Mary L. Shook

Mary L. Shook, 88, of Genoa, OH, passed away on July 9th, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born on October 23, 1936, in Perrysburg, OH, to Walter and Nora Minarik. Mary was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. She loved gardening, in particular tending to her flowers. Mary had a passion for birds, often watching hummingbirds in her garden eating from their feeder. Mary was a lifelong proud country girl and enjoyed working outside and maintaining her home. She loved her family, and had a special love for her grandson, Riley. When not in her home or garden, you could find Mary spending time at the casino, eating ice cream, and in her younger years, she could be found traveling. Mary and her sister Barbara shared a very special bond, they were lifelong best friends and constant companions until her passing in May of this year.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Steven Shook and Deborah (Charles) Herman; grandson, Riley Herman; brothers, Walter Minarik and Larry (Sandy) Minarik and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, sister Barbara Parker, and her parents.

Arrangements are being handled by Freck Funeral Chapel. As a last act of love , Mary was privileged to be able to donate her pacemaker to individuals in need. 

A memorial gathering will be held at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 5520 Fremont Pike, Stony Ridge, OH 43463 on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. where a memorial service will be held at 12 noon. Inurnment will be private for family members at a later date.