Mary Louise Bredhold

Mary Louise Bredhold, 88, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born March 22, 1920, to Bryan and Dora Konsler in Henderson, Ky.

Mary attended one year of college at Mount St. Joseph's College in Kentucky. She then worked for a large department store in Detroit, Mich., and returned to Henderson to care for aging relatives. Mary met Hilbert Bredhold while working in Evansville. During World War II Mary assisted the war effort by working at Republic Aviation; she later transferred to Chrysler Corporation where she worked in the metallurgy laboratory. Mary and Hilbert were married on April 21, 1945; they were transferred to Florida where Hilbert completed his service in the Army.

Mary and Hilbert began raising their family in Henderson, Ky., where they lived until 1957. They moved to Evansville, where they lived the remainder of their lives. Mary worked at Rose Marie's Gift Shop for many years, where she was known as "Mary B, The Flower Lady." Her flower arranging talents were appreciated nationwide.

Mary is survived by her five children and their spouses, Robert David (Cathy) of Louis-ville, Ky., Patricia Shaw (the late Stan Shaw) of Chandler, Ariz., Thomas Michael (Cathy) of Evansville, Bryan Stephen (Brenda) of Evansville and Belinda Richardson of Prince-ton, Ind. She was blessed with twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas Konsler (Lou) of Hendersonville, N.C.; and her sister, Barbara Sheehan (the late Robert) of Louisville, Ky.; and sister-in-law, Alberta Konsler of Henderson, Ky.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Hilbert Eberhard, her parents, Bryan A. and Dora F. Konsler, and her brother, Robert Konsler.

A funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2008, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 1328 Lincoln Avenue, where Mary was a member for 51 years. Entombment will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. A reception will follow at St. Benedict cafeteria. Friends may visit Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Alexander East Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1236 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47714. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714, (812) 476-1351.