Mary Jane Erckert, eldest daughter of Charles and Ferne (Fisher) Erckert Sr., was born in her family home September 15, 1925. Raised on her family's produce farm on the south side of Columbus, Ohio, Mary attended South High School. Through the years she traveled with her work for City Directory, worked as a messenger girl at airplane manufacturer Curtis-Wright during WWII, and several years as a manager with Swan Cleaners. She was a devoted daughter and spent many years caring for her mother and father before their passing. "Aunt Mary", as she was known to many, had a zest for life that spilled over to all those she met, family, friends and strangers alike. Mary passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. Her 90 years of life on earth are a testament to the reward she will receive from her Heavenly Father. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings Charles Erckert Jr., Frances Black, Walter Erckert, and Doris Erckert, brother-in-law Ned Black, and nephew Barry Black. Mary is survived by her sister-in-law, Marilyn Weimer; niece and nephews, Junette (Kenny) Leonard, Dennis Erckert, Robert Erckert, Richard Erckert, Randy Erckert, Ralph (Patty) Erckert, Carol Black, Bryan (Michelle) Black; extended family and many special friends. Friends may call at the MYERS-WOODYARD FUNERAL HOME, Groveport Monday, April 25 from 7-9 p.m. A graveside service will be held, Tuesday, April 26, 10 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Aunt Mary's name to Zion Lutheran Church in Obetz or Grace Hospice in Columbus. Cemetery Details Forest Lawn Cemetery 5600 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43213 Loading map Previous Events Visitation APR 25. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET) Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home - Groveport Chapel 587 Main St. Groveport, OH 43125 Loading map Graveside Service APR 26. 10:00 AM (ET) Forest Lawn Cemetery 5600 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43213 Loading map