Mary Catherine Thies

Mary Catherine Thies, 76, of Millbury, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Mary was born September 16, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio to Albert and Margaret (Cashen) Feyes.  On October 13, 1962 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Genoa, Ohio, she married Jerome Thies.  Religion was the center of  Mary’s life. Mary was a longtime parishioner at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Walbridge where she was the school secretary and developed many lifelong friendships with students, staff, and parents. She prayed the rosary daily, volunteered with the Marriage Encounter Movement, and taught PreCana. Mary was an avid reader, enjoyed camping, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mary’s grandchildren will forever remember her ability to make them feel as if they were the most loved.  

Mary is survived by her children, Mike Thies, Angela Atassi, and Pamela (Eric) Boyer; grandchildren, Ryan (Courtney), Brandon, Nicholas, Rami (Jessica), Remsy (Chloe), Malek, Ammar, Deena, Bassim, Daniel, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Carson, Brielle, and Elio; and brother,  John (Esther) Feyes.  Preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Rita Fuller.  

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Walbridge. Interment: Lake Township Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Wood Haven Health Care Center Activity Fund, Bowling Green Ohio.  Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home assisted the family.