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Mary Bechtold Obituary
Mary Evelyn (nee Naish) beloved wife of the late John A. Bechtold and daughter of the late Frances & Al Naish passed peacefully on October 20, 2017, 6 days after her 90th birthday. Survived by her loving children, Tim (Nancy) Bechtold, Mimi (Steve) Leverone, Fran (Walt) Heekin, Connie (Bill) Beck, Jean (Terry Borkenhagen) Bechtold, Gail Bechtold, Paul (Mary) Bechtold and Peter (Peggy) Bechtold. Also known as Gra-Gra she leaves behind by 9 adoring grandchildren, Kelly, Joseph, Patrick, Emily, Natalie, Marie, Samantha, Jackie and Katie and 6 great grandchildren. Born in Cincinnati, she was a long time resident of Kenwood and devoted member of All Saints Parish. Mary was a second mom to the 7 Gilday kids as well as many other kids in and around Glenover Drive, there was always room for one more. After her husband died suddenly in 1978, she was a realtor with Sibcy Cline in Kenwood and worked at FACS in Mason for many years. A devout Catholic, she instilled kindness and love in her family and all who knew her. Children were the joy in her life, even in her advancing stages of Alzheimer's seeing children raised her spirit. Visitation will take place at Gilligan Funeral Home on Montgomery Rd. on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 9 AM to 10 AM, a Mass at 10:30 AM at All Saints Church and internment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her favorite place to visit, The Cincinnati Zoo, Attn: Development Dept., 3400 Vine St. Cinti., OH 45220 or Fernside (Center for Grieving Children) PO Box 633597, Cinti., OH 45263-3595. Condolences may be expressed at
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October 26, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your dear mother. May the peace of our loving God be with you at this difficult time. May Gods promises to do away with all our sickness and pain bring you all much comfort.
October 26, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strenght in God's promise found at John 6:40
October 25, 2017
I am sorry about the lost of your loved one. May your family find comfort in these words at 1 Peter :7: "while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."
October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017
I am very sorry for your family's loss. Remember that you are never alone during times of loss. God promises to be with you in difficult times, 'to give you thoughts of peace and a hope'. Jeremiah 29:11,12
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