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Barbara Eldridge Obituary
Jun 25, 1953 - Jan 4, 2026
Barbara Jean (Wilson) Eldridge, 72, of Leipsic, passed away at her home, Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born June 25, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to Mickey and Virginia (Ross) Wilson.
Barbara attended Lima Church of Christ. She enjoyed taking trips to Amish country and going to Amish markets. She also loved her cats.
Those left behind to cherish Barbara's memory are her mother, Virginia Wilson; daughter, Heather (Gregory) Lamb; grandchildren, Tristan and Trevin Lamb; siblings, Davey (Sue) Wilson, Kitty (Roy) Sutter, and Peggy (Marlin) Steffan; as well as nieces and nephews, Jeremiah Wilson, Shannon Wilson, Qiana Hartman, Brent Sutter, Cory Steffan, and Michelle Noirot.
Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Mickey Wilson; and her nephew, Kyle Steffan.
Interment will take place at a later date in Harmon Cemetery, Gilboa, Ohio. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500) is honored to serve Barbara's family.
Memorial contributions in Barbara's name can be made to the Humane Society of Putnam County, 4017 City Rt. 1, Leipsic, Ohio 45856 or Putnam County Habitat for Humanity www.putnamohhabitat.org/.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.
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