Mary Louise (Dellinger) Geisman

GEISMAN, MARY L (2)web

Mary Louise (Dellinger) of Horton, went home to be with her Lord Monday, April 3, 2017, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home at the age of 75. Mary was the daughter of Orville and Opal (Sherburn) Dellinger, born Aug. 29, 1941 in Convoy, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband, James L. Geisman; two children, daughter, Christina (Charles) Murphy; son, Ronald (Denise) Geisman; six grandchildren, Elizabeth (James) Scott, Matthew (Jennifer) Murphy, Barbara (Matt) Meyers, Rebecca (Jason) Dorian, Brooke (Brandon) Ditzel, Benjamin Geisman; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Dellinger; two sisters, Patty Grant, and Rowena Huffman.

She was a graduate of Convoy High School. After high school she attended Jackson Community College where she received her degree in accounting. She was the co-founder of Lomar Machine & Tool Co. in Horton. Mary was an active member of the Horton Congregational Church, where she served as treasurer for many years, the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), and the Eastern Star. Mary loved her family, friends, boating, gardening, crocheting, and just being outside near God. A celebration of life was held at the First Congregational Church, 120 N. Jackson St., Jackson, Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 2 p.m., Pastor Craig Goodlock officiating. Interment followed at Horton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to a charity of their choice.