Mary Joan St. John, age 84, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. Mary Jo was born on January 21, 1938 in Rockford, IL to James and Mary Newman. Mary Jo enjoyed sewing, every grandchild of hers received a quilt when they were born. Her grandchildren were her world and she did everything to take care of them.
Mary Jo is survived by her children, William (Daun) St. John, Kathy (Matt) Kobs, Christine St. John, Jack St. John, Carmen St. John, and Karla (Jason) Thomas; grandchildren, Sarah, Jennifer, Kimberly, Trisha, Shelby, Jade, Amy, Kelli, Erik, Brandi, Samantha, Amber, Sydney, Maggie; seven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Newman; grandson, Alex; great granddaughters, Elizabeth and Bridget; sister, Barbara.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on February 25, 2023 from 1pm until the time service at 2pm. Inurnment will take place folllowing the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Mary Jo's name to ProMedica Hospice.