Mary Jo Campbell
1936 - 2016
Mary Jo Campbell
1936 - 2016
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1936
DIED
2016
Mary Jo Campbell Obituary
Battle Creek
Mary Jo Campbell, 79, of Battle Creek, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Northpointe Woods. She was born on December 17, 1936, the daughter of Carroll Rush and Harriet Johannah (Rhode) Rush.
Mary Jo graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1955. She and her husband spent their time in San Diego while Dick was in the Navy. She was a full time homemaker while in California. They returned to Battle Creek and she was hired as an interpreter for the deaf at the school.
Mary Jo is survived by her husband of 60 years - Richard Campbell; daughter, Carol Pease; two sons, Richard (Nancy) Campbell, Jr., and Patrick (Doreen) Campbell; two sisters, Margaret A Rush, and Helen Carolynn Rush; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandchild, JoHanna Wilkerson.
Mary Jo loved music, playing the piano, the organ for church and sewing. She sang with the Sweet Adalines for a short period. She sang A cappella in high school and for the choir. She loved her family dearly and she will be missed dearly by all those who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 W. Dickman Road, on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 1:00 pm with Pastor James Codde officiating. Interment will take place in Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Foundation.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com
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Julie Freeman
August 8, 2020
Richard, Carol & Pat, remembering your sweet mother today especially. She was such a kind lady and I will always remember her. God bless you all.
Richard Tyler
September 15, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Mary Jo so many years ago before the Campbell's lived on Blueberry Lane. Always cheery Mary Jo had been a baton twirler for Battle Creek Central High School Band in the late 1950's. Ten years later I played percussion for the same high school band. Mary Jo loved band music and marching. She encouraged me to stay with music. It was so fun to hear her talk about marching with the Bearcat band when they marched thru downtown Battle Creek after a football victory. She played sports with her children and family friends. She was as good at sport as any of the guys. But most of all I really admired for being a strong loving mother through some very rough years. I say to you, her children, Dick, Pat, and Carol Lee, your mom is a wonderful person. She'll always be in our prayers.
August 22, 2016
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Julie Idema
August 17, 2016
So sad to hear of Mary Jo's passing. Nothing but great memories of times at the Campbell house on Blueberry Lane. Richard, Pat & Carol, she was so loved by our family too and we are so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet spirit and she loved her kids so much! Prayers & love go out to you all.
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Carol Adler
August 15, 2016
So sorry to learn of Mary Jo's passing. My deepest sympathies to the family during the difficult days ahead. May you find comfort and strength in each other, and in happy memories.
April & Stan Andres
August 14, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you both.
August 14, 2016
So sorry to hear of Mary Jo. Sending prayers to Dick, Carol and the family.
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