Mary Jean Goeres

The Sheridan’s celebrate you mother’s life. We were in Lodi a brief time but, a time of immense input on your mother’s part to the Town, the School, and the Arts. Mary Jean leaves a pretty wonderful legacy. Our thoughts and love. Shelly,Michael,Kathy,Chris,Pat,Tim,Mary and Boo(Bridgette) Sheridan

When I was a high school lad I had the opportunity to sing in the Lodi United Methodist Church Choir under the direction of Mary Jean. She had unbridled enthusiasm in this role and it was such a privilege to sing in a group of adults. Music was such a large part of her life.. It brings a smile to my face when I recall her joyous vigor conducting the choir. My condolences to Ted and the family. Steve Herwig West Des Moines, Iowa

Dear Ted, With my sincere sympathy. Can't remember meeting your wife, but I have good memories of working for you at the cannery and on the field crew with Simon Miller and Chauncy Gannon as supervisors. I applaud you and your wife for your many contributions to the town and citizens of Lodi (and also for your father's beneficence before you.) Having summer employment with your firm certainly helped me get through the University of Wisconsin (and then on to a USAF career). I understand the ordeal that you have gone through and the despair of Alzheimer's as my wife is now in memory care as well. God Bless, Richard Wigglesworth Hernando, Florida

To Sue, I wanted to send a note to help you through your really sad moments of losing your mom. I'm sure her passing was a blessing after seeing her leaving you with Alzheimer Disease. We know that the end is coming when a loved one has a terminal disease and we try to prepare for the loss and the pain that is with that, but try as we might it still hurts so much. I'm sure that the many memories and stories shared have helped. Your faith and Gods love will carry you through this and other rough spots in your life. She touched many many people.

Dear Goeres Family, We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, Mary Jean. We have so many great memories of her from Youth Symphony days, and especially when both your parents came to the Madison Opera performance reception for our brother Tom years ago. We had a very memorable visit with them at that time. We also cherished the rides to Youth Symphony rehearsals! We are grateful and fortunate to have known her, ( and your dad) as they both were incredible role models for their kids, the arts, community. Most of all, your mom's spirit of unconditional love and support is our greatest memory. The Murphy Family Middleton, WI