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JAMES L. GUIFF, 101, of Eel River Township, died on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, 4:22 a.m., at his home with his family by his side. He graduated from Churu busco High School in 1928 and lived his dream of farming all of his life. Surviving is his son, Gerald "Jerry" (Marsha) Guiff; 10 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Belle; and second wife, Irene. He is also preceded in death by his daughters, Audrey Valjack and Gladys Wakeman; and infants, Harry Guiff and Linda Guiff. Service is 1 p.m. Sunday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, with calling after 10 a.m. Grandson and caregiver Chad Brenneke officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Allen County. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Parkview Home Health & Hospice, with a special thank you for the care and compassion that they showed to Jim. Online condolences at www.sheetsandchilds.net
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My sympathy to my extended Guiff family. My grandmother was Clara Guiff Bobay.
Cheryl Bobay Bailey
Cheryl Bobay Bailey
January 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Jim and my grandmother, Rosa Guiff Murphy were first cousins.
Karen (Murphy) Avery
January 13, 2013
Jim always had a story. He loved to talk about his family history. Jerry and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Guiff
January 12, 2013
Gerald, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peggy O'Neal-Funk
January 12, 2013
Jim shared many stories of his life and my family's history. I am proud to have called him friend.I will miss him.
Jeff Schenher
January 12, 2013
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