Virginia Mae Gilsdorf Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Virginia Mae Gilsdorf, age 91, of Toledo OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was born on March 3, 1925 in Toledo, OH to Fred and Teresa (Knerr) Hoskins. Virginia graduated from Scott High School in 1943 and then attended Toledo University, where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She married James Edward Gilsdorf, Sr. in 1946 and started family life. She enjoyed reading, travel and the time she spent with her family. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband James Edward; granddaughter Carrie, and her parents. Surviving are her daughter Carol (Larry) Whitaker and sons, James (Betty), Craig (Linda) and Charles (Mary Pat). She was adored by her grandchildren, Todd (Kelly), Shawn (Serena), Andrew (Becky), Nicole (James), Glenn (Michelle), Amanda, Joshua (Heather), Matt (Rachel), Carrie (Tom), Jason (Leah), Becky (Brandon), Corey (John) and many wonderful great-grandchildren. Family and friends may visit at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Avenue on Sunday, March 20, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be at St. James Lutheran Church at 4727 W. Sylvania Avenue on Monday, March 21 starting at 10:00 am for visitation, and services beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will follow the funeral service at Toledo Memorial Park at 6382 Monroe Street. Memorial donations in Virginia’s honor can be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 4727 W Sylvania Avenue, Toledo OH, 43623. To send her family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.

Virginia Mae Gilsdorf

March 3, 1925 - March 16, 2016