Mary Lou Doney

March 8, 1930 - September 12, 2012

Mineral Point - Mary Lou Doney, age 82, of Mineral Point passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 8, 1930 the daughter of Ernest and Nora (Schaaf) Graber. She graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1948. She married David Doney on October 14, 1952 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mineral Point. Mary Lou worked on the family farm, Mineral Point Senior Center, and Hodan Center, Inc. until her retirement in 2009. She also drove the legion members to various events. She was awarded the Outstanding Citizen Award in 1993. She was a lifetime Pointer, Badger, Packer, and Brewer fan and loved all sports, especially watching Parker, Bo, and Matt. She also enjoyed a Notre Dame loss!!! Mary Lou is survived by her children, Nancy Doney (Jim Kroll) of Gilbert, AZ, Mike Doney (Ronda Starkenburg) of Madison, Todd (Cindy) Doney of Mineral Point, Noreen Doney of Mineral Point, Tim Doney of La Crosse, and Mary Ann Doney (Dan Amesquita) of Rockford, IL, three grandchildren; Parker, Bo, and Matt Doney, a sister Nancy Graber, brothers Kenneth (Marie Johnson) Graber, Ted (Mary) Graber, Sam (Sandy) Graber, sister-in-law Berniece Graber and Pat (Tom) Forbes, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband David Doney, her in-laws Doris and Bernard Doney, brothers Dave Graber and George Graber, sister-in-law Barb Graber and Ellie Graber, and nephews Scott, Mike, and Larry Graber. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Ss. MARY & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH in Mineral Point. Fr. Monte Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME in Mineral Point. Special thanks to Upland Hills Hospice for their loving care of Mary Lou, especially Stacy Campbell.