Mary Helen Bohenkamp

Mary Helen Bohenkamp, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. She was 89 years old. Born October 13, 1934, on the family farm near Venedocia, Ohio, she was the youngest daughter of Benjamin and Josephine (Fissel) Davies. Mary Helen graduated from York High School now Lincolnview in Van Wert County. She was Salutatorian of the Class of 1952 at York, and attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She was an Executive Secretary who was employed by National Seal Company now Federal-Mogul in Van Wert; City Loan and Savings Company in Lima, OH; SCM Corporation in Marion, IN; Marsh Supermarkets in Yorktown, IN; CTB in Milford, IN; and Warsaw Community Schools Central Office in Warsaw, IN. She received her Certified Professional Secretary's rating in 1981. During her many moves and while raising her family, she was involved in church and volunteer work. As a member of First Presbyterian Church, she was a past Elder, a moderator of PW, and served on many committees. Mary was devoted to her family and loved the many gatherings they had throughout the year. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She was an avid IU Basketball fan. Mary bowled for over 60 years, attended many tournaments, and accumulated many patches, pins, and trophies. She is survived by three daughters, Colleen (Jerry) Dixon of Muncie, IN; Bobbi Carney of Bloomington; Elizabeth (Don) Rix of Carmel, IN; and one son, John (Jennifer) Kampf of Ocean View, HI. Also surviving are step-daughters, Virginia (Darrall) Kennedy of Lima, OH; Joanna Jones of Columbus, OH; and step-son, Tim Pauff of Lima, OH; six grandchildren Ben (Shea) Carney of Commerce, MI; Jennifer (Matthew) Reynolds of Carmel, IN; Amanda (Schyler) Memering of Bloomington; Jessica (Phil) Nemeth of Indianapolis, IN; Jayme Carney of Bloomington; and John Daniel Kampf of Greeley, CO. There are seven great-grandchildren: Beau Memering, Nolan Carney, Blakely Reynolds, Reese Reynolds, Savannah Carney, Gabriel Nemeth, and Tatum Reynolds. Mary also had step-grandchildren: Jeff Kennedy, Melissa Kennedy, Heather McQuiston, Kristi Kennedy, and Josef Jones; step great-grandchildren: Corey Kennedy-Medina, Kylie Kennedy, Koral Kennedy, Maryann Centeno, Caitlyn Smitheram, and Jayson Smitheram. In addition, she had two step-great-great grandchildren, Eli Bitters and Brooklyn Bitters. A niece, Kay Allen of Van Wert, OH; two nephews, Greg Neiferd and Steve (Debbie) Neiferd of Decatur, IN; and many cousins and friends also survive. Preceding her in death were her parents; three husbands: Robert Kampf (father of her children), Gus Pauff, and John Bohenkamp; three sisters: Martha Ann Davies, who died at birth, Ruth Ellen Felger, and Janice Ross; son-in-law, Bill Carney; great grandson, Jordan Medina; and step-son, Terry Pauff. Mary was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bloomington, IN. She was a former member of the IU Women's Club (past secretary); Bloomington Newcomers Club (past president); the Elks and American Legion Auxiliaries (40+ year member and past president of both); and a member of the Oriental Shrine in Sarasota, Florida. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Ellettsville, IN; member of the Monroe Co. History Center; former board member of the League of Women Voters; VFW life member as well as Auxiliary Secretary for several years; and held memberships in the Moose and Eagles Auxiliaries. A visitation will be held from 2:00-6:00pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St Rd 37 in Bloomington, IN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 29, at First Presbyterian Church, 221 E. 6th St, Bloomington, with visitation from 10:00am to service time at the church. Burial will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, January 30, at the Venedocia Cemetery in Venedocia, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to, First Presbyterian Church, Leukemia Society of America, American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Mary Helen Bohenkamp

October 13, 1934 - January 22, 2024