Mary Jo Jansen, age 77, of Dayton, passed away Monday, August 14, 2018 at Elmcroft of Xenia.

She was born December 21, 1940 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Jacob & Mary (Goubeaux) Beyke. On May 8, 1965 she married Thomas Jansen and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2009.

She is survived by her children: John Jansen of Dayton, Joe Jansen of Miamisburg, Theresa & Jeff Grieshop of Dayton, and Anne Jansen of Dayton. Mary Jo is also survived by her grandson Caleb Grieshop, as well as siblings: John Beyke of Egypt, Ray & Betty Beyke of Greenville, Betty & Jim Garke of Burkettsville, Jerry & Judy Beyke of St. Henry, Jay & Ann Beyke of St. Henry, Tom & Esther Beyke of St. Henry, Jane Beyke of Burkettsville, Dan & Deb Beyke of St. Sebastian, and Mark & Ruth Beyke of Ft. Recovery.

She was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Ann Jansen, and a sister-in-law, Rose Beyke.

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Dayton. She was a homemaker and was a child care provider. Mary enjoyed gardening, reading, embroidery, laughing, playing hearts, and especially spending time with her grandson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery.

Friends may call on Friday, August 17, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, or to Hospice of Dayton.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.