Individual Details

Death

Mary L. Gardner, 92, of Galion passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 surrounded by her family at home. She was born February 19, 1930 in Andews, Indiana and was the daughter of Freeman W. and Goldie Mae (Winthrove) Johnson. Mary was the last of 11 children. Mary worked for many years at Baja Boats in Bucyrus, retiring in 1990 and later worked at Mill Creek Nursing in Galion. She was a member of the V.F. W. Post 4329 Women’s Auxiliary and Women of the Moose Chapter 177. Mary is survived by sons, Francis Christman, Paul “Sonny” (Brenda) Christman, Russell Gardner and Charles (Toni) Gardner; daughter, Carol (Gary) Furr; step-daughters, Shirley (Michael) Furr and Diane Brady; step-son, Dale Gardner; six grandchildren, Dawn Hacker, Jamie Treisch, Robert Christman, Ryan Frasier, Melody Gardner and Audry Gerhart; nine great-grandchildren, Kami (Kyle) Griffin, Sierra Mullins, Amanda & Kaya Solze, Taylene Cellar, Tristan Hacker and Jacob, Tanner & Clara Christman; five great great-grandchildren, Aria, Jaxx, Nai’loni, Kemonte and Willow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mark and ten brothers and sisters. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.