Mary Kay Bach

1938-2026

Mary Kay Bach, 87, of Colby, passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by family, under the care of Hope Hospice. A memorial mass for Mary Kay will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester, with Father Keith Kitzhaber officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Little Black, at a later date. Visitation will take place at St. Louis Catholic Church on Saturday, Jan.10, 2026, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Mary Kay was born on June 30, 1938, to Carl and Mary (Heier) Hoffman in Medford. She married Paul Bach Jr. on Nov. 14, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. They farmed on Paul’s family farm in Little Black for 9 years before purchasing a farm in Dorchester. There, they farmed another 44 years while raising six children.

Mary Kay enjoyed gardening, crocheting, cooking and baking with her children and grandchildren, and working side by side with her family on the farm. She was also active with St. Louis Church and the Dorchester Lioness Club.

Mary Kay is survived by her loving husband, Paul; children, Dennis (Julie) Bach, of Dorchester, Julene Bartnik, of Eden Prairie, Minn., David (Valerie) Bach, of Medford, Brian (Lisa) Bach, of Deerfield, and Kevin (Jamie) Bach, of Sauk City; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Beatrice (Larry) Jarocki, of Kimberly; daughter-in-law, Christine Thomas; and sister-in-law, Beverly Hoffman. Mary Kay is further survived by many other family members and friends.

Mary Kay was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Hoffman; her parents; and her son, Kenneth Bach.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary Kay’s name may be given to the Dorchester Library.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.

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