To the family of Mary Jean, I offer my deepest sympathy. May the fond memories of happy times bring you comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:3,4 Blessed be the God and Father of our lord Jesus Christ , the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation…
Acts 24:15 and I have hope toward God, which hope these {men} them selves also entertain, there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and unrighteous.
Mary Jean Ponath
May 16, 1956 – March 2, 2013
A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Mary Jean Ponath, age 56, of St. Cloud who passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. Reverend Tony Oelrich will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.
Mary Jean was born on May 16, 1956 in Yankton, South Dakota to Paul and Agnes (Van Moer) Peterson. She married Stephen A. Ponath on June 26, 1976 in Mankato. Mary Jean was involved in nursing all of her life receiving her Associates Degree of Nursing from St. Catherine’s University. Mary Jean was active in the liturgy committee at St. Augustine’s and mission work with HELPS International in Guatemala.
She loved gardening, reading, and decorating. Mary Jean was a wonderful nurse; caring and comforting. She especially treasured the time spent with her family and friends.
Mary Jean is survived by her husband, Steve; children, Paul (Allison) of Mahwah, NJ, Lesley (Matthew) Dawson of Edina, Molly Ponath of St. Cloud; granddaughter, Sarah; brothers and sister, Doug (Jerilyn) Petersen of St. Cloud, Chuck (Wendy) Peterson of Middletown, CT, Janet (Rob) Emmerson of Des Moines IA; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Special Thank You to the St. Cloud Hospital, Quiet Oaks Hospice House, Central Minnesota Surgical Center, Eye Surgeons and Physicians and all friends and family who have given their support to Mary Jean and her family during this difficult time.
Memorials are preferred.
Guestbook
My sincere sympathy to your family. I did not know MaryJean for very long but what I did know MaryJean was very well liked, respected, caring individual. All of her coworkers cared very deeply about her. Mu heart goes out to all of you. Sincerely, Becki
I wish to express my condolences to the Ponath family. I have had the pleasure of knowing Mary Jean and working with her since CMSC’s inception. Today I took care of eye patients, and thought quite a bit about how Mary Jean has touched my life along with how she taught me to provide better care to my eye patients. Wishing you peace,
Laura
Janet & family,
So sorry to hear of the death of your sister. My condolences to your entire family.
I worked with Mary Jean for just the past year at CMCS. She always greeted her patients so kindly and welcomed them to the surgery center. She demonstrated kindness to us all. I will miss her. Thank you for sharing Mary Jean with me.
Steve and family,
We are so saddened to hear the news of Mary Jean’s illness and passing. I do not think of Mary Jean without thinking of her sparkling eyes, her smile and her wonderful contagious laughter. She will be truly missed. Brenda and Rick Lee, Marshall, MN.
Services
Visitation
Daniel Funeral Home, St. CloudServices
St. Augustine’s Catholic ChurchSchedule Details
A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Mary Jean Ponath, age 56, of St. Cloud who passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. Reverend Tony Oelrich will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.