Mary Lou Mueller, age 72, of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. Mary was born on Dec. 14, 1941 in Spring Green, the daughter of Albert J. and Ella May (La Bounty) Pulvermacher. She had worked at Reedsburg Hospital for over five years, and had been employed at a local factory for over 15 years. Most recently, she enjoyed working as a certified nurse’s aide at St. Clare Meadows Care Center for 24 years. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends in sharing conversation and good times. Survivors include her children, Lisa Palmer of La Crosse, Miriam (Darin) Helms of Baraboo, Katherine (Mike) Lowe of Missouri, Rebecca Cummings of Viroqua; three sisters, Joy Conway of Spring Green, Jean (Al) Hanko of Cazenovia, Julie (Ron) Dorn of Reedsburg; two brothers, David (Joyce) Pulvermacher of Reedsburg, and Mark Pulvermacher of Brimley, Mich.; grandchildren, Alyssa and Hallie Helms, Allishia Zimmerly, Brittany, Cody, Jessica and Josey Cummings; and other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Delano “Del” Mueller in September of 2007; her parents; an infant daughter, Janice Palmer; a son, Chandler A. Palmer; and several aunts; and uncles. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at Open Door Baptist Church, 1007 Washington Ave., in Baraboo, with Pastor William Metzger officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 5 p.m. until the time of service. A Graveside service will take place on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in Walnut Hill Cemetery. The family would like to give a special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at the St. Clare Meadows Care Center for all of the care given to Mary during her stay. The Rago-Baldwin Funeral Home, 520 East St., in Baraboo, is assisting the family with arrangements.