Josephine M. Mayer

Josephine M. Mayer, 90 of Camp Verde AZ, passed away February 24, 2024.   She was born September 19, 1933, on a farm in Granite township MN, to the late Frank and Josephine Merkling.  She is survived by her children Sandra Hindmarsh (Ron) AZ, Bridget Cox Utah, Greg Mayer (Amy) Wisconsin, sister Ermalinda “Linda” Crotty (David) Utah.  11 grandchildren, Bethany (Mike) Blecha, MI, Jason {Jennifer} Hindmarsh, MI, Rachel (Mike) Giessing, Ut, John Levi Cox (Traci) UT, Aaron (Tara) Mayer, Mathew Mayer, WA, Sarah (William) Zetterwall, WA Jennifer (Joe) Cummings, ID, Troy (Emily) Mayer, WI, Nicholas (Ashley), Mayer, WI, Megan Josephine Mayer, WI and 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  Josie was preceded in death by husband Victor Mayer, sons Randall Mayer, Brian Mayer, son in law John Cox, daughter in law Teri Mayer, brother Cyril Merkling, sisters Arlene Muncy, Helen Ross and Bernadine ‘Bernie” Kroll.  Josie volunteered many hours of service to her church, St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, Adventist Community Food Bank, Adopt-A-Family and local schools.  She would hand out candy and lollipops to the children at the food bank and was known as “the Sucker Lady”.  Josie was an excellent seamstress. She loved to knit hats and ear warmers; she was a great cook.  She loved her crossword puzzles and solitaire card game.  Josie made many friends in the varied places she lived. Special thanks to her good friend Harold Carmody and to the staff at the Haven Assisted Living.  A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday April 13, 2024 at St Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Located at 781 Cliff Parkway in Camp Verde, AZ.