Julia Ann Prich Stocco, age 83, of Virginia, died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Essentia Health – Virginia. She was born Feb. 18, 1930, in Calumet, MN the daughter of Paul and Mary (Reitz) Prich and was a graduate of Greenway High School. Julia married John Stocco on July 15, 1950 in Marble, MN, and they moved to Virginia in 1951. She volunteered as a teacher's aide at the Marquette School and was an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church guilds. Julia belonged to the Northern Club, was a member of the Virginia Women's Bowling league, and she was proud of her many trophies. She enjoyed the company of friends while playing in the Virginia Bocce Ball league, and dancing with her husband was her greatest joy. Above all else Julia chose motherhood as her lifelong profession, devoting her time to her family. She considered herself blessed to be able to closely watch her grandchildren grow up and was their biggest fan at all activities, and she always enjoyed a good game of cards or Yahtzee with them. She baked cakes for all occasions and was an excellent cook; her recipes will be treasured forever. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who encouraged their independence, was proud of their accomplishments and served as their maternal role model.

She is survived by children: Cindy (Brian) Plesha of Virginia, Denise (Brian) Morgan of Mt. Iron, Mary Kay Stocco (fiancé Scott Gerdes) of Virginia, John Stocco of Spencer, IA and Lisa (Michael) Perala of Virginia; siblings: Pauline Kolar of St. Cloud, Mary Ellen (Wes) Otten of Spring Lake Park, MN and Paul Prich of Calumet, MN; grandchildren: Steven Plesha, Erynn Plesha, Brittany (Luke) Chopp, Brooke Morgan, John Morgan, Nathan Stocco, Robert Stocco, Anthony Perala, Juliann Perala, Jack Perala; great-granddaughter: Blakely Chopp; sisters-in-law: Rozann Prich of Keewatin and Donna Prich of Richfield; brother-in-law: Paul Dubovich of Bovey; numerous nieces and nephews, an extended family, and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John on February 8, 2013; siblings: Nicholas Prich, Steve Prich, and Vi Dubovich.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel in Virginia. The visitation will continue at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Thursday, July 11, 2013 beginning with a recital of the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and continuing until the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Reverend Father John O'Donnell will celebrate the Mass. Interment will take place in the Calvary Cemetery in Virginia.

Memorials are preferred.

Family services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia. To express condolences on-line please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Viewing

Wednesday July 10, 2013 , 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel

Rosary

Thursday July 11, 2013 , 9:30 am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Viewing

Thursday July 11, 2013 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday July 11, 2013 , 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Interment

Thursday July 11, 2013 , 12 Noon at Calvary Cemetery - Virginia

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Facts Born: February 18, 1930
Place of Birth: Calument, MN
Death: July 6, 2013
Place of Death: Virginia, MN
Occupation: Homemaker
Hobbies: Bowling, Bocce Ball. Cooking, Baking
Organizations: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Virginia Women's Bowling League, Bocce Ball League

Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:
Memorials Are Preferred