Obituary of Mary Jo Beckman

Mary Jo Beckman of Belle Plaine, MN, left her earthly walk on Monday, June 5, 2023.

A graveside gathering will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Calvary Cemetery, Jordan, MN.

Presiding Pastor: Father Michael Becker.

Mary Jo was born March 19, 1955, to Harold and Anne Beckman in New Prague, MN.

Mary Jo attended St. John the Baptist School and graduated from Jordan High School in 1973.

Mary Jo furthered her education by attending Normandale Community College and the University of Minnesota. She also went on to receive her real estate license.

Mary was the proud owner and operator of a café in Naponee, NE for many years.

The birth of Mary Jo’s daughter, Emily, was her greatest joy.

Mary was a free-spirited soul, creative, and a follower of her own heart. Faith and family were deeply important throughout her life.

After exploring many avenues of life, Mary returned home to Minnesota to spend more time with family.

Mary Jo will be lovingly remembered and missed by her daughter Emily Swayne; mother Anne (Dufek) Beckman; siblings Nancy (Kai) Hammer, Mark (Robin) Beckman, Jeanne (Mark) Fuhrman, Ken (Molly) Beckman, Jon (Wendy) Beckman, Mike Beckman; cousin Ron (Pam) Beckman; along with many other cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and special friends.

Taking Mary Jo’s hand on the other side is her dad (Pops) Harold Beckman, grandparents, uncles, aunt, and cousins.