Louise M. Conway Sloniker

Louise M. Conway Sloniker, age 77, of Grandview Heights, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Kobacker House with her family by her side. She was born October 12, 1937 in Waupaca, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Everett James and Verna Winifred (Guyant) Grant. Louise grew up on a dairy farm in Central Wisconsin and attended Parfreyville United Methodist Church for years. She began as a dietician who worked at Wexner Heritage House and Thurber Village Nursing Centers for over ten years. Louise then became a Professor of the dietician tech program at Columbus State retiring after 25 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 28 years, Earl W. Sloniker; her children, Grant (Jean) Conway, Louisville, OH, Pamela (Brian) Pace and Brad (Karin) Conway, both of Columbus; her grandchildren, Elizabeth and Karaline Conway, Luisa and Noah Pace, Lilah and Graham Conway; sister, Janet K. Grant, Tacoma, WA; brothers, James (Mary) Grant and Gary (Patricia) Grant, both of Wisconsin; stepchildren, Wendy (James) Sayre, Erin (Steve)Jensen, Shana (Reece) Garrett, Donn (Sheila) Sloniker, Tim Sloniker, Verl Ann Sloniker, Dan Sloniker and Laura Santos; grandchildren, Hunter, Aaron, Jenna, Abigail and Triston Sayre; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a stepson, David Sloniker. Louise was a graduate of University of Wisconsin at Stout (formerly Stout State Univ.) and received her Master's degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University. She and her husband Earl volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels for over 20 years. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was active in their mission work and preparing food for the homeless and for church dinners. She was a member of the PBJ group, who made sandwiches for the homeless and also volunteered time in the Clothing Room at New Hope United Methodist Church. She loved square dancing, especially with Earl for the past 30 years. Friends may call 6-8 pm Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd, then 10-11:00 am Friday where funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, June 12, 2015. Rev. Chris Heckaman officiating. Interment in Wisconsin at a later date. Those who wish may contribute to Lifecare Alliance, 1699 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43223 or OhioHealth Hospice, c/o OhioHealthFoundation, P.O. Box 600001, Columbus, OH 43272-9802, in her memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com > to share a memory or send condolences. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road.