Mildred “Millie” Myers
Mildred “Millie” Myers, age 95 of Yoakum Road died unexpectedly Thursday, June 14, 2012 at her home. She was born August 1, 1916 in Upper Sandusky to the late John and Mary (Wilmes) Loverich.
On October 11, 1938 she married John H. Myers in St. Peter's Church in Upper Sandusky and he died July 30, 1994. She was also preceded in death by all of her siblings, Arthur Loverich, Bernard Loverich, Helen Myers and Robert Loverich, a son-in-law, Robert Blackman and two grandsons.
A devout Catholic, she was very active in every parish where she was a member. She was an organist and sang in the choir at Saint Joseph's Parish, LaRue where she was a longtime member until it’s closing. She was currently a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenton. She crocheted many sweaters and made toys for her grandchildren. To the delight of her large family, gardening and canning fruits and vegetables were her specialties. Mildred and John instilled a strong faith and good work ethics in their 10 children. In a lifetime of farming, they worked side by side in planting and harvesting crops, and raising livestock for family use and for market.
She is survived by her children, Richard (Susan) Myers of Richmond Heights; Kathleen (Raymond) Shaw of Richwood; Virginia Blackman of Lewis Center; Patricia (Tom) Smith of Haines City, FL; Mark (Mary) Myers of Charlotte, NC; Greg (Myrtle) Myers of Canal Winchester; Thomas (Diana) Myers of LaRue; Julia (Michael) Toombs of Marion; Daniel (Dorothy) Myers of Richwood; Chris (Linda) Myers of Franklin, NC; 34 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; two sisters-in-law, Edith Loverich of Monon, Indiana and Helen Loverich of Upper Sandusky and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kenton with Rev. Anthony Dinovo officiating. Private burial in Price Cemetery will take place later that day. Friends may call on Monday, June 18 from 4 to 7 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, 201 S. Franklin Street, Richwood where a rosary service will be conducted at 7:00.
Memorial gifts may be made to St. Vincent de Paul in care of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 215 E. North St., Kenton, OH 43326.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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