Mary Lou Buckley

Mary Lou is survived by her children, Susan (Fred) Lister; Bob (Mary) Richards; Tim (Teresa) Richards; nine grandchildren, Nikki, Stephanie, Sara, and Jenna Lister, Scott (Jennie) Richards, Dave (Megan) Richards, Matt (Meghan) Richards, Tracy Richards, Danielle (Brian Lang); Seven great grandchildren. Brothers Bill Hellmich, Jim (Jo) Hellmich, Carl (Katha) Hellmich and sister Ann Hall. She is preceded in death by her brother John Ed Hellmich, her parents Albert and Lou Hellmich.

Mary Lou was born in Greensburg, on October 26, 1930 to Albert and Lou Hellmich. She graduated from Greensburg High School. She was employed by Decatur County Hospital and worked in the lab in Greensburg, and later on she worked at Minear’s in sales. She was married to Raymond (Dan) Richards. To this union 3 children were born. Later on she married Tom Buckley. She moved to Limon when she was 77 years old.

She loved to shop and play cards with her friends. She was also known for her cooking (homemade noodles). She will always be remembered for her feisty personality. She was a Member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Limon.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11:00 a.m. Father Bill Ehalt will be officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor's choice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com