Mary Gatzke, 93 of Byron, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on February 17, 1932, to Patrick and Stella Langan (Drummond) in Preston, Minnesota. They later moved to Austin, Minnesota where she graduated from Pacelli High School.  She married Milo Gatzke on April 30, 1955, in Austin, Minnesota.

Mary was employed by Mayo Clinic retiring in 1994. She then worked for Comfort Home Health Care until 2007 when she then needed to stay at home to care for her husband.

Mary enjoyed traveling, going to lunch with and spending time with her friends and family, especially the grandchildren.

She is survived by her 4 children; son, Steven (Janet) Gatzke of Byron; three daughters, Karen (Bruce) Mills of Spring Valley, Diane (Tom) Bussell of Stewartville and Kristin Decker of Kasson; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Milo, son Timothy, her parents and eight siblings.

A memorial service for immediate family will be at Byron Funeral Home in Byron, MN. Burial will be at the Byron Cemetery.