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Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: 419-668-1469
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Irene Elizabeth (Stearns) Grosswiler

Irene Elizabeth (Stearns) Grosswiler, age 87, of Collins, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.

She was born March 24, 1925 in Weston, OH to the late Elmer and Esther (Kidd) Stearns. She was a graduate of Liberty High School in Rudolph, OH and St. Vincent School of Nursing in Toledo. She lived in Collins most of her life and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed embroidering, sewing, playing cards, reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Gerald (Linda) Grosswiler of Collins, Albert Grosswiler of Collins, Patrick (Palma) Grosswiler of Sandusky, Rosemary (Dan) Federkiel of Sandusky, and Anita (Art) Rayner of Volant, PA; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, Joyce Stearns of Bowling Green.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Grosswiler; and brothers, Leroy Stearns and Ivan Stearns.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk. The Rev. Ken Mormon, associate pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857 or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Condolences may be shared at norwalkfuneral.com.