Mary Lou Bohnenkemper, age 92, of Huntingburg

She was born February 18, 1932, in Stendal, Indiana, to Edgar “Everett” and Norma (Weitkamp) McAllister. She earned her Bachelors of Teaching degree from Oakland City College and went on to earn her Master’s Degree from Indiana State University. Mary Lou enjoyed teaching 3 rd grade children at Huntingburg and Holland Schools. 

She married Donald E. Bohnenkemper on June 8, 1957 at Zoar United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and served as church treasurer. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Selvin Community Church. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Donald. 

She is survived by her two daughters, Janie (Tim) Meyer, and Joni Bohenkemper both of Huntingburg; one sister, Ruth Evelyn Knight of Ellettsville; brother, Dale (Lavella) McAllister of Evansville; four grandchildren, Joshua Meyer, Caleb (Brittany) Meyer, Jordan (Jared) Merter, Canaan (John) Preston; and five great-grandchildren, Charlie, Abi, Andie, Izzy and Rylie. 

Visitation for Mary Bohnenkemper will be held at Nass and Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00-8:00 p.m., E.D.T., Thursday, August 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 with burial to follow at the Zoar Cemetery in Holland. Pastor Terry Kamman will officiate the funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to Selvin Community Church.