Mary H. Rollins: 1942 – 2008
Mary H. Rollins, 66, a resident of Churubusco and wife of Clyde A. Rollins, died at 5:55 a. m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at her home following an extended illness.
Mrs. Rollins was born in Kendallville on March 1, 1942, a daughter of James and Elizabeth “Betty” (Rodgers) Ohlwine, and spent her formative years in Albion.
On September 15, 1962 she was married in Churubusco to Clyde A. Rollins, and lived all of her married life in Churubusco.
She had previously been employed as a nurses aid at Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne, and retired from their laundry in 2004 after 26 years.
A member of the Gilbert Davis American Legion Post 157 Ladies Auxiliary in Churubusco, she was also a lifetime member and past president of the Churubusco Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Turtle Post 3846 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Columbia City Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.
Mary was always known as a very loving, giving and caring person. An avid Bingo player, she loved all kinds of animals, and most especially loved and enjoyed her family and friends.
The surviving relatives include her husband Clyde A. Rollins; her children Rick (Cyndi) Rollins of Churubusco, Vicki (Dave) Hochsteller of Topeka, Sandy (Max) Herendeen and Tammy (Rob) Crooks, both of Columbia City, and Penny (Rick Lemish) Rollins of Churubusco; her father and step-mother James and Betty Ohlwine of Kendallville; two brothers Ed (Ruth) Guthrie of Avilla and Greg (Judy) Guthrie of Kendallville; two sisters Penny (Dave) Dickie and Phyllis (Larry) McGagen, both of Kendallville; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a step-mother, two sisters, and a grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Friday, August 1, 2008, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Pastor Stephen C. Johnson of the Oak Grove Church of God, officiating.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 8 p. m. at the mortuary, or one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Humane Society of Whitley County, P. O. Box 245, Columbia City, INÂ 46725; or to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, INÂ 46804.
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July 29th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
With deepest sympathy in the loss of Mary. She was a very nice and compassionate person. May God bring comfort and healing to all of you and God bless you all.
The Shelmadine Family
July 30th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
My heart became saddened when I read of Mary’s final journey home. She will always be remembered in my heart and I have been truly honored to have known her for many, many years.
Mary was always giving her treasures away to her family and her friends and even strangers. But I’m not talking about material treasures. Mary gave out the richest kind of treasure possible. She shared her love and her caring and her compassion, straight from her heart.
Mary’s love for all of you, her precious, precious family…… will always be here comforting you….forever and forever.
July 31st, 2008 at 8:17 pm
My sympathy and prayers go out for all of your family is this time of loss and need. Though I was young when I was around your family, I have fond memories of all of you.
Vince
August 1st, 2008 at 5:49 am
My sympathy and prayers go out for all of Sandy’s Family is this time of loss and need. Mary Rollins is my first cousin on my Dad’s side, and we all lived by close to the school. As long as I can remember my Mom, Edna Addis, Mrs. Shelmadine and Mary Rollins would play Bingo together whether it was up town at the American Legion, Blue Lake, Albion and Fort Wayne from what I can remember.
My mother Marie Deck and Mary used to work over at the Byron Health Center and they would drive back and forth together as my mother never drove. Growing up I remember her as always being so friendly and taking the time to chat with me and we had a good time, and I always enjoyed hearing her laugh at things. Mary will be deeply missed by all of her relatives and friends, and we all know that she will be looking down upon us smiling as we continue our journey on earth. May God bless and take care of each of her family members in this time of need.
David, Mary Ann Deck and Family
August 2nd, 2008 at 11:33 am
Rita and I are so sorry to learn of Mary’s passing. She’ll be greatly missed. We always enjoyed seeing her and getting caught up on how everyone is doing. (I’m in Florida on vacation and sorry I couldn’t attend the services).With deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Wanda Mitchell and family
Rita Friend and family
August 14th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Mary was my Aunt and will be missed by the whole town of Churubusco. I was so saddened that she could not enjoy her retirement very long but I am sure she is in a better place and looking down on us with a smile waiting for us to join her someday.
We love and miss you Aunt Mary
The Hogle’s
Fred & Judy
August 14th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Jeremy & Stephanie Kirsten,Jacob and Jordan
Freddy Chelsie and Briley
December 31st, 2009 at 4:02 pm
It’s almost been two years grandma, and I miss you more than ever. I can’t wait to join you in the promise land.
Love you always,
Jaderade