Mary Neubert

Mary Neubert, age 78, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.Mary Elizabeth Neubert was born July 26, 1930, in North Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Plantholt) Neubert. Mary was baptized and confirmed at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato.She attended Holy Rosary Grade School and Loyola High School.At age 15, she attended the Convent of the Sorrowful Mothers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.She returned to North Mankato and graduated from Loyola High School. She moved to Minneapolis where she attended the Minnesota School of Technology earning a Lab and X-ray Technician degree.She worked in Fergus Falls and Melrose as a Lab and X-ray Technician.In 1952, Mary moved to Pelican Rapids where she was employed by Pelican Valley Health Center.For several years she worked at St. Marys Hospital in Detroit Lakes and then returned to Pelican Valley Health Center working for Dr. Korda, Dr. Carlson, Dr. Thompson, and Dr. Kennedy.Mary retired in 1991.Mary was an active member of St. Leonards Catholic Church and a member of the Pelican Rapids V.F.W. Auxiliary.She enjoyed bowling, reading, fishing and traveling.Mary lived by strong faith and values but never took herself too seriously.She was comfortable with herself and comfortable with everyone else.Her generous, accepting, and fun loving spirit always put others at ease.Mary is survived by one brother, Francis Neubert of North Mankato, MN; sisters-in-law: Fay Neubert, Wauwatosa, WI, Lois Neubert, North Mankato, MN, Helen Neubert, Mankato, MN; many nieces and nephews; and a dear friend Hazel Hovde of Pelican Rapids.She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and nine brothers.In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Lake Region Cancer Care and Research Center, 712 S. Cascade, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537, Attn: Foundation.Blessed Be The Memory Of Mary Neubert