Mary Jane Stotlar, 88, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East Campus in Davenport, Iowa surrounded by her loved ones.

Friends and family may visit from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday March 11, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

A Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Troy Hythecker. Burial will follow at Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Mary Jane was a remarkable woman who has left a legacy of kindness, love, and generosity that will stand the test of time. She was born on February 10, 1936, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, daughter of Stanley and Carmen (Britton) Mattson.

Mary Jane was a loving and devoted spouse, parent, and friend. She married Kenneth Stotlar on October 27, 1962, creating a beautiful and loving union that spanned 25 years until Kenneth’s passing in June of 1988. Together they raised seven children who will remember her as the guiding light in their lives.

Mary Jane’s professional life was spent working in retail. She was blessed to have worked alongside her best friend Rosie Ries at Woolsworth from 1976 until its closing. Mary Jane again found work with close friends George and Suzie Roby at Sibbings Jewelry as a saleswoman. After the Roby’s retired, Mary Jane was blessed once more. This time being professionally reunited with her best friend Rosie at Hillcrest where she worked until her retirement. She was an invaluable worker that was always dedicated to her work, and was thought of highly by everyone that worked with her.

Her kindness and generosity knew no bounds. She was a pillar of strength and support for family and friends, always offering a helping hand or a listening ear. Her ability to make others smile will never be forgotten.

She enjoyed watching any sports that were on and cheering on her favorite teams. She was also an avid bowler.

Mary Jane’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her. Her contributions, both personally and professionally, have left and incredible mark on our community. She will be sorely missed, and her memory will remain forever cherished. Mary Jane is survived by her children Sandra (Mick) Johnson, David Stotlar (Lisa Vanderbilt), Pam Stotlar (Craig Smothers), Patty (Barry) Tucker, and Paula Herber, daughters-in-law Barb Stotlar and Diane Stotlar, grandchildren Scott (Kelly) Stotlar, Shaun Stotlar, Todd Stotlar, Amie (Gaylen) Hackemack, Derek (Kori) Stotlar, Jeremy (Lesa) Johnson, Jodi (Ben) Williams, Corey (Taryn) Stotlar, Amber (Adam Van Natta) Smothers, Cody Tucker, Samantha (Brian) Brunat, Victoria (Simran Johal) Dietz, Tony (Shayna Woods) Tucker, Danielle (Mike) Denson, Jessica (Shadow Livensburger) Herber, Nathan Herber, and Lindsey (Jon) Simcina, 28 great grandchildren, brother William Mattson, and several nieces.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, sons Bruce and Joe Stotlar, and her parents Stanley and Carmen.

In remembering Mary Jane, we honor her life and celebrate her accomplishments. She was an inspiration to us all, and her legacy will live on. May her memory be a blessing to those fortunate to have known her.

Special thanks to Doctor Asner, nurses Jamie and Maddy, and assistants Chad and Patty for all their wonderful care of mom.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary Jane’s name to the American Cancer Society.