Mary Jo Kessler, Kimberly, age 46. On November 9, 2011 the angels wrapped their wings around Mary Jo and took her home to Jesus. She was born July 24, 1965 in Kaukauna to Peter and Carol (Berghuis) Kessler. Mary Jo was a resident of Cloverdale Group Home and worked at Valley Packaging. She lived a simple life of love for people, puppies and all things John Deere.

Mary Jo is survived by her parents, Peter and Carol; siblings: Anthony "Tony" (Sherri) of Kimberly and Lu Anne (Bob) Janssen of De Pere; nieces and nephews: Melissa (Chris) Wells, Stephanie and Anthony Kessler, Kayla and Kyle Janssen; great nieces: Chloe and Addison Wells; and numerous aunts and uncles.

A celebration of Mary Jo's life will be held Friday November 11, 2011 (TODAY) at ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH (1810 N. McDonald St. Appleton) at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Committal Holy Name Cemetery.

The family would like to thank everyone at Cloverdale Group Home and Valley Packaging for their compassionate and loving care for Mary Jo through the years. Also, a special thank you to Fr. Falk and the ICU and 8th floor staff at Appleton Medical Center for their loving care of Mary Jo and our family through this difficult time.