Mary Dentinger Obituary

Mary Ann Dentinger

Mary Ann Dentinger, 93, of Bloomville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at The Willows at Tiffin.

Mary Ann was born Feb. 25, 1930, in Bucyrus, to Clem and Barbara (Gwirtz) Durnwald. She married Raymond Dentinger on May 3, 1952, in New Washington, and he preceded her in death Feb. 6, 2012.

Mary Ann's survivors include her children, Ronald (Barbara) Dentinger of Attica, Linda (Dale Slater) King of Attica, Tom (Cathy) Dentinger of Bloomville, Carol (Rob Bauman) Waldock of Bloomville, Carl (Diane Loy) Dentinger of New Washington, and Rick (Kelly) Dentinger of Bloomville; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Eugene Durnwald of New Washington, James Durnwald of Tiffin, and Charles Durnwald of New Washington.

Mary Ann was a beautician and bus driver and was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Attica. Mary Ann had a large garden and was the Queen of canning, especially her vegetable soup. Mary Ann enjoyed playing bingo, taking bus trips to casinos, and most of all, she enjoyed watching her children at their sporting events.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Urban Durnwald; and sister, Eileen Kempf.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Attica, with the Rev. Joseph P. Joseph officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass at church. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home, Bloomville. Burial will follow services Wednesday at St. Stephens Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve or St. Stephens Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.