Mary Lou Hodgson, 82

Mary Lou Hodgson, age 82 of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully at Wellington Place on Saturday March 5, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Lou will be held at noon on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends and relatives will gather to share memories from 9-11:45 a.m. at the church prior to Mass. A memorial in lieu of flowers will be established in her name for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Mary Lou was born on January 25, 1940, in Stevens Point, the daughter of Harry and Genevieve (Mansavage) Tomczak. She graduated from Maria High School in 1958. She worked at Hardware Mutual (Sentry Insurance), prior to marrying John C. Hodgson on August 29, 1959, at St. Joseph Parish. Mary Lou worked at the Skalski Company for 20 years before becoming the bookkeeper for Dave Rowe Builders for many years. She also served as the bookkeeper for Hodgson Insurance and Investments until John and Mary Lou retired.

Mary Lou was a member of the Central Wisconsin Drum & Bugle Corps for years in her younger days and continued with her passion for music throughout her life by being a member of the St. Joseph Choir. She also volunteered many hours with various community events and church-related happenings, including the St. Joe’s Picnic. Mary Lou enjoyed camping and being a member of the Anne’s Society at church, but most of all she loved being with family and attending her grandchildren’s events.

She is survived by her children, Kathy (Dave) Hansen of Junction City, Steve (Kim) Hodgson of Plover, and Jim (Dianna) Hodgson of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Brittney Hodgson, Samantha Hodgson, Kylie (Caleb) Barnes, Jasmine (Jacob) Cantrell, and Alex (Victoria) Hansen.

Mary Lou’s family wants to thank the staff at Wellington Place, Inclussa, and Heartland Hospice for all the care and compassion they shared.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.shudafuneral.com.