Mary Jo Krause's Obituary
Mary Jo Krause passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 22, 2015.
Mary Jo was born June 2, 1933 to beloved parents Georgia and James Joseph Kelly.
Her career included working as a secretary for a homicide detective in Wheaton, MD. Some of her interests included spending time with her family as well as reading books about history and mysteries. One thing Mary was most proud of was that her grandfather, Joseph James Kelley, was a member of the original Baltimore Orioles. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
She was proceeded in death by her brother Jimmy Kelley, as well as daughter, Kathy Smith, and son, James Bartholemew.
She is survived by two daughters, Colleen Noll, and Lauren Stahl; and son, Michael Kelley. She has 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members who will take comfort in remembering her wonderful life.
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