Mary Lou Menchhofer, age 89, of Celina, passed away 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 3 sons: Greg Menchhofer (Maria Suhr) of Celina, Jerry Menchhofer, who passed away July 12, 2016, and Brian (Tammy) Menchhofer, who survives in Fort Wayne.

She is also survived by 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; many great-grandchildren; a brother and 2 sisters: William (Mary) Angerman, Patricia (Estel) Hipp,
and Bonnie (Terry) Gwin, all residents of Kansas; 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 the Alpha Delta Omega (ADO) Sorority of Celina.

She enjoyed Women's League Bowling at Plaza Lanes, and playing cards. Her favorite things were eating salmon, drinking wine, and listening to dance music. 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. A Memorial Service will follow at 12:30, with Pastor Deb Monnin, officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.

Condolences can be expressed to Mary Lou's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.