Mary DuBois
Mary DuBois
Mary DuBois passed away peacefully at home Feb. 20, 2026, surrounded by family. Mary was born Feb. 21, 1947, in Neillsville, WI. She grew up on the family farm in the Town of Levis and attended her early schooling at a one-room school house.
Mary attended high school and college at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. She loved her time in the dorms and made two of her lifelong friends there, Shannon and Diana.
She graduated in 1969 with a degree in elementary education. Her first teaching job was in Lewiston, MN, and her next job took her to Denver.
Mary’s time in Denver was filled with backpacking, ski trips and concerts. She met her lifelong friend, Sherry. The biggest highlight was meeting her husband, Larry.
Mary and her family moved back to Wisconsin in 1987 and then moved back to her hometown in 1995.
Mary worked a variety of jobs - Pizza Hut, Leeson, home health - and her main priority was whatever job could allow her to spend the most time as possible with her family. She was an incredibly hard worker and took pride in whatever she did.
Mary was a lifelong learner. She returned to school and became a registered nurse at age 59. Mary worked in long-term care right until she got sick in November. She was well liked by coworkers, residents and their families for her dedication and caring.
Above all, Mary’s biggest love and devotion was for her family. Her unconditional love and support showed through her thoughtful gifts and traditions for all holidays, endless sports games she attended cheering on her daughters (even though she was not a sports fan!) and encouraging cards and messages.
She loved being a Nana and continuing traditions with her grandchildren. Mary was known for keeping busy. She loved gardening, kayaking, spending time at the family farm, finding a good deal (a regular at the thrift shop) and consistently donating blood (more than 10 gallons!).
Mary was interested in her family history and went to Germany in 2017 with Larry to spend time with Mary’s family there. She loved researching and maintaining her Victorian home.
Mary’s faith was very important to her and a source of strength, values and community. She enjoyed the fellowship at Zion Lutheran in Granton. Mary will be remembered for her kind nature, generous spirit and making all feel welcome. She maintained her hope, optimism, and humor until the very end.
Mary is survived by her husband of almost 45 years, Larry; daughters Kristin (Adam) of Casco; Melissa, Milwaukee; and Jessica, Milwaukee; grandchildren Maya, Augustus, Corbin and Felicity; nieces and nephews; and pets at home and at the farm.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Wilhelm and Virginia Meyer; brothers Samuel MacGregor, John MacGregor and David Meyer; sister Sharon MacGregor; and other extended family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Clark County Humane Society or your local shelter–Mary was always an animal lover.