Mary J. Holmes

Mary J. Holmes, age 82, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1936 to Oscar and Nellie (Krieger) Schmidlin in Holland, Ohio. Mary started Holmes Embroidery in the early 90's which is now ran by one of her sons. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening and baking. Mary and her husband liked to travel to different places and be together. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Mary will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James and Charles Schmidlin; sisters, Nellie Stephens, Kathryn Williams and Kathleen Vaculik; and son-in-law, Jeffery Klocheska. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul Holmes; children, Alan Holmes, Cindy Smith, Carol Klocheska, James (Cindy) Holmes, and Paul "PJ" Holmes; grandchildren, Kyle, Courtney, Dennis (Maggie), John, Amy, Jason (Christine), Christine, Kalynn, and James; great-grandchildren, Ella, Liam and Nathan; brothers, Walter (Cris) and Paul (Tracy) Schmidlin; sister-in-law, Jean Schmidlin; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 2 – 7:00 p.m. at Newcomer – Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with Funeral Services beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Schmidlin.

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