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Mary SJOSTROM Obituary
Mary Virginia "Gini"
92, of Kettering, Ohio, died at home on February 7, 2021. Gini was born August 29, 1928, to Joseph Clifton and Mary Olivia Abell in Bowie, Maryland,
and moved to Miami after graduating from Nativity High School in Washington DC. She worked as a secretary prior to
marriage. In 1948 she married
Robert Sjostrom and they raised 7 children. Gini managed 6 family moves as Bob took on new assignments with NCR in Miami, West Palm Beach, Dayton, Jacksonville, Kettering, Jefferson City, Missouri, until finally settling back in Kettering in 1974. After devoting years at home raising her family, Gini returned to work at Butler Learning Systems and then Bergamo Center, where she retired after 25 years. She was active in Dayton Catholic Women's Club and St. Charles Parish, volunteering in bereavement and pro-life ministries and attending daily Mass for much of her life. Gini is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Sjostrom; her parents; her brothers Bert, Rudtke and Joe Abell; and her sister Agnes Cote. She is survived by her 7 children: Mary Pat Sjostrom Hathaway (Dale), Mary Anne Smith (Howie), Bob (Brenda), Joe (Tami), Mary Beth, Mary Katherine (Katy also served as loving primary caregiver), and Mary Fran Heider (Joe); 12 grandchildren: Sean Epperley, Amy Epperley (Larry); Sarah Sjostrom Zernechel (Josh); Holly Sjostrom; Zach Sjostrom (Keiko); Gordy Sjostrom (Kelly); Samantha Sjostrom Lowry (Matt); Valerie Heider Duffy (John); Kevin Heider (Kristin); Jackie Heider Scott (Nick); Dan Heider (Jen); Faith Heider; and 12 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister Mary Olivia Johnson, her brother James Patrick Abell (Patsy), and many beloved nieces and nephews. Gini will be remembered with gratitude as a loving and active Mom and Grandma Shoe who treasured her faith, family, and friends. Her family imagines Gini and Bob will enjoy a heavenly St. Paddy's day celebration reunited with relatives, friends, and neighbors. Due to COVID-19, a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church will be celebrated privately but live-streamed on Friday,
February 12, at 10:30 am via www.stcharles-kettering.org. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton or St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Condolences may be expressed to the family at https://www.westbrockfuneralhome.com.
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Gee Whisman
February 15, 2021
To the whole Sjostrom family. You are in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers. She lived a nice long life. Now she is reunited with her love. They'll be celebrating St. PADDY'S Day together for the first time in a very long time. Its so hard to lose a parent but two is especially hard. Keep your family close. Dont drift away and keep those beautiful memories close to your heart. She is with you everyday.
Carol Ponziani DeGrazier
February 12, 2021
To the Sjostrom family. Your Gini was always present, always smiling. I have such fond memories growing up with Beth, the other "Marys" and of course Joe and Bob fun times in your home on Renwood (before Jefferson City!). She was a great person, and will be missed, but not forgotten. With Love, Carol Ponziani DeGrazier
Sister Marie Katrn
February 11, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s death. She was a wonderful caring person. When you girls were going through St. Charles School, your mom and I had many nice conversations and I always came away with a new outlook on many things. I enjoyed her company.
You all are in my prayers.
Sister Marie Karen, S.C.
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