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Nancy Spellman Obituary
LIMA -- Nancy Ann Spellman, 91, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, with her family by her side. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, John Spellman, her daughter, Kathy Spellman, and her parents, Reuben and Marjorie (Patterson) Runyon.
Nancy is survived by her children, Kurt Spellman and Diana Spellman both Lima, Beth Spellman of Gomer, and Lisa Spellman of Houston, TX; sisters-in-law, Lydia Runyon of VanWert, OH and Barbara Runyon of Wolcottville, IN; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews and numerous others for whom she was loved as a second mother and grandmother.
Daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Nancy will be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit; her warm welcoming to all at many family gatherings; and her friendly smile and wave to neighbors and passersby with her beloved dog, Oreo, always by her side.
Friends may visit at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel on Friday, January 23, 4 pm – 8 pm and Saturday, January 24, 10 am – 11 am. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday.
Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Allen County Humane Society or the National Foundation for the Blind.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Garnett Balyeat
January 21, 2026
Rest in peace my beautiful friend of 60 plus years. I will certainly miss our daily phone calls, but all memories of our fun times together will remain forever.
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Valerie Wolfe-Markwell
January 20, 2026
Sorry for everyone's loss, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Kathy was my best friend and I know she welcomed her Mom home with open arms, along with John. Oh how he loved my deviled eggs! Godspeed...Nancy!
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