Mary E. Bodart
Mary Ellen Bodart, formerly Mary Ellen Lorenz, passed away
peacefully at Hospice Home of Hope on December 26, 2016. Mary was born on March
28, 1953 in Fond du Lac to Alfred and Johanna (Habib) Hupfer. Mary graduated
from Goodrich High School in 1971. She married Gregory Bodart on September 21,
1985.
Mary was a child-specific aide in the Rosendale-Brandon
School District.
Mary loved her grandchildren. Her life was enriched by her
relationship with her special granddaughter, Elaney. She was proud of her Lebanese
heritage and had a special affinity for Lebanese food. Mary loved animals and
traveling with her husband, especially to see her brother, Jimmy, in Florida.
She enjoyed spending time at her cottage on the lake. Most of all, she lived
her life helping and caring for all she met.
Mary is survived by her husband, Greg; children, Cynthia (Jeff)
Kreinke and their children, Ryan, Mara and Evan, Gina (Randy) Redmann and their
children, Elaney and Levi, Blake (Michelle) Bodart and their children, Dana,
Damon, Mackenzie, Gavin and Madysen, Burgundy (Jack) Romskog and their
children, Lydia, Emma and Leighna and Bethany (Mark) Goodwin and their
children, Gabriel, Kyleigh, Madisen and McKenna. Mary is further survived by
her brothers, George Hupfer, Naples, FL and Gregory (Ann) Hupfer, Fond du Lac, a
sister-in-law, Donna Hupfer, Holly Hill, FL, nieces, other relatives and many
friends.
Mary was preceded by her parents, and one brother, A. James
Hupfer.
Visitation: Mary’s family welcomes relatives and friends to
the Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac, on Friday, December
30th, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Smiles and memory-sharing are
encouraged. Cremation has taken place. There will not be a memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s name to
St. Agnes Hospice Home of Hope.
Zacherl Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
www.zacherlfuneralhome.com