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Deborah Koverman Obituary
NEW BREMEN — Deborah J. Koverman, age 63, of New Bremen, died on Friday, March 30, 2018, at 4:30 a.m., at Vancrest of St. Marys, where she had been a resident for the last few years.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1954, in Middletown, the daughter of the late James E. and Eileen H. (Lehman) Staton. On Dec. 15, 1973, she married Daniel Koverman, and he survives.
Also surviving are their children Leah and Erik Ledford, of Huber Heights, Andy and Jamie Koverman, of Minster, Carrie and Ryan Schmackers, of Maria Stein, and Tony (Angie Morris) Koverman, of Minster; 12 grandchildren; and her siblings Kathy and David Bergman, of Palm Coast, Florida, James and Elaine Staton, of Jackson Center, Bob and Gwen Staton, of New Bremen, Mike (Karen Schmitt) Staton, of Celina, and Karen Koverman, of Oakwood.
Along with her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Koverman.
Deborah was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer, in New Bremen, where she had been a cantor, and sang in the choir. She was a 1972 graduate of New Bremen High School. She worked at the former Wint's Restaurant, in New Bremen, and then worked in Assembly at Crown Equipment, in New Bremen, prior to becoming a babysitter. She had been a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader, and sang at numerous weddings. Deborah loved her family, and especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m., at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, in New Bremen, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Dorn officiating.
Interment will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery, of Minster. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 3, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, in New Bremen, and one hour prior to the Mass, on Wednesday, at the church.
Memorial contributions in memory of Deborah can be made to the Activity Fund at Vancrest of St. Marys. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen, and condolences to the Koverman family can be left online at gilberghartwigfh.com.
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Marilyn Sommer
April 3, 2018
To the family of Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Deb for her friendly personality and beautiful singing voice, having accompanied her many years ago. May God give you comfort and peace at this time of loss.
Diane Boyd
April 1, 2018
The voice of an angel
Tom and Joyce Wente
March 30, 2018
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom, Grandmother and her whole family. She was such a nice person and I can still remember her beautiful voice when she sang in church. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God watch over all of you. Tom and Joyce
Nick and Kathy Wenning
March 30, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. Our memories of Deb are precious. She always had a smile and would do anything to help you. She is probably singing praises to our Savior Jesus.
With Love
Nick and Kathy
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Kathy Bergman
March 30, 2018
After 30 years of not being able to see, how wonderful that the first thing she gets to see is the face of God. We will miss you my best friend.
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