Mary Jo Hastert
November 11, 1935 - November 01, 2021
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MADISON- Mary Jo Hastert, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at home. She was born on Nov. 11, 1935, in Darlington, the daughter of Joseph Taylor and Erma I. (Ward) Procter.
Mary Jo attended Darlington’s local schools and graduated from Darlington High School in 1953. She lived in Rockford, Ill., for one year with an amazing family, Walter, Helene and Jeanne Murray. Mary Jo’s father and Walter were best friends since childhood.
Mary Jo was united in marriage to Robert J. “Joe” Hastert on April 21, 1956, in Darlington. Together they had two daughters, Kay and Julie. They lived in Madison-area all of their married life. After 59 years of marriage, Joe passed away on May 13, 2015. Mary Jo created life-long friendships while working at East Madison Clinic. She lived by the motto faith, family, friends and music.
Mary Jo is survived by her daughters, Kay (Joe) Taylor and Julie (Martin) Stoddard; grandchildren, Katie (Jeremy) Cloud, Kara (Matthew Stegall) Taylor, Graham (Kelsey) Stoddard, Evan (Allie D’Amato) Stoddard and Brenna Stoddard; great-grandchild, Connor Cloud; brother, Richard Procter; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; and her parents.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Family and friends who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Mary Jo’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the live Webcast link at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. A private family burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. A celebration of Mary Jo’s life will be held at a later date.
Special thanks and recognition to Mary Jo’s entire healthcare team, especially Dr. Sarah Fulham, Dr. John Phelan, Dr. Baher Habeeb, Lori Tierney, SSM Palliative Care, and Agrace Hospice. An extra special thanks to Jim from SSM Meals on Wheels for his years of dedication and care. Memorials may be gifted in Mary Jo’s name to Dane County Humane Society, Second Harvest Food Bank and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Jordan, Muffin, Carly, Kyle, Margaret, Justin, and Adam
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We are thinking of you during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories be in your heart forever.
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Nancy Nilsen
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I was so sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful neighbor for many years.
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Lynette
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Kay, Julie and family, What can I say…. . Mary Jo was a special person, caring, considerate and kind . Her smile would brighten the room. She was also one very fashionable lady in my eyes. I really enjoyed my years working with her and the running into her at the clinic at times . Memories?, just good ones , day to day working with her and the joy of working with and being around her. My most heartfelt sympathy to you , hugs to all and know that I will never forget her Lynette Adams, one of the old “ Easter’s “
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Rhonda K Schoeffel
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Sorry for the loss of Mary Jo. She was a beautiful person, inside and out, and will be missed by many.
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Robert L. Alt MD
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I remember Mary Jo's melodic, gentle voice often suffused with quiet laughter. As receptionist, she was the "first touch"our patients received as they sought help. She listened attentively, asked caring questions and made effective connections to provide help. The same TLC that she lavished upon our patients she gave to us, her fellow health workmates, for example, the sweetness of the birthday cakes she made for us. She set a tone of heartfelt and effective generosity which influenced all of us and made the East Madison Clinic Internal Medicine such a special place. I will gratefully remember you, Mary Jo. Robert L. Alt MD