Lamoile E. "Mollie" Amstutz 1916-2011
Lamoile E. "Mollie" Amstutz, 94, of Bluffton died March 24, 2011, at her residence. She was born Aug. 6, 1916, in Defiance County to Donald and Violet Smith Salsbury. On September 10, 1939 she married Russell H. Amstutz and he preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 1992.
Mrs. Amstutz was a homemaker and had worked at Triplett Corp. and Community Market both of Bluffton. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Bluffton.
Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Rettig of Arlington, a grandson, Rick (Phyllis) Rettig of Arlington, a great granddaughter, April (Aaron) Smith of Jenera, a great grandson, John Rettig of Arlington, a great great granddaughter, Emma Grace Smith, and two brothers, Robert (Mary Lou) Salsbury and Clarence (Nancy) Salsbury both of Dunkirk.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Norman Rettig, two brothers, DeWayne and Joseph Salsbury and three sisters, Anna Belle McCleese, Eileen Miller and Donna Bradley.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. Rev. John Foster will officiate. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery near Bluffton.
Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Monday, June 29, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, Jun 29
- Lima Meijer closed on June 29 following shots fired
- Ohio EMA tips for extreme heat conditions this week
- Scavenger hunt at Senior Center
- Bluffton University streamlines MBA program for working professionals
- July 2026: What brings you to Bluffton?
- America 250 Quilt Raffle is underway
- More than a car show: 58th annual Festival of Wheels
- Allen County residents invited to provide feedback on Hazard Mitigation Plan