Mary A. Gatzke
Wednesday, February 17, 1932
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Age:
93 years old
Burial
Location: Byron Cemetery [ view map ]
Private Family Service
The Gatzke family will be honoring Mary with a private family service.
Wednesday, February 17, 1932
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Age:
93 years old
Wednesday, February 17, 1932
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Age:
93 years old
Mary A. Gatzke
Mary Gatzke, 93 of Byron, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on February 17, 1932, to Patrick and Stella Langan (Drummond) in Preston, Minnesota. They later moved to Austin, Minnesota where she graduated from Pacelli High School. She married Milo Gatzke on April 30, 1955, in Austin, Minnesota.
Mary was employed by Mayo Clinic retiring in 1994. She then worked for Comfort Home Health Care until 2007 when she then needed to stay at home to care for her husband.
Mary enjoyed traveling, going to lunch with and spending time with her friends and family, especially the grandchildren.
She is survived by her 4 children; son, Steven (Janet) Gatzke of Byron; three daughters, Karen (Bruce) Mills of Spring Valley, Diane (Tom) Bussell of Stewartville and Kristin Decker of Kasson; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Milo, son Timothy, her parents and eight siblings.
A memorial service for immediate family will be at Byron Funeral Home in Byron, MN. Burial will be at the Byron Cemetery.
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My sympathy and prayers. Always enjoyed talking with Mary when she would come into frank n steins
My sympathies to Mary's family. I've only run into Mary at church or grocery stores but that's even been a few years. I used to see Mary & Mike a lot for cards & gatherings but life changes and grandchildren's activities took up lots of time & I'm sure for them too. I'm sure you have great memories of them too to help you through this time of grief. My prayers are with you all. I have lots of fond memories of your parents.
Dear Gatzke's,
So very sorry to hear about your Mom. I always enjoyed running into her and will always have fond memories of her. Godspeed Mary.
Kim & Phil McPhee