DUNNEBACK (WALDHERR) MARY THERESIA, age 90, of Alpine Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 16, 2016 widow of Paul Dunneback, married 47 years. She was born on November 16, 1925 in Horse Creek, Circle Montana to Martin and Mina Waldherr from Hungary and Austria respectively. In 1937 her parents left Montana where her father had homesteaded and settled on the G.S. Felt Farm on 10 Mile Road, where her parents lived 10 years. Mary attended Sparta High School and lived with a family working for her keep as there was no transportation at the time. She graduated in 1943 and started at Western Michigan College, graduating in 1947. In her Junior year she was President of Simga Kajzsa Society, then called Academy an academic sorority. She next worked as a Social Worker for Kalamazoo County. After becoming engaged to her future husband she taught school at a rural school, Buck, in Kent County on 10 Mile Road, and Post, on Pine Island Drive. After marriage and several children she taught at Pine Island rural school in 1954. The next years found her active in Kenowa School activities and Holy Trinity Church where she taught CCD for years, and the local libraries. After her 11th child was in 6th grade she worked part time at Kent County Library, as a library assistant for 10 years. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Mina Waldherr; and brothers, Carl Waldherr a W.W. II Veteran and Sgt. Max Waldherr who was a Korean War casualty. Her husband Paul died in 1996 and her son a Michigan State Trooper Thomas C. Dunneback in 2003. Her children were her pride and joy. Her God was her greatest love and guide in her faith. She was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where she volunteered for years and annually at St. Lazare Retreat House. Mary's husband Paul was the only man and love ever in her life. Her greatest desire to have all her and Paul's descendants and their partners remain faithful to the Christian life and values. She is survived by her children, Philip, Ginny (Wayne) Brown, Tony (Linda) Dunneback, James (Rose) Dunneback, Dr. Joyce (Greg) Davis, Max (Linda) Dunneback, Dianne (Bill) Wierenga, Paul Jr.-Chip (Lisa) Dunneback, Janet (Jerry) Hill, Patrick (Kerri) Dunneback; grandchildren, Wayne Jr. (Amy) Brown, Matthew (Yuki) Brown, David Brown, Mark (Wendy) Dunneback, Jason (Kristin) Dunneback, Jeff Dunneback, Jamin Dunneback, Jacob (Laura) Dunneback, Jennifer Dunneback, Carly Davis, Sarah Davis, Dr. Brian (Michelle) Davis, Mark Dustin Zitnik and Hunter Schram, Max Dunneback Jr., Maria Dunneback, and Paul Frederick Dunneback, Rebecca (Christen) Olsen, Paul (Sarah) Wierenga, Andrew (Ashley) Wierenga, Michelle Wierenga, Theresa Wierenga, Staci Dunneback, Paul M. Dunneback III, Crystal Dunneback, Beau Dunneback, Ana Vazquez, Anthony Vazquez, Scott (Samantha) Hill, Joshua (Katie) Hill, Nicholas Hill, Tony Hill, Mollie Hill, Kaitlyn Dunneback, Kelsey Dunneback, Chase Dunneback, and Nicole Dunneback; great grandchildren, Isabella Brown, Victoria Brown, Jade Brown, Racquel Dunneback, Tyler Dunneback Lindsey Dunneback, Justin Dunneback, Drew Dunneback, Brody Dunneback, Tilden Dunneback, Tyrrell Dunneback, Ethan Wierenga, Ezra Wierenga, Emily Wierenga, Weston Wierenga, Johnathon Hill and August Hill; sisters, Marty Gilde of Grand Rapids, Elizabeth (Fritz) Iuppenlatz of California, and Ann (Bob) Derck of Sparta; sister-in-laws, MaryAnne Gagnon and Marcia Waldherr; many nieces and nephews. The family will greet family and friends on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue NW, Comstock Park, with a Rosary Service at 8:00 PM with Deacon Jerry Roersma. The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Mary's life will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1200 Alpine Church Road, Comstock Park with Rev. Father Thomas G. Simons presiding. Private interment will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery. In memory of Mary, please consider donations to Holy Trinity Catholic School.