Mary Lou Menchhofer

Mary Lou Menchhofer, age 89, of Celina, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

She was born August 2, 1935, in Boonville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Ernest H. “Pete” and LaVera (Dickson) Angerman.

Mary Lou was married to Lyle E. Menchhofer, who preceded her in death on January 25, 1987.

Mary Lou had three sons: Greg Menchhofer (Maria Suhr) of Celina, Jerry Menchhofer, who passed away July 12, 2016, and Brian (Tammy) Menchhofer, who survives in Fort Wayne, as well as 11 grandchildren: Cory (Cassandra) Menchhofer, Tyler (Cassie) Menchhofer, Derek Menchhofer, Meghan (Phil) Ottah, Kendra (Brian Dammeyer) Menchhofer, Kaleb (Jess) Menchhofer, Andrew (Chelsea) Menchhofer, Caitlyn (Zach Hembree) Menchhofer, Brooke (Todd) Knote, Braedon Menchhofer, and Brody Menchhofer, and many great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her siblings: William L. (Mary) Angerman, Patricia A. (Estel) Hipp and Bonnie K. (Terry) Gwin and her companion of many years, Dave Quilling of Celina.

Mary Lou graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in Overland Park, Kansas, and was a homemaker.  She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Alpha Delta Omega (ADO) Sorority in Celina.

Favorite activities for Mary Lou were eating salmon, drinking wine, and listening to dance music.  She enjoyed Women's League Bowling at Plaza Lanes and playing cards.  A cat lover, Mary Lou took excellent care of her pets.

Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, on Friday, March 7, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with a Memorial Service to begin at 12:30.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association. 

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