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Elinor Hites Obituary
She was born July 12, 1940, in Milan MI to George and Addie Southward. They then moved to Forest OH where she attended Riverdale High School. She has 2 brothers Carl (Jean) Southward, both are deceased, Donnie (Bev) Southward in Forest, OH, Bev, deceased.
She was married to Walter Williams, divorced, they had 3 children, Robyn Williams of Bettesville, OH, and she has one daughter Sarah (Josh) Smith of Findlay, OH, and they have 2 daughters Kenadie and one stepdaughter, Kylie Smith. Kevin (Tammy) Williams of Lapeer, Michigan, have one daughter, Jessica Williams. Kevin also has one son Jonathan (Melissa) Smith, and they have one child Alex and are from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Connie (Dave) Flanigan has 2 children, Stephanie (Briana) Walter of Bowling Green, OH and Steven Walter in Toledo, OH. Connie also has 2 stepchildren, Ashley (Kurt) Breidenbach from Findlay, OH, and they have one son Ethan and Tricia Flanigan with one daughter Kaylee Thomas, also of Findlay, OH.
Elinor married Glen Moll, deceased. They were married for 29 years. He has 4 children Randy Moll, deceased, Alan Moll, deceased, and Brad Moll, deceased, her stepdaughter, Theresa Newman of Marion, OH has 2 children Jason Molnar, deceased, and Nate Molnar of Marion, OH.
Elinor was also married to Glen Hites(deceased) of Kenton, OH, for 13 years and they lived in Upper Sandusky, OH.
Elinor enjoyed watching the Ohio State football games and the Cleveland Indians-Guardians. She also enjoyed watching her soap operas, Hallmark movies, working on puzzles, crocheting and driving around in the Chevrolet Convertible. She also enjoyed sitting on the patio with her dogs.
Family graveside services are on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Zion Bloom Cemetery, Vanlue, with Chaplain Steve Sturgeon officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice and can be sent to Lucas Batton Funeral Home, 476 S Sandusky Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
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