Marie E. Lonz

February 12, 1931 - April 8, 2016

Marie Elizabeth (Swantusch) Lonz, 85, of Toledo, passed away Friday, April 8. 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 12, 1931, to Walter and Thelma (Hupp) Swantusch. Marie was first married to Russell W. Coon and then to James V. Lonz. Marie became an RN through The Toledo Hospital School of Nursing. She received her Bachelor of Education Degree, from the University of Toledo. Marie was also certified in Enterostomal Therapy at the Cleveland Clinic. Judy Szor and Marie were responsible for bringing Enterostomal Therapy, to the field of patient care for Northwest Ohio, in the mid 1970’s. She retired from The Toledo Hospital after almost 40 years. Marie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo and the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included cake decorating, gardening, floral arrangements, music and her family. Marie could never turn down an offer to attend a live jazz concert. Survivors include her children, Ronald (Donna) Coon, Richard (Janet) Coon and David (Debi) Coon; step-children, Chris Lonz, James (Karen) Lonz, Barbara (Henry) Geha and Beth (Joel) Kolling. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters, Loretta Wolf, Arlene Reibe and Esther Leopold and sister-in-law, Janet Swantusch. She was preceded in death by her spouse, James V. Lonz; sister, Julia Jacobs; brother, Roy Swantusch and stepsister, Rosemary Drake. Friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, April 19th, from 2-8 p.m., in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, (between Secor and Douglas Roads). Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 20th, at 11 a.m., from the funeral home. Reverend Daniel Bellavia will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, OH, 43551. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Trixie, Amy, Tracey, and Jessica, all from Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ansberg-west.com