Mary Alice Burget, 89, of Brookston, formerly of Lafayette, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Green House Cottages of Carmel, IN.

She was born March 18, 1929 to the late Marvel (Robinson) and John Kennedy. Mary Alice was a graduate of Brookston High School and achieved her Bachelor's Degree from Butler University and a Master of Education from Purdue University.

She married Dean Myers Burget on June 24, 1951 in Brookston; Dean passed away on April 29, 2004.

Mary Alice was a 70 year member of Delta Gamma and an active alumnus, holding leadership roles for the Purdue University Chapter, and a member of Tri Kappa philanthropic organization, Immanuel United Church of Christ of Lafayette, and the Brookston Church of Christ.  She taught elementary education with the Lafayette School Corporation for many years.

She was an avid sports fan, passionately following Auburn University and the Indy 500, she enjoyed traveling, and she cherished her many pets. Above all, Mary Alice loved any time spent with her family, especially her 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Mary Alice is survived by her children, Kay (husband: Bruce) Donnellan of Birmingham, AL, Lisa Ann Kennedy-Burget of New Albany, IN, and J. Kent (wife: Dawn) Burget of Mooresville, IN. Also surviving are grandchildren, Dr. William Bruce Donnellan of Nashville, TN, Sarah (husband: Dr. Andrew) Moon of Durham, NC, Matthew John Lindenschmidt of Denver area, CO, Allison Ann Lindenschmidt of Indianapolis, IN,  Jessica Ashley (significant other: Mike Pennington) Bowden of Indianapolis, IN, Emma Catherine Burget of Indianapolis, IN; great grandchildren, Charlize Bowden Pennington of Indianapolis, IN, Lucas Michael Pennington of Indianapolis, IN and Catherine Kennedy Moon of Durham, NC.

Friends may call from 12:30pm (EST) until the time of the Funeral Service at 2:30pm (EST) Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston.  Interment to follow in Brookston Cemetery.  

Memorial contributions may be made in Mary Alice's name to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (8445 Keystone Crossing Ste. 102, Indianapolis, IN 46240), Butler University, University Advancement (4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208) with designation for College of Education, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com