Mary Ann Esther Schlesinger, nee Jokisch, 82, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, March 26, 1941, in Mascoutah, IL, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Dammert Care Center in Belleville, IL.
Mary Ann worked as a custodian for School District 201 for 16 years. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Belleville IL. She loved cooking and entertaining.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband, Clyde Schlesinger
- Parents, Harold and Catherine, nee Wuebbels, Jokisch
- Daughter, Judith Darnell
- Brother, Paul Jokisch
- Sister, Eileen Jokisch
- Sisters-in-law:
- Veronica Jokisch
- Sharon Jokisch
- Brother-in-law, Clarence Marler
Surviving are her:
- Son, Michael Hamann of Belleville, IL
- Step-son, James “Jimmy” Schlesinger of Belleville, IL
- Brothers:
- David Jokisch of Mascoutah, IL
- Daniel Jokisch of Belleville, IL
- Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville First Assembly Church of God.
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 pm, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Marc Black officiating. Private Interment at Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery, Fayetteville, IL.
7 Comments To "Mary Ann Esther Schlesinger"
#1 Comment By Joyce and Mike Behrns On December 9, 2023 @ 11:30 am
So sorry for your loss. Maryann was a friend and neighbor. She was a very sweet giving lady. She will be missed by many . Prayers are for the family
#2 Comment By Kari T Pruett On December 9, 2023 @ 12:43 pm
She was a great lady! She always had time for you and wanted to talk to you and sit with you. Seeing her always made my day brighter! I am truly blessed that I got to know her!
#3 Comment By Mike Treece On December 10, 2023 @ 7:15 am
I am sad to hear of this news. I worked with her at East. She was a kind person, would always be in a good mood. Even after all her health issues, whenever I saw her, she would always have a smile on her face. Rest in eterrnal peace my friend.
#4 Comment By Nancy Giles On December 10, 2023 @ 12:20 pm
What a fabulous sister-in-law she was. Marveled at the amazing things she could do under such dire circumstances. I will miss our phone calls and am grateful for the wonderful years she and Clyde had together. Rest well, MaryAnn, you were a blessing to all who knew you. Hugs and love.
#5 Comment By Norma Jean On December 11, 2023 @ 1:32 am
I wish everyone could have a friend like I had. We were friends for sixty six years. She loved the city and I loved the country so it worked out great. My heart was sad but will see her one day. Love all of you.
#6 Comment By Lara Perschbacher On December 23, 2023 @ 6:56 pm
I am so sorry to hear this news. She was a sweet lady and neighbor. I really got to know her when I worked with Sharon. I will never forget the kindness both of them showed to me and my girls.
#7 Comment By Dorothy On March 24, 2024 @ 11:45 am
Mary Ann was a beautiful friend with a heart full of love. Loved her and will see her in heaven.