Mary K. Bugni

Mary Katherine Bugni, 72, of Kingsford, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at her home. Mary was born November 2, 1947 in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Palluconi) Lundy. Kenneth Will was more than a step-father to her, after Mary lost her father at a young age. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1965 and went on to earn an Executive Secretary degree from Bryant-Stratton School of Business in Milwaukee, WI. On August 17, 1968 she married the love of her life, Thomas Bugni, in Iron Mountain. Together they owned and operated a picture framing business, The Frameworks, for several years. When they sold, Mary continued framing for St. George Glass and Steven’s Decorating in Iron Mountain. She was involved in the Golden K and Friends of the Braumart. A devout Catholic, Mary was a dedicated member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Church in Kingsford and faithfully kept her weekly prayer time at the Adoration Chapel. She enjoyed gardening, skiing, kayaking and camping, and expressed her creativity through jewelry making, beadwork and home decorating. Mary was a dedicated friend and a loving wife, mother and grandmother, always putting others before herself. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. Mary is survived by her husband of 51 years, Tom; a daughter, Tracy (Joe Schwan) Bugni of Oakland, CA; a son, Troy (Jackie) Bugni of Grand Chute, WI; two grandchildren, Erinn and Logan Bugni; two brothers, Paul (Cathy) Lundy of Spread Eagle, WI and Peter (Joanne) Lundy of Howard, WI; a sister-in-law, Mary Beth (Larry) Canavera of Kingsford; her cousin Judy (Bobby) Sanicki, who was like a sister to her; and several nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her mother, father, and step-father. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral mass will be at 9:00 am on Friday at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford. Fr. Michael Kowalewski will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences to the family of Mary K. Bugni may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Mary K. Bugni

November 2, 1947 - February 7, 2020