Margaret Loretta Kirchner

Margaret Loretta Kirchner, 93, of Gallipolis, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Holzer Assisted Living. She was born April 29, 1917 in Cuyahoga County and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Julia Kirchner, and sister to the late Helen Nimberger and Matilda Kline. She was an employee of Clevite Graphite Bronze in Cleveland for over 40 years. She was a former devoted member of St Mary's Parish in Chardon, and currently worshiped with St Louis Catholic Church in Gallipolis. She is survived by nieces Dolores Anthony Costa of Wildomar, CA, Loretta Charles, deceased Ritondaro of Wasilla, AK. Paula Eugene McKale of Chesterfield, OH and Patricia Donald Fisco of Gallipolis, along with several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Holzer Assisted Living, Holzer Hospice, and Dr. Richard Simpson for their excellent care and loving attention. Special thanks to Monsignor William Myers, the lay ministers and members of St Louis Church for their continuing ministry and compassion. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 18, 2010 at 10:00 am at St Louis Catholic Church. Burial will be Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 1:00 pm at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon, OH. At Margaret's request, there will be no calling hours. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Oh 45631 or the St Louis Church, 85 State St. Gallipolis, OH 45631 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 2010-06-19 All Souls Cemetery Chardon OH US Visitation: 0000-00-00 - Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Service: 2010-06-18 10:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US