Mary Jo (Lipsis) Wagner, age 76, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at her home. Prayer service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Inurnment to follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Animal Shelter, a cause close to Mary Jo's heart and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Born on January 19, 1949, to Richard and Priscilla Lipsis, Mary Jo embraced life on her own unique terms. For many years, Mary Jo dedicated herself to serving her community as an LPN and Charge Nurse in and around the Henry County area. She was known for offering steady, dependable care to her patients, driven by her direct, honest nature.

Outside of her professional life, Mary Jo nurtured a rich tapestry of passions. She found joy in expressing herself through singing and playing multiple instruments and her artistic talents shone in her hobbies: painting, crocheting, and jewelry making, and amazing gift giving. She was also a dedicated and loving caretaker of her beloved animals.

For 23 wonderful years, Mary Jo shared her life with her companion, Bud Boehler. Together, they created treasured memories, exploring the world through travels and cruises.

Mary Jo's legacy lives on through her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Cruce, and her husband, Ken, her son, Chris Wagner, and his wife, Jennifer.  Her companion, Bud Boehler, and his daughters, Shelli Klingele and Stacey Hemphill, and her husband, Matthew, seven grandchildren: AJ, Candace, Josh, Taylor, Megan, Katelyn, and Anthony, and her four great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Priscilla Lipsis, and her brother Gary Lipsis and extended brothers and sisters Paul, Luther, Larry, Hazel, Romana, Pat, and Lyola.

Mary Jo Wagner will be remembered as a caring nurse, a gifted artist, and a woman who lived her authentic life to the fullest.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.