She received her nursing degree from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing, spending her early career as a Registered Nurse there, and retired from Purdue University Student Hospital after dedicating an additional 20 years to the university.
Mary was a devoted mother and enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid fan of Purdue Basketball and the Indiana Pacers. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Duane, of 48 years.
She is survived by her brothers, William Neilan of Monticello, IN, Tom Neilan of Maryville, TN and her four children, Teresa Donges (husband: Mike) of Hamilton, OH, Ellen Mazen (husband: Brian) of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Ted Halsema (wife: Mary) of Louisville, KY and Susan Storelli (husband: Nino) of Palatine, IL. Eight grandchildren also survive.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Louisville, KY on June 28, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.