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Betty LOHRBACH Obituary

LOHRBACH Betty Bergman Betty Bergman Lohrbach, 87, of Genoa, and formerly of Elmore, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, July 6, 2011, at Genoa Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in rural Woodville, Ohio on August 16, 1923 to Louis Edward and Clara (Streiffert) Magsig. She was a 1941 graduate of the former Woodville High School. On November 28, 1943 she married Elmer Bergman. He preceded her in death on September 17, 1964. On May 19, 1967, she married Rudolph Lohrbach and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2002. Betty's former employers included AAA of Fremont, Aid Association for Lutherans branch office in Elmore, and Sky Bank of Bowling Green. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. Betty enjoyed travel, playing cards, and her family. She was also a volunteer in the mailroom at St. Charles Hospital for 30 years. She is survived by her children, Michael (Phyllis) Bergman, Clarkston, MI, John (Julie) Bergman, Elmore, and Connie (Michael) DeStazio, Elmore; 7 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Step-children include Carol Lohrbach, The Philippines, Loren (Sally) Lohrbach, Gulfport, MS, and Anita (Larry) Dubois, Columbia, SC; 9 step-grand-children and 19 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Magsig and sister, Lyla Sutton. Friends and family may visit from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at Crosser Funeral Home, Elmore - Genoa Chapel, 19550 West State Route 51. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Elmore with visitation 30 minutes prior. Interment will follow at Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery. Memorials contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Preschool or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Genoa Care Center for the care they gave her for the past 9 years. Online condolences may be shared at www.crosserfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade on Jul. 8, 2011.

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Sharon & Tom Elder

July 10, 2011

No words of sympathy can ease the loss we bear, still may we find comfort in knowing others care.. Beyond the tears and sorrow we find a place of comfort and hope. With our deepest sympathy , Thoughts & Prayers - "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

Crosser Funeral Home, Inc., Elmore Chapel

July 8, 2011

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