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1927
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2023
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Mary Bollenbacher Obituary
Jul 9, 1927 - Jan 8, 2023
Bellevue
Mary P. (Meyer) Bollenbacher, 95, entered eternal life Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, while having resided at Norwalk Memorial Home.
Mary was born July 9, 1927, in Marywood, and was the youngest child and only daughter of Joseph A. and Louisa (Swartz) Meyer. Mary married her husband, Stanley Bollenbacher, on April 19, 1950, and during their union, raised their 10 children.
In addition to the full life of raising 10 children, her married life was active as a farm wife to Stanley, who operated Bollenbacher Farms. Stanley and Mary's family lineage grew over the years to include 10 grandsons, six granddaughters, two great-grandsons, four great-granddaughters, and one great-great-grandson. Grandchildren were an enormous joy for Mary. Mary also enjoyed garage sale shopping, gardening, sewing, and playing euchre, especially learning Logan Irons in how euchre best be played.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Joann Fell, Janis ("Harry") Slavik, Karen (Rick) Crawford, Kaye (Jim) Lucas, Susan Bollenbacher, Sharon Bollenbacher, and Patti (Gary) Rodgers; sons, Tom (Judi) Bollenbacher, Gerry (Lucy) Bollenbacher, and Mike (Bonnie) Bollenbacher; 22 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special cousin and friend, Lois Landoll.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Stanley Bollenbacher in 1999; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Dolores Meyer, Clem and Eileen Meyer, and Clarence and Margaret Meyer; brothers, Philip Meyer, Sylvester Meyer, and twin brother, Marion Meyer; sister-in-law, Winona Bollenbacher; grandson, J.P. Lucas; and nephew, Joseph Meyer.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Foos and Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue.
Mary's funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at St. Gaspar del Bufalo Catholic Church, 16209 East County Road 46, Bellevue, Ohio, 44811. Burial will be at St. Sebastian's Cemetery, Bismark Road, Bellevue.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Sebastian's Cemetery Fund or St. Michael's Cemetery Fund (designate which), in care of St. Gaspar del Bufalo Catholic Church at the address shown above, or to a donor's favorite charity.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.foosfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Penny & Tim Fox
January 21, 2023
Sue & Sharon We are so sorry for your lost
Marsha Martin
January 11, 2023
To the entire Bollenbacher family; you have my deepest condolences.
Several memories of your mom and dad. Especially the steak feeds they were the best.
Prayers go out to the family.
Sandra Nickoli
January 11, 2023
To all you kids - I am sorry to hear this news of your mother's passing. My prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. God bless you one and all.
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