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Mary Shuster Obituary
KETTLERSVILLE — Mary Lou Shuster, age 89, of Kettlersville, died suddenly at her home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
She was born on May 31, 1929, in Sidney, the daughter of the late Florian W. and Katherine F. (Anthony) Schwaiger.
On Aug. 5, 1950, she married Stanley H. Shuster, who died on March 28, 2003. Surviving are her eight children, Lucinda (Steven Libecap) Bowman, of Anna, Michele (Leo) Borchers, of Fort Loramie, Denise (John) Koverman, of McCartyville, Brian (Lynn) Shuster, of Kettlersville, Genevieve (Neil) Schroer, of Anna, Barton (Annette) Shuster, of Kettlersville, Camille (Jeffery) Shroyer, of Sidney, and Corrine Prenger, of Sidney; 31 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Schwaiger, of Kansas; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents and husband, Mary Lou was preceded in death by three great-grandchildren, and two brothers, William and Marcel Schwaiger.
Mary Lou was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, in McCartyville, where she had been part of the Ladies Sodality. She was a member of the Sidney American Legion Post 217 Auxiliary, the Kettlersville/Van Buren Township Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and enjoyed volunteering at FISH in Sidney for many years.
She greatly enjoyed traveling around the country attending the annual Army Reunion of the 44th Infantry division of the 217 Field Artillery. Mary Lou had a love for dancing, shopping, and baking delicious treats for her family. She enjoyed playing cards, and she loved her flower garden and caring for her beloved dog, Fetch. Mary Lou was a homemaker, and she will be remembered as a fun mom, and a loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, in McCartyville, with the Rev. Fr. Steven Mondiek, celebrant.
Interment will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, from 4 until 8 p.m., at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, in New Bremen, and one hour prior to the Mass on Tuesday, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
The Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, in New Bremen, has been entrusted with the arrangements, and condolences to the Shuster family can be left online at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Shuster
Joe & Teckla Harshbarger
August 6, 2018
To all of the Shuster Family - Please accept our condolences for the passing of your Mother & Grandmother. Please honer with memories of the good times that you shared! - Teckla & Joe
August 6, 2018
Your Mother was such a lovely person. Her smile would light up the room and warm hearts. Bill and I got to know her and your Dad through Post 241 in New Bremen. Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family. Bill and Jane Moore
August 5, 2018
Cindy,
Sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother. She was a dedicated and faithful mother and always had a pleasant smile.
Roger and Suzie Lentz
Rev. Will Cook
August 5, 2018
Grace, Mercy and Peace!
May they ever in us increase.
And we shall receive it,
If we but believe it.
Grace, Mercy and Peace!
Amen and Amen.
Memories remain of Stan & Mary at Kettlersville.
Cheryl Kipp -Conidaris
August 3, 2018
So sorry about the death of your mother. I will aways remember her as a sweet, smiling, laughing, loving person. Her and your father raised a great family that carry on their traits.
August 3, 2018
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I have such fond memories of her and Uncle Stanley and all the fun times there with our cousins. I have to work, sorry I cannot be there.
Tom Sniffen
August 2, 2018
We are so sorry fir your loss. She raised a great family.
MARCIA GOODWIN
August 2, 2018
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF AUNT MARY LOU'S PASSING. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HER AND ALL OF YOU AT HER HOUSE. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS.
Kim Foster
August 2, 2018
So sorry for your family's loss. Prayers of comfort for all loved ones.
Jim Clark
August 1, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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