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MARY SUNDERLAND
LIMA — Mary Lou Sunderland, 79, died at 11:25 AM on Thursday, October 08, 2015, at her residence.
Mary was born on Tuesday, September 22, 1936, in Lima, to the late Clarence and Mary (Kayzer) DeVore. On Saturday, February 27, 1954, in at St. Gerard's Catholic Church, she married Vernon Gale Sunderland who preceded her in death on May 20, 2014.
Mary Lou attended Lima Baptist Temple. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by: a daughter, Lynda Burkholder; a daughter-in-law, Julie Sunderland; grandchildren, Kevin J. Kuhn, Amy Sunderland, Angela Sunderland, Brian Sunderland, Amanda Sunderland, Abigail Sunderland; a sister, Rose Weber and a friend Diane Nutt.
She is preceded in death by: son, Tommy Sunderland; brothers, Bob DeVore, Leroy DeVore, Clarence DeVore, Jr. and brother-in-law, Glen Weber.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 P.M. on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio.
A funeral service will begin at 2 P.M. on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima Ohio. Pastor Gary Hohman will officiate. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Elida, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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Linda Vincent
October 12, 2015
you are in a better place now rest in peace. let your guardian angels watch over friends that ever so loved you.
linda vincent
diane nutt
October 12, 2015
I loved you like a Mother and I am missing you.. Please bind with the above
because I will never forget you.. Rest in peace.
October 11, 2015
Lynda, Kevin & family: I am so sorry for your loss! May GOD give you the strength you need during this time! May you find comfort in knowing all the love, care & support you have so unselfishly given over the years! Love & Prayers always, Debbie
October 10, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
October 10, 2015
im very sorry for loss of your mom, linda and family, my thought and prayers are with you all
October 10, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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