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Mary Jo Boro

January 9, 1940 — October 21, 2025

Mary Jo Boro, age 85, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Osceola.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m.  Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Friday from 4-6 p.m. with a 6 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will continue Saturday from 9-10 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Duncan at a later date.

Mary Jo Boro was born January 09, 1940, to Joseph and Mary (Borys) Dush. She grew up on the farm in rural Duncan. She worked first at Y-Knot Restaurant then for Dales manufacturing and retired from BDs. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church. Mary Jo enjoyed taking road trips to thrift stores, traveling with her friends, garage sales and gardening.

She is survived by:
Son: David Boro of Columbus
Son: Dale (Pamela) Boro of Seward
Son: Donnie Boro of Shelby
6 grandchildren
14 great grandchildren
Brother: Frank Dush of Lincoln
Sister: Annie (Gene) Prososki of Florida
Brother: Conrad (Sue) Dush of Duncan

She is preceded in death by:
Parents Jo and Mary Dush
Husband: Julian Boro
Sister: Shirley Krzycki
Brother: Richard Dush
Sister-in-law: Gina Dush

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Visitation

Friday, October 24, 2025

4:00 - 6:00 pm

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Vigil Service

Friday, October 24, 2025

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Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, October 25, 2025

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