Mary A. Heberer, 72, Ferdinand

Mary A. Heberer, 72, of Ferdinand, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.

She was born December 6, 1945, to Martin and Henrietta (Bachman) Auffart. She was united in marriage to Arthur Heberer on June 26, 1992, in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2002.

Mary was a member of Christ the King Parish-St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, and its St. Anne’s Sodality.

She retired from DMI as a secretary.

She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She enjoyed flowers, going out to lunch with her friends, her friends at the gym and various card clubs, and her lunches with Claire. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

She is survived by one brother, Joe (Lyra) Auffart of Jasper; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Auffart and Jeanette Auffart, both of Ferdinand.; two stepsons, Arthur Heberer III of Virginia and William Burgess Heberer Sr. of Jasper; one stepdaughter, Mary Hudson Potts of Louisville; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death also by three brothers, Anthony, Bob and Jim Auffart; one sister, Ruth Auffart; one niece, Jenny Seaton; and one nephew, David Auffart.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 14, 2018, in Christ the King Parish-St. Ferdinand Catholic Church at 10 a.m., with burial of cremains to follow in the church cemetery.

There will be no visitation prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Parish or a favorite charity.

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