Mary Ann Hoerstmann, 88, of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Skemp’s Subdivision in Hazel Green, WI, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until 10:45 am on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Ann will be at 11:00 am on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Jacob Francois as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Mary Ann was born in 1938, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Frederick and Marie (Reinker) Skemp. She was united in marriage to Norman Hoerstmann in 1957 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque. They shared 66 wonderful years together prior to him preceding her in death in 2024.

She graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque.

Mary Ann dedicated her career to serving others as a Paraprofessional/Special Education Assistant with the Dubuque Community School District. She also shared her love of working with children as a Day Camp Director for the Green Hills Council of Girl Scouts. In her leisure time, Mary Ann enjoyed painting china with her friends each week, a pastime she cherished. She was also a proud member of the Dubuque Porcelain Artist Club.

Some of Mary Ann’s favorite memories were made hosting summer family gatherings and celebrating their annual July 3rd tradition. She will be remembered for her selfless nature, always giving of herself to family and friends and generously sharing her many talents with those she loved.

Survivors include four children, Michael (Kaylen) Hoerstmann of Sun Prairie, WI, Patrick (Brenda) Hoerstmann of Merrill, WI, Heather (Jim) Barker of Prior Lake, MN, and Molly (Brent) Klefstad of Boyceville, WI; seven grandchildren, Nick Hoerstmann, Megan (Max) Hinker, Ben Hoerstmann, Ainsley and Warwick Barker, and Cade and John Klefstad; one great-grandson, Luke Hanke; four siblings, Janet (Jim) Neyens, Jean (Paul) Wienecke, Frederick (Dianne) Skemp, and Dianne Bradley; sister-in-law, Patricia Skemp; many nieces and nephews and dear friends.

Besides her parents and husband, Mary Ann was preceded in death by four brothers, Johnny and Jimmy Skemp in infancy, and Thomas and William Skemp; and brother-in-law, Tom Bradley.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Mary Ann’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.