Mary E. Bartson, 81, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. She was born on February 27, 1941 in Fremont, OH to William and Helen (Sorg) Eckhardt. Mary was a cosmetologist and seamstress. She attended St. Mark Lutheran Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mary was an amazing artist and enjoyed everything from small canvas paintings to large murals. She was also a fabulous baker, always baking with love and all of her food you could taste from afar. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards and spending time with her family. Mary was very supportive to her family and gave the best advise as if it was rehearsed. She was angelically soft, kind, nonjudgmental and put herself last every time.
Mary is survived by her children, James Bartson, Jr., Oregon, OH and Katrina Hilton, Port Clinton, OH; significant other, Ray Rutan, Port Clinton, OH grandson, Reef Hilton, Port Clinton, OH and two granddaughters; and three great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Tracey Bartson; siblings, Ann Zilles, Billie Sidoti, Don Eckhardt and Carol Buchman; son-in-law, Bud Hilton; grandson, Justin Bartson.
Services are private.
Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice
Arrangements are entrusted to Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, Fremont, OH.
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Dottie Cantrell
Trina, Jimmy and Family, I’m deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mary. What a wonderful and kind person she was. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hang onto all of your wonderful memories ❤
Dave Eckhardt
To Trina and Jimmy And Doc
You’re in our hearts, prayers and thoughts. May all your memories see you through this time of sadness and bring you joy and happiness.
Love and prayers
Janet and Dave Eckhardt and family
Brook Foos
Rest in peace Mary and God bless you !! Thank you for everything !!
Brook Foos and family ❤
Steve Zilles and Karen
Trina, Jimmy and Doc and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginger Kelbley
Katrina ,Jimmy, and family. I am so sorry about the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you and sending much Love.
Denise(Nicki) Hensley Metz
Trina, Jimmy and family, so sorry about the loss of your mom. She was a very sweet woman, and I can’t think of a time when I didn’t see her smile! I hope you all can find peace and comfort during this time.
Tera Patten
Katrina, Reef, James and Doc. Mary was such an inspiration in my life —I’ll never forget the valuable lessons she taught me. Will miss her deeply. Love Tera and family.
Marilyn Sovinski
Katrina Reef and Jimmy thoughts and Prayers She will be missed She was a great Friend
John Eckhardt
Jimmy , Trina and family
Know your in my thoughts and prayers…. thinking of all of you..