Mary Annette Dunlavy

Mary Annette (Ritzler) Dunlavy, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born on May 1, 1945, to George Ritzler and Mary (Young) Ritzler in Lima, Ohio. She married James Dennis Dunlavy on January 16, 1965, in Lima. Annette graduated from Lima Senior High School and continued her education at Northwestern School of Commerce, Lima Ohio. She owned and operated The Gingham Butterfly Consignment Shop, worked in hospitality and catering for Owens Illinois, Inc, the Residence Inn by Marriott, and Fallen Timbers Fairways. She enjoyed researching genealogy for family and friends, gardening, playing the piano, attending concerts, decorating, arts and crafts, and spending time with family and friends. As a homemaker, Annette took pride in raising her children and nurturing her family. She adored her grandchildren and treasured time with them. She had a heart for hospitality and she was passionate about creating a beautiful and welcoming home for her loved ones. Annette is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, James Dunlavy; children, Kimberly (Darick) Jacobs, Jay Dunlavy, Christine (Michael) Bills, Shawn Dunlavy; grandchildren, Channing and Madison Jacobs, Clara and Henry Bills, and Adairian Dunlavy. She was preceded in death by her parents; and half-brother, William G. Ritzler. As per request, services will be kept private for immediate family only on Thursday, March 18 with funeral mass at Saint John XXlll Catholic Church, Perrysburg and burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. Those wishing to honor her life can make a donation in her name directly to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be made to www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.