Mary Jo Sheldon Obituary
The memory of Mary Jo Sheldon (Bay City, Michigan), who passed away on August 5, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Bublitz and Iva Bublitz (Doyen); her husbands, DeWayne Sharrard and Charles Sheldon; her siblings, Patrick Bublitz (Margie), Rocky Bublitz, Evelyn Wendtworth and Margaret Framke; and her brother-in-law Jerry Walraven.
She is survived by: her children, Dean Sharrard (Cheri), Diane Lawler (Mike), Dale Sharrard (Kim), Wayne Sharrard (Berta), Sherry Yanik (Seth) and Amanda Beyer (Justin); her grandchildren, Dean Sharrard II (Emily), Derek Sharrard (Julia), Josh Lawler, Kayla Lawler, Jeremy Sharrard, Jaclyn Kennedy (Zack), Nathan Sharrard, Avery Yanik, Dylan Yanik and Logan Beyer (Madison Beyer); her sister-in-law Carolyn Bublitz; John Bublitz (Ida), Fredrick Bublitz (Sue) and Lois Walraven. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Association.
