Mary always strived to do her best to help others, whether at work or during her free time. I recall running into her doing Christmas shopping, and it turned out she was buying gifts for children whose parents were incarcerated. That was Mary.
Our loss is Heaven's gain. - Jeff
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Phyllis Fuller
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To Mary's family. I am so sorry for your loss. Mary was a kind and caring soul. She was a great cook and showed her love by serving others , listening and feeding others. I worked with Mary for years at ETF. I am very much saddened by her death. Phyllis Fuller
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Jackie Layf
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They come No Better than Mary Jo! Gone way too soon! :-(
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Jocelyn Brown
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I am so sorry to learn of Mary's passing. I worked with Mary at ETF and she was always so upbeat and helpful and just such a special person. May God comfort you and give you peace as you grieve your loss.
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Debbi Hornbeck
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I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mary in the Disability Unit at ETF years ago, and she was special. I will always remember her laughter and smile. She spoke of her family often and the love she had for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.