Mary Claire Bridges

Mary Claire Bridges, age 78, passed away on August 14, 2023.

Mary was born August 11, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Charles and Clara Dehne (nee Mueller).

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Michal Bridges, her parents, her brothers, Jack, Charlie, Donald, and Tom Dehne.

Mary is survived by her stepchildren, Michelle (Michael) Beam, Mark (Mary) Bridges, Melinda Bridges, and Martin Bridges, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, her nieces, Susan, Patty, Carol, Nancy, Linda, Jenny, Denise, Debbie, Cindy, and Karen, her nephews, Tom, Steve, Charlie, Tim, and many extended family and friends.

Mary enjoyed Nascar, her favorite driver was Mark Martin. She was a lifelong cat lover; over the course of her life, she had many cats.  She loved working with puzzles of all kinds. She was very proud of her accomplishment of owning her hair salon and serving her clients for many years.

Memorial Services for Mrs. Mary Claire Bridges will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at The Arlington Memorial Gardens Lakeside Mausoleum Chapel, 2145 Compton Road, 45231 (follow the red line upon entering the memorial park) with Melinda Bridges, officiating. Inurnment to follow.

In memory of Mary’s life, donations can be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice, 7009 Taylorsville Road Suite C, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424.