Mary Catherine Rauber, 82, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of the Lord, to meet her dear husband and dear son, on March 16, 2024.

She was born on March 11, 1942, in Cameron, to Pat and Lila Rooney.

She married Henry Lane Rauber on August 27, 1960; he preceded her in death on June 11, 2009.

She was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Henry, her dear son, Jeffrey Lane Rauber, her parents, and her brother, Patrick Thomas Rooney.

Survivors include: two daughters, Deborah Kay (Kraig) Greenly of New Hampshire, and Lori Ann (Lindsey) Clay of Richmond; four grandchildren: Cody (Jill) McCann, Brandon (Mary) McCann, Justin Greenly, and JJ (Tiffany) Rauber; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, James (Debbie) Rooney, and John (Susan) Rooney; sister-in-law, Dixie Rooney; several nieces and nephews; and bonus family and lifetime friends, Dave and Wilma Diven, also survive.

She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Richmond, the Ladie Alter Society, and a member of the Richmond American Legion Auxiliary.  Mary worked or the family business, Rooney Trucking; she retired from there.  She then went on to own her own business, M & R Income Tax, which she loved.

Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma, who just loved life.  She and Henry would travel to take trips, going to casinos, seeing her kids, and being with them.  Mary loved Henry's woodworking projects and spending time with family and friends.  She loved playing cards, dominoes, and having get-togethers, especially the holidays and her birthday; Mary loved her tree and presents.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Immaculate Conception Parish, Richmond.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  A rosary with funeral mass will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Richmond, with rosary beginning at 10:30 A.M., with funeral mass to follow at 11:00 A.M.  Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery, Richmond.  Please remember to share your memories of Mary with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.