Mary A. Cooley, 78, Jasper

Mary A. Cooley, 78, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. 

Mary was born May 17, 1945, in Indianapolis to Karl and Ruby (Travers) Zdenek. She was united in marriage to Dan Cooley on March 9, 1962, in Indianapolis. 

Mary was a Mohawk Industries saleswoman. She enjoyed playing cards, being with family, camping at Wildridge Resort, and taking her grandkids on adventures. Mary was a member of the Red Hats Society.

Mary is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dan Cooley of Jasper; her son, Dan (JoAnnette) Cooley of Jasper; her daughter, Danette (Joe) Wendholt of Huntingburg; four sisters, Vicky (Curtis) Brown, Tammy (Jeff) Coss and Vickie Zdenek all of Indianapolis, Nancy (Brian) Murphy of Centerville, Ind.; a brother, Jimmy (Elinore) Zdenek of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Jason (Megan) Wendholt, Justin (Janae) Wendholt, Samantha (Addison) Weyer, Madison and Mackenzie Cooley; three great-grandchildren, Liam, Nora, Jack and Dani, who is coming soon. 

Mary was preceded in death by brothers, Karlie and Mike Zdenek; sisters, Bobbette Zollars and Valerie Carter.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CDT in St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Santa Claus. Friends may call Tuesday at the church from 9:00 a.m. CDT until the time of services.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.