Mary N. Heller, 83, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice with her family by her side. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Colorado Springs, CO to the late James Oscar and Goldie (Spradling) McDonald.
On August 4, 1973, Mary was united in marriage to Clarence M. Heller, he preceded her in death on March 30, 2016.
One of Mary’s proudest moments was receiving her High School diploma from LTC on January 24, 1983, at the age of 41. Mary loved working as a Dietary Aide at SunnyRidge Nursing Home in Sheboygan for 20 years before retiring.
In her younger years Mary loved to bowl and is in the Bowling Hall of Fame at North Bowl Lanes. She also enjoyed playing cards, Mexican train and Bonko are just a few to name. Taking trips to the Oneida Casino to play Bingo and the slot machines was also a pastime of hers. Mary like to sew and made aprons for all her grandchildren so they could help her bake at Christmas time. It was creating those memories along with so many others that she cherished the most. Her family meant the world to her, she loved spending time with them, whether it was during the holidays, attending different events that her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were partaking in, stopping by her children’s homes and visiting and helping them with anything they needed or taking car rides with no destination in mind with Clarence. She looked forward to her weekly visits with her sister-in-law Linda and spending time with her friends. Mary had a heart of gold and a welcoming personality. She made friends wherever she went and made it a point to keep in contact with them all. She was known for her cards. Mary would send a card to all of her family and friends not only on special occasions, but also just to let them know she was thinking of them. Those cards are going to be cherished by all who were lucky to receive them.
She has a strong faith and was a member of Crossroad Community Church.
Mary is survived by her children; Norah Kissinger, Edwin R. (Nancy) Perry Jr., Bonnie (Paul) Kuhn all of Sheboygan, James (Lori) Perry of Plymouth, Morgan (Adrienne) Heller of Lodi, and Wendy (Mike) Donlon of Newton, by her 18 grandchildren, Cliff (Alison) Kissinger, Lindsay Montgomery, Zach (Lisa) McKenzie, Holly (Bennett) Anderson, Seth (Sharlena) McKenzie, Travis Perry, Tyler Perry, Trevin (Maret) Perry, Nick Donlon, Joel (Tiffany) Donlon, Alec Donlon, Charles (Kristen) Kuhn, Garrett (Laura) Kuhn, Samuel (Britt) Kuhn, Sarah (Riley) Smith, Drew Luber, Emma Heller and Ava Heller, 35 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Linda McDonald, Diane (Glenn) Brasser and Emmy Lou Birkle. She was preceded in death by her parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, husband Clarence, the father of her children Edwin R. Perry Sr., daughter Patricia L. McKenzie, grandson Brandon, siblings, Goldina, James and Sarah, and her brothers-in-law Ted Heller and Pat Birkle.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 5:45 PM at Crossroads Community Church, 4321 Co. Rd. A, Sheboygan. Entombment will take place on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Greenlawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Peace Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the CHURCH.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Mary’s name.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for all their care, concern and support.
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The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Mary’s arrangements.
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