Mary Jo Burns Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Jo Burns (Cottage Grove, Minnesota), who departed this world on February 21, 2025 at the age of 77. Mary Jo leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Jo Burns to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond O'Loughlin and Jane O'Loughlin (Hill); her husband Terry Burns; and her siblings, Janet Merz, Jim, David and Dan O'Loughlin.
She is survived by: her children, Shannon Burns (Jenny) of Whitefish Bay, WI, Sean Burns (Kim) of Cottage Grove, MN, Sarah Neitz (Dennis) of Cottage Grove, MN and Shane (Jen) of San Diego, CA.; her sisters, Carol Smart (late Bob) of Waukesha, WI and Shawn O'Loughlin (Janet) of Venice, FL; her grandchildren, Mikaela, Abby, Max, Kacie, Jack, Truxton and Beau; and her siblings-in-law, Sharon Terrill (Doug) of Fond du Lac, WI, Judy Gurgel (Bob) of Milwaukee, WI, Dan Burns (Michelle) of Kenosha, WI, Mark Burns (Karen) of Oshkosh, WI and Wendy Petak (Rich) of Fond du Lac, WI. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flower donations, the family is requesting donations to 1) Our Lady of Peace Hospice at https://ourladyofpeacemn.org, where MJ received the best care imaginable as she made her final journey; and/or the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac at https://bgcfdl.org, which celebrates MJ's life mission as a teacher.
