Mary Grothouse

DELPHOS -- Mary Teresa (Ricker) Grothouse passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Mary was born February 9, 1920 in the same log cabin as her mother in Cloverdale. Mary was united in marriage June 14, 1947 to Arthur J. Grothouse. He preceded her in death, January 6, 2018.

Mary is survived by one son, Dan Grothouse of Delphos, Grandchildren Todd (Barb) Hoersten, Scott (Krista) Hoersten of Ottoville, Mike (Liberty) Hoersten of Columbia City, IN, Kerry (Ricky) Burris of Delphos, Adam (Marcy) Grothouse of Evansville, IN, April Grothouse of Delphos, Son-in-Law Harold Hoersten of Ottoville and Sister-in-Law Jeanette Ricker of Clyde, OH. She has 14 Great Grandchildren, Haley, Kylee, Jeremy, Madison, Morgan, Bryce, Bristol, Charlotte, Clayton and Hayes Hoersten, Madison and Conner Burris, and Everly and Bennett Grothouse.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Daughter Connie Hoersten, Son Timothy Grothouse, Daughter-in-Law Carla Grothouse, Grand-daughter Heather Grothouse, four sisters, Emma Foster, Leona Backus, Rita Steinbrenner, infant Rose Ricker, six brothers, Isadore (Ike), Alfred (Pete), Gilbert, Mark, Richard and Harold Ricker.

Mary was a member of St. John's the Evangelist Church and the Ottoville VFW ladies auxiliary. She worked at the Lincoln Inn, Meyers Cleaners and retired after 20 years of service at the St. John's Cafeteria. She volunteered at the Thrift Shop and was an avid bingo player at St. John's well into her 90's. She enjoyed spending time outside with her flowers and small garden. Most important to her was spending time with her family and especially her extended family. Mary was an avid Blue Jay and Big Green fan. Mary will always be known for putting others first and was always compassionate towards other people.

The family would like to give special thanks to the Angels of Van Crest of Delphos for taking Mary under their wing.

Visitation for Mary will be held Sunday from 4 to 8 pm where they'll be a parish wake service held at 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at 10 am at St. John's Catholic Church followed by burial in the St. John Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Saint Jude's, Delphos St. John's Athletic Fund or the Delphos Parks, Inc.