Mary Alice Schuller

Mary Alice Schuller, 87 years old of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Alice was born in Toledo, Ohio, on August 21, 1930 to Paul and Blanche (Metty) Dugan. She grew up in Blessed Sacrament Parish where she lived with her family in the house that her father built across from what was then a WWII “victory garden,” and now is DeVeaux Village. She graduated in 1948 from Central Catholic High School where she met James A. Schuller, the love of her life and husband of 42 years. The two of them enjoyed the simple things in life – dancing together, weekly date night, consisting of a “late meal” by candlelight, and enjoying time with family. Mary Alice was not only a devoted wife and mother of ten but also worked as Jim’s legal secretary from the beginning of his law practice, teaching herself the new technology called a “computer.” She was an active member of St. Agnes Parish for 18 years, after which she returned to Blessed Sacrament Parish where she was a member of the Parish Council for several terms. Her faith was an important part of her life. She and Jim were instrumental in the formation of many small faith groups and she enjoyed her weekly 2 a.m. hour of perpetual adoration for years at Blessed Sacrament. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, her daughter, Diane Wlodarski, her brother, Paul Dugan and sister, Joanne Lenkay. Mary Alice is survived by sons, James L. (Kathy), Thomas (Maria), Joseph and Christopher, and daughters Kathleen (Jim) Faulkner, Karen (Bill) Declercq, Suzanne (Franz) Stallkamp, Mary Beth (Larry) Young, Julie (Pat) Boyle, as well 134 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Suzanne Desmond and Patricia (Donald) Champine, sisters-in-law Janet Jensen, Jean Schuller and many nieces and nephews. She was beautiful, selfless, and the most joyful person and she will always be the Queen of our large family. Her heart was golden. She saw the good in everyone. We love you and thank you for the beautiful example of faith and love you have instilled in all of us. We know you are now dancing on the stars with Dad. A special thank you to Courtney Freels, Marsha Lewis, and Betsy Tucker, Mom’s special caregivers and Jackie, Tessa, Tammy, Angie, Jen and all of the NW Ohio Hospice caregivers. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home; 1770 S Reynolds Rd. on Sunday March 18, 2018 from 2:00 to 8:00 pm where the Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2240 Castlewood Dr., Toledo, Ohio, 43613 at 10:30 am where the family will greet guests from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Entombment services will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Blessed Sacrament Outreach. Please view the on-line guest registry at CoyleFuneralHome.com

Mary Alice Schuller

August 21, 1930 - March 13, 2018