Mary C. Jesmok (nee Werner) died on February 21, 2019, at the MIlwaukee Catholic Home, six weeks before her 98th birthday. She was born in Manitowoc on April 5, 1921, to Carl Werner and Helen Jacquette Werner. Cherished wife of the late John Jesmok, a retired Milwaukee Police Officer. Beloved mother of Dennis (Janet), Gary, and John ( Annette). Preceded in death by her brothers Gus, Carl, James, and Robert Werner. Lovingly remembered by former daughter-in-law Diane (Deena) Jesmok and grandchildren Garrett Jesmok, Desiree Iqbal, J.C. Jesmok, and Ellen Sampers, and great-grandchildren Amir and Giselle Iqbal, sister-in-law Pam Werner, other nieces and nephews including James Werner, Bret Werner, and Andrea Corso, and special friends Barbara O'Neill, Ann Haas, and Mary Sevcik.Long-time resident of Hart Park Square, Mary was known for her sense of style and tart humor. She loved socializing, sheepshead, the Packers, YSL Opium (her one luxury), romance novels, word puzzles, and a good laugh. She was an excellent cook and caterer and an accomplished seamstress. She loved entertaining family and friends over the holidays for generations. Her grandkids' most vivid and cherished memories are the seamless ways she entertained and the amazing waffles she served for breakfast. She raised three wonderful sons and was the center of a large extended family for many years.Her last wish: "I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done." Special thanks to all those at the Catholic Home for their special care. Her life will be celebrated by family members in the Spring.