Mary Pearo Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Age 95 of NE Minneapolis passed away on January 19, 2024 surrounded by family. Mary was a wonderful mom, wife and friend to many.
Mary was born February 21,1928 in Minneapolis, MN to Robert and Margaret Stevenson. She attended St Lawrence High School and graduated from the University of Minnesota with teaching credentials. She married Doug Johnston October 1949, and they had 5 children. They divorced in 1964. Mary raised her children as a single mother while teaching 4th grade at Sheridan and Waite Park schools.
She married Roy Pearo in December 1974, creating a family with 12 children. The large, blended family celebrated Christmas in the showroom of Hilltop Trailer. Mary and Roy traveled the world, golfing every day at their cabin on Crosslake and while wintering in CA and AZ - Mary had 2 hole-in-ones. She was a voracious reader and did daily crossword puzzles.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Doug and Roy, son Craig and brother Robert Jr. She is survived by sons Stephen (Cindy) Johnston, Mark Johnston, daughters Elizabeth Brown, Susan (Jon) Allen, and Roy's children Betsy Jaros, Chuck Pearo, Jerry (Maureen) Pearo, Dick Pearo, Charlotte (Joe) Wentzel, Gina (Mike) Marushin, and Mary (Brad) Johnson.
Mary's legacy continued in her role as "GG" - grandmother to 26, great-grandmother to 51 and great-great-grandmother to 4. She will be lovingly remembered by all.
Services will be held on Wednesday January 31, 2024 at 11am with visitation at 10am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 2739 Stinson Blvd NE, St. Anthony, MN. Reception to follow. Billmanhunt.com 612 789 3535 Memorials to St. Charles.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Mary M Pearo, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
2701 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Make a Donation
in Mary Pearo's name
People and places connected with Mary
Recent Obituaries
How to support Mary's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Mary Pearo's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
