Mary L. Nichols

Mary L. Nichols, 89, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at The Meadows of Delphos.

She was born May 21, 1934 in Delphos to the late Carl H. and Martha (Wiemeyer) Maas. In addition to her parents, Mary was the last survivor of ten sisters and brothers. She joins sisters, Margaret and Rita Hoffman, Anne Mae Alles, Helen Maas along with brothers, Carl T., Norbert, Harold, Melvin and Herbert Maas.

Mary married her loving husband, Cody Nichols, Sr. on September 26, 1953. Together they raised their family, a son, Cody, Jr. (Judy) Nichols, daughters, Roxanne (deceased) (Dave) Rabe and Kimberly (John) Blankerts.

Mary greatly cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening, baking and being a nurturing matriarch. She encompassed being a loving homemaker and embraced her retirement. Fond memories were built with family gatherings throughout the years.

Mary dearly loved her grandchildren, Jason (deceased) Rabe, Michelle (Todd Parker) Rabe, Cody III (Tiffany) Nichols, Kate and Kelsey Blankerts.

Her great-grandchildren are Devin Rabe, Nathan and Ashlyn Mosier, Skylar Parker, Chloe and Ava Nichols.

Step-grandchildren, Justen (Anna) Briggs, Kristan (Doug) Dorner; step-great-grandchildren, Konnor and Jasmine Briggs, Austin, Ashley (deceased), Evan and Emily Parker; and step-great-granddaughter, Lyn’Nova Parker.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. before the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Heart Association.  Condolences may be shared at weberfh.net.