Mary Elaine (Hofner) Borgert, 95, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Feb. 5, 2017. She was born Sept. 30, 1921, in Lyons, to Elizabeth and Henry Hofner owner of the Ye Olde Hotel in Lyons.
She was a 1939 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Burlington.
She married Marcus Borgert on Sept. 6, 1947, in Lyons; he preceded her in death in 2012.
She enjoyed her volunteer work at Lakeland Hospital, Meals on Wheels and the Ladies Sodality. She was active and a charter member (May 1953) of the local MOMs Club. She loved baking, cooking and taking care of her family.
Survivors include her daughters, Jean (John) Boray, Oconomowoc, Peg, East Troy; grandsons, Marcus (Liza) Boray, Anthem, Ariz., and Matthew (Rene) Boray, Merton; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Lauren, Olivia, Tyler and Isabella Boray; sister Betty Chart, East Troy; and many dear nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 1975 Beulah Ave., East Troy. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Burial will follow at. St. Peter Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Peter’s School or the American Heart Association are suggested.
The family thanks all the wonderful doctors, staff of Seasons Hospice, neighbors and friends.
Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services, Mukwonago, is assisting the family.
