It is so sad to know that one of my “best” nursing school classmates has moved on to a new life with our Lord. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo Sakry
August 11, 1942 – December 31, 2016
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Mary Jo Sakry, age 74, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in Waite Park.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Mary Jo was born on August 11, 1942 in Crookston, Minnesota to Joseph and Katherine (Phalen) Malone. She graduated from the St. Cloud School of Nursing in 1963. Mary Jo married Dennis Sakry on June 6, 1964 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. She worked as a Registered Nurse throughout her life, spending the last 22 years at the St. Cloud V.A. Health Care System. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Mary Jo loved taking care of her family and her friends.
She is survived by her husband; children, Kim (Win) Wratschko of Genoa City, WI, Scott of Chandler, AZ; grandson, Sebastian Sakry; sisters, Patty Nosan of White Bear Lake, twin sister, Marilyn Sweetnam of Duluth, and Diane (Andy) Driver of St. Cloud; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Bud Peterson; and infant son, David.
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My thoughts are with the family of Mary Jo during their time of grief. The Bible promises that soon God will wipe away the tears from all faces. (Isaiah. 25:8) and there will be a resurrection (John 5:28)
My thoughts & prayers are with you. MaryJo was such a great gal, always had time for anyone that needed a moment of her time. She was a very special friend of mine & I will miss very much. My deepest sympathies to all of her family.
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Mary Jo was truly an angel here on earth. We are blessed beyond measure to call you family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
To Denny and Family,
You’re in my thoughts and prayers for the loss of you’re Wife and Mother, Mary Jo. I know Mary Jo was a special wife and partner for you Denny, and that you will miss her very much in your life. My sympathies to you and your family.
What a deep loss to Mary Jo’s family and all of us, who have had the pleasure of knowing her over the years. She was always a friendly, caring woman. May God bless her family during this difficult time.
Mary was the dearest and kindest friend who was loved very much. Our prayers go out to the entire family.
My sympathies to the entire family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sweet Mary Jo – you will be missed by so many.
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A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Mary Jo Sakry, age 74, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in Waite Park.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.