DELPHOS — Mary Teresa (Ricker) Grothouse passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Mary was born Feb. 9, 1920, in the same log cabin as her mother in Cloverdale. Mary was united in marriage on June 14, 1947, to Arthur J. Grothouse. He preceded her in death, Jan. 6, 2018.
Mary is survived by one son, Dan Grothouse of Delphos; grandchildren, Todd (Barb) Hoersten, Scott (Krista) Hoersten of Ottoville, Mike (Liberty) Hoersten of Columbia City, Indiana, Kerry (Ricky) Burris of Delphos, Adam (Marcy) Grothouse of Evansville, Indiana, and April Grothouse of Delphos; son-in-law, Harold Hoersten of Ottoville; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Ricker of Clyde. She also has 14 great-grandchildren, Haley, Kylee, Jeremy, Madison, Morgan, Bryce, Bristol, Charlotte, Clayton and Hayes Hoersten, Madison and Conner Burris, and Everly and Bennett Grothouse.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Anna (Kemper) Ricker; her husband, daughter, Connie Hoersten; son, Timothy Grothouse; daughter-in-law, Carla Grothouse; granddaughter, Heather Grothouse; four sisters, Emma Foster, Leona Backus, and Rita Steinbrenner; infant, Rose Ricker; and six brothers, Isadore (Ike), Alfred (Pete), Gilbert, Mark, Richard and Harold Ricker.
Mary was a member of St. John’s the Evangelist Church and the Ottoville VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She worked at the Lincoln Inn, Meyers Cleaners and retired after 20 years of service at the St. John’s cafeteria. Mary volunteered at the Thrift Shop and was an avid bingo player at St. John’s well into her 90s. She enjoyed spending time outside with her flowers and small garden. Most important to her was spending time with her family and especially her extended family. Mary was an avid Blue Jay and Big Green fan. Mary will always be known for putting others first and was always compassionate towards other people.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Angels of Vancrest of Delphos for taking Mary under their wing.
Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church followed by burial in the St. John Cemetery.
Visitation for Mary will be held Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 4-8 p.m. with a Parish Wake Service held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to Saint Jude’s, Delphos St. John’s Athletic Fund or the Delphos Parks, Inc.
