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Marilyn Hance Obituary

MARILYN HANCE

CRIDERSVILLE — Marilyn J. Hance, age 87, passed away August 29, 2015, at 4:57 am, at the Lima Memorial Health System.

Marilyn was born September 4, 1927 in Lima, OH, to the late Harold and Lorena C. (Brunswick) Routson. On December 3, 1947 she married Robert K. Hance who preceded her in death on November 10, 2010.

Marilyn was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. She loved to play games and cards with her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling to Las Vegas. Marilyn will be remembered as being a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Marilyn is survived by a daughter, Pamela (William) Lawson, a daughter, Katherine "Kate" (Randy) Duff, a son, R. Daniel Hance, a son, Michael James (Trista) Hance, a son, Jeffrey (Peggy) Hance, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, a brother, Donald (Theresa) Routson and a sister, Dee (Wayne) Terry.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Curl, a daughter-in-law, Alva Gay Hance, a sister, Jeanette Johns, a sister, Geraldine Muzleski, a sister, Connie Woodell, a brother, Robert Routson and a sister, Shirley Jean Goedde.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Lima. Officiating the service will be Rev. Kent Wilson. Burial will be in Bluelick Cemetery following the service.

Friends may call at the CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL on Monday, August 31, 2015 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2015.

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Diane Cook

August 23, 2023

Jeff and Peg-remembering you guys on this day. You know all you good apples never fell far from the tree.
Thinking of you, Diane

Diane Cook

August 31, 2015

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Les Chiles

August 30, 2015

Sorry for your loss

Lisa Sampson (Curl)

August 30, 2015

My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Sending you all my love, prayers and hugs.

Lisa Curl - Sampson

August 30, 2015

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Mindy Boedicker

August 30, 2015

I light a candle for your Mom, in Memory of her. My your memories keep your heart & thoughts light! Prayers, Love and Hugs!

Troas & Mike Mantooth

August 29, 2015

Pam,Kate,& Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Each & everyone has our deepest sympathy & you will be in my thoughts & prayers. Your Mom was a peach & I have many good memories that will never be forgotten.

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