Mary Gjermo

Stoughton- Mary J. Gjermo, age 76, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Stoughton on September 1, 1941 the daughter of Wilbur and Olga Straavaldson. Mary graduated from Stoughton High School in 1959. In November 1962 she married Dale Gjermo. Together they farmed in the Town of Pleasant Springs for almost 30 years. Mary enjoyed caring for her animals on the farm and tending to her garden and flowers. Mary was a dedicated member of West Koshkonong Lutheran Church. She worked at MARC Stoughton and a Madison flower shop. Mary was loved by all of her family. She is survived by her son, David Gjermo; daughter, Denise (Richard) Haried; two grandchildren, Ingrid and Erik Haried; siblings, Elaine (John) Schollmeyer, Shirley Ehle, Ruth (Jack) Langmeier, Bill (LaVae) Straavaldson; sister-in-law, Helen Straavaldson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends; and granddog, Dude. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband, Dale; and siblings, Irene (Eldon) Bronte and Bob Straavaldson. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton, with Rev. Richard Dowling officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, immediately following the services, in the church fellowship hall. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the time of services Saturday. A special thank you to Stoughton Hospital for their care. Please share your memories of Mary at: www.CressFuneralService.com.

Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
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