Mary Ann Carrig

September 28, 1936 - June 16, 2019

Mary Ann Carrig, 82, of rural Wapakoneta, died 1:45 p.m., Sun. June 16, 2019, at Mercy Health -St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH. She was born Sept. 28, 1936, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Ted & Stella (Bury) Rakoczy, who preceded her in death. On Feb. 22, 1955, she married Thomas R. Carrig, and he died July 25, 2008. Survivors include, 5 children, Thomas G. (Penny) Carrig, Kenton, OH, Kathleen (Dorance) Thompson, Cridersville, Tim (Robin) Carrig, Kenton, OH, Mary (Jerry) Beech, Wapakoneta, Theresa (Jose) “Terri Carrig” Guillen, Lima, a son-in-law, Paul Smith, New Albany, IN, 16 grandchildren, Steven Smith, Jason Smith, Kari (Adam) Waters, Lauren (Austin) Reynolds, Daisy (Chris) Shafer, Alan (Brooke) Carrig, Natalie Carrig, Jessica Stevens, Derek (Addi) Thompson, Alex Thompson, Ryan (Andi) Carrig, Sean Carrig, Andrew (Shalynn) Beech, Marissa, Brandon, & Mikaela Guillen, numerous great grandchildren & extended family, a brother-in-law, Charles (Mina) Carrig, a sister-in-law, JoAnn Rakoczy. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Karen Carrig & Suzanne Smith, a grandson, Brian Guillen, and a brother, Eugene W. Rakoczy. A homemaker, Mary Ann worked as the assistant to the Auglaize Co. Fair Board secretary for 18 years, retiring when she was 80 years old. She also worked at Lazarus, Lima, and was an Auglaize Co. poll worker. A graduate of St. Hedwig’s High School in Dearborn, MI, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and a former member of the O.S.U. Extension Homemakers. Her hobbies included gardening, reading, cooking, and most especially, spending time with her grandchildren. Mary Ann also enjoyed hosting family holiday gatherings at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thurs., June 20, 2019, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (St. Rt. 501) Wapakoneta, with Rev. Jared Kohn officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive family and friends 4-8 p.m., Wed. June 19, and 1 hour prior to the service, Thurs. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Co. Junior Fair Boosters, or the American Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.