Mary Ann Mazzarese, age 46, of Stillwater, MN, died suddenly on November 22, 2012 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Mary Ann was born on June 5, 1966 to Lawrence and Lavonne (Thron) Emert in Stillwater, MN. Growing up in Stillwater with her brother, Lawrence, and sister Wendy, she attended grade school in Lakeland, and graduated from Hudson High School. She worked for Fireside Hearth & Home in the twin cities for several years. Later, she would become self-employed as a personal concierge.

Mary Ann enjoyed traveling, camping, and the outdoors. She loved spending time in her pond in the back yard and polishing rocks that she found. Taking care of her grandfather was of great importance to her as well.

She is survived by her mother, Lavonne (Step-father Evan Klein) Klein; father, Lawrence (Sara) Emert; brother, Lawrence Klein; sister, Wendy (Greg) Schrock; step-brothers, Dean (Sarah) Klein and Norman Klein; grandfather, Albert Thron, as well as her special aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Carol; and daughter, Courtney.

A memorial service for Mary Ann will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson, WI. Inurnment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Lakeland, MN.

Services are entrusted to the OConnell Funeral Home, Hudson, WI.