Mary Jo LaRue, age 73 of Clinton Township, passed away January 22, 2026 at McLaren Macomb Hospital, Mount Clemens. She was born November 21, 1952 to Viola (Slankster) and Joseph Butke in Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Mary Jo enjoyed gardening, shopping for collectibles and collecting coins. She loved all animals.

Surviving are her children, April (Daniel) Simon and Joseph (Felicia) LaRue, and grandchildren Riley, Maci and Aubree Simon.

Mary Jo was predeceased by her parents Viola and Joseph Butke.

Visiting hours will be from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026 with a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor G.W. Hall officiating at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

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