Mary will be deeply missed by her children, Kristi La Valle, Roberta J. (James) DeLong, Donald Hosford; brothers, Peter (Gladys) Olson and Donald (Mary) Olson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Hosford; daughter, Mary Ellen Hosford; brother, Robert J. Olson; sister, Nancy Hill.
Mary was a devout foodie. She always loved going out to eat. She also enjoyed gardening. She was a past president of Knights of Columbus Auxiliary # 5141. She was a longtime volunteer at Ronald McDonald House through the Knights of Columbus, which was close to her heart. Above all else, Mary loved her family and her countless friends.
Visitation will be at 10am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11am on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Church of St. Timothy, 707 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Menomonie, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Church of St. Timothy.
