Mary F. Bischoff

Mary F. Bischoff

March 16, 1946 December 9, 2025

Mary F. Bischoff, 79, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Essentia Virginia Regional Medical Center in Virginia, MN. Mary was born on March 16, 1946, to Edward and Harriett (Johnson) Jodlowski in Lincoln, IL. She was a 1964 graduate of the Atlanta, IL High School in Atlanta, IL. Mary spent her earlier years in Crawfordsville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati, before making her way to Hibbing, MN. She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with William B. Bischoff on November 23, 1984. Mary went on to hold various employments. Most notably, was her career in sales with the Hibbing Daily Tribune in Hibbing. In her retirement, she was also known for working with I.S.D 701 as a Paraprofessional. Mary was an active member of the Hibbing and surrounding communities. She was a member of the Hibbing Chamber of Commerce, a former member of the Ladies of the Moose, and was an active church member including president of the CCW, Hibbing Rotary Club, and VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8510 of Hibbing. She was an accomplished bowler being inducted in 2007 into the Minnesota Bowling Hall of Fame, as well as numerous years as a state and national bowling delegate. She was also an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, but due to family pressure, she also rooted for the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills. She enjoyed spending quality time with her many friends and developed a huge support group around the Hibbing area.

She is survived by her brother, Byron Jodlowski, Atlanta, IL, nephew, Edward (Colleen) Jodlowski, Atlanta, IL, step-grandsons, Hunter and Maxwell Bischoff, Buffalo, NY, beloved cousin, Jolene (Jim) Hess, Hibbing, MN, her great-nephews, Cameron (Katherine) Jodlowski, Clinton, WI, Evan (Molly) Jodlowski, Danvers, IL, Kenyon (Alison) Jodlowski, Belleville, IL, and Griffen Jodlowski, Memphis, TN, special great-nephew, Zakkary (Toni) Bandemer, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Bischoff, parents, Edward and Harriet (Johnson) Jodlowski, stepson, Paul Bischoff, and her sister-in-law, Alice Jodlowski.

Funeral services for Mary will be 11:00 am, Monday, December 15, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing, MN. The Rev. Fr. Daniel Weiske will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Sunday, December 14, 2025, with recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 pm at the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing. The visitation will then continue from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am funeral Mass at the church on Monday. A Spring interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery of Hibbing. Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.

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