Mary Helen Casteels, age 83, of Toledo, passed away September 14, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. Mary was born April 15, 1938 in Gainesboro, TN to Luther and Betsy (Rush) Heady.
In her free time, Mary enjoyed bingo, going shopping and to garage sales, sewing, and traveling.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 62 years, Frans Casteels; sons, Frans Casteels and Mike (Becky) Casteels; grandchildren, Kristen (James), Michael, Janelle (Wyatt), Melissa (Aaron), Amber, Mark, Lacey (Alex), Marianne, Shelby, Dora, Tyler, Michael, Toni Rose, Patrick, Justin, and Julian; 29 great-grandchildren; and sister, Gladis Biggs.
Mary was preceded in death by her sons, Anthony and Patrick Casteels; parents, Luther and Betsy Heady; brother, Charlie Heady; 2 great-grandchildren; and her friend and niece, Linda Biggs-Whaley.
The family will receive guests Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). A Funeral Mass will begin Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 6135 Hill Ave. with an hour of visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Toledo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cherry Street Mission in Mary's memory.
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