Agnes Therese Hollister

Agnes Therese (Kranz) Hollister, 86, of Toledo Ohio entered into Eternal Life peacefully at Hospice of NW Ohio on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. She was born on November 21, 1929 to Ben and Marguerite (O'Brien) Kranz. She was a life long member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and attended Immaculate Conception school, known as "Darby". She was a proud member of the 1947 graduating class at St. Ursula Academy, and was the class Salutatorian. Agnes formed friendships with her "club" ladies that began at Darby, and carried into high school and beyond, including a recent visit with her at Hospice, instead of their usual monthly lunch. After high school, Agnes worked as an office secretary at Stoker Sales. She met Tracy Clark Hollister on a blind date and they were married 5 years later on April 14, 1951. Together they raised 6 children, and enjoyed many family vacations together. After retirement, she and Tracy enjoyed even more vacations together and both participated in the Senior Olympics and classes at the YMCA, where they made many friends. She lived a life of service to others and was a volunteer for many organizations including the Little Sisters of the Poor and the American Cancer Society. She was a Boy Scout den mother and a Brownie/Girl Scout leader. At Immaculate Conception, she was a lector, communion distributor, and in the choir. She and Tracy were the St. Vincent de Paul Society President and Secretary for many years. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, Festival organizer and was famous for her baked goods at the Darby bake sales. She was a Cancer survivor and participated in the Race for the Cure for 15 years. Agnes had a "song for every occasion" and was known for her "30 second sermons". She was known to send cards to friends and family and her "shut-ins" for every birthday and holiday and she had an extensive collection of frogs all around her house. Agnes is survived by her children Christine (James) Grondin, Michael, Kathleen (Doug) Crown, Susan (David) Muller, William (Michele), 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren (and 2 on the way). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Agnes was preceded in death by her beloved husband Tracy and her son Martin, her parents Ben and Marguerite Kranz, her sister Mary Alice Hickey and her brothers Thomas and Bernard. Family and friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Friday, May 27 from 2-8 p.m. where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday May 28 beginning at 9:15 a.m., in the mortuary, followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a.m. Interment at Calvary cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church or Hospice of NW Ohio. Please leave a condolence message at CoyleFuneralHome .com

Agnes Therese Hollister

November 21, 1929 - May 24, 2016