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Lona Lee Stinemetz                  Send flowers

Services: Graveside services will be held Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 12 noon at the Oakdale Cemetery in Marysville Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Private family calling hours will be held

Lona Lee Stinemetz, 90 of Marysville, peacefully passed away at her home on Wednesday September 23, 2026. She was born in Marysville on November 10, 1935, at the home of her parents Kelvin and Flora (Addis) Payne. Her parents preceded her in death, along with her brother, Howard Payne and sister Sharon Burdge. Lona was married to Glenn Stinemetz on February 6, 1955, until his death on May 16, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her son, Stephen Douglas (Doug) Stinemetz on September 15, 2016. Lona was a cheerleader and 1953 graduate of Marysville High School. She also served several years as a teenage lifeguard at the Marysville pool. Lona and Glenn ran a family farm for many years, traveled extensively throughout the United States, raised three sons, and enjoyed the company of many friends and family. She was an avid sports fan particularly enjoying those sports played by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren as well as all things Ohio State. The Christmas holiday was one of her favorite times of the year particularly when she hosted large family gatherings. She is survived by son, Greg (Deb) Stinemetz of Marysville, son, Chuck (Annie) Stinemetz of Marysville and daughter-in-law Carol Stinemetz of Sugarland Texas. Also survived by grandchildren Krystal Stinemetz, Tiffany (Beau) Nicholson, Emily (Brian) Stinemetz, Nichole (Kazu) Stinemetz, Austin (Alexandra) Stinemetz, Eric Stinemetz, Colton (Emily) Stinemetz, Alex (Linnette) Stinemetz, and Ellen (Jorge) Martorell. Great grandchildren include Aubry Nicholson, Atley Nicholson, Maddie Berger, Connor Stinemetz, Nate Berger, Haruta Miyachi, Beckett Stinemetz, Owen Stinemetz, Granger Stinemetz, and Lucy Stinemetz. Graveside services will be held Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 12 noon at the Oakdale Cemetery in Marysville. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. Private family calling hours will be held. Memorial gifts may be made to North Union Softball for Girls, PO Box 76 Richwood, Ohio 43344 The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Oakdale Cemetery Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Bob Welch   Thu, Sep 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM Greg ,Chuck and family including Doug’s family. Condolences for all of you. I miss seeing your dad and now your mom. Such good memories growing up with all of you. Your mom I will always remember as my Cub Scout leader and the meetings in your home. The last I saw her was at Parrott’s and she lovingly introduced herself as my den mother. A good mother to you and den mother to me. Keep the memories close and she will always be there for you. #2 from: Sherie Coakley Marysville, Ohio Thu, Sep 24, 2026 at 4:10 PM I have had the pleasure of keeping Lona Company for the last two and a half years. With all she as overcome with loosing her oldest son and husband and then several health issues, she was the strongest lady I ever meant. Always ready to get out and be with people whether it be to her granddaughters athletic events, eating out or just to grocery! She was a grand lady who lived for her family! She will be missed but now she is home with Glenn! “I will miss you sweet lady” #3 from: Sharon K Stinemetz RICHWOOD Fri, Sep 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM Greg and Chuck and family, sorry about your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family #4 from: Dan and Darlene Foos Richwood, Ohio Fri, Sep 25, 2026 at 11:09 PM We send our sympathy to all of Lona's family, you have lost a very special lady. May happy memories help you through your grief. #5 from: Lynn Smith Kenton Mon, Sep 28, 2026 at 3:34 AM So sorry to hear of Lona's passing. My prayers are with your whole family. #6 from: Kathy Cramer Wilson Florida Mon, Sep 28, 2026 at 10:12 AM Greg - So sorry to hear about your mom.  Thinking of you and your family.  Kathy #7 from: Rita Lou Rubeck Headington Parker Richwood, Ohio Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 3:28 PM My sincere sympathy to Lona's family.  Lona and I spent many years sitting at North Union High School Softball games - in all kinds of weather - watching her granddaughters play.  Lona was so proud of each of her grandchildren and proudly shared their success with me - whether it be in athletics or academics.   #8 from: Sam Foos Marysville,Ohio Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 10:58 PM Sorry for your loss, Lona was a fixture on Shortess Road for as long as I can remember. May she Rest In Peace.

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