Mary Louise Shepard, age 84, of Bowler, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born on March 5, 1937, to the late Frank and Maryann (Caldwell) Tomow in Keshena. She was united in marriage to Ira Shepard in March of 1958. Mary was a cook and drove bus at local schools. She enjoyed sewing and going to rummage sales. She loved being outdoors in nature and enjoyed fishing.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ira Shepard, and her sons: Michael (Punkin) Shepard and Tom (Linda) Shepard. She is further survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Steve and Jim, and brothers and sisters: Bunny (Ronnie) Connors, John (Diane) Tomow, Tony Tomow, Wimpy Tomow, Babe Ovanon, and Simoc Tomow.

A funeral service for Mary will be held at Noon on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will begin at 10:30 at the funeral home until the time of service.