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Marcella Utendorf Obituary

OTTAWA -- Marcella A. Utendorf, 66, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 8, 1957, in Lima to the late Joseph and Edna (Dulle) Utendorf.

Marcella is survived by six siblings: Richard (Vickie) Utendorf of Kalida, Ruth (Duane) Achors of Ottawa, Lawrence (Joyce) Utendorf of Lima, Ben Utendorf, Eugene Utendorf, both of Ottawa, and Joan (Jim) Lammers of Miller City; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law: Lori Utendorf of Ottawa.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Utendorf.

Marcella had formerly worked at Philips, Ottawa. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. Marcella loved reading and doing genealogy.

Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic. Burial will follow in Harman Cemetery, Gilboa. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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

Published by The Lima News from May 25 to May 26, 2024.

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Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home - Leipsic

226 Belmore St., Leipsic, OH 45856

May

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11:00 a.m.

Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home - Leipsic

226 Belmore St., Leipsic, OH 45856

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