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Lillian Frances
Lillian Frances (née Russell) Hays passed away on October 14, 2012, at Heartland of
Waterville. Born June 30, 1921, in Chicago, IL to Alice (Wurster) and William
Russell, she later moved to Savanna, IL where she took pride in her job as assistant to the local physician and also served as president of the Lutheran League. Lillian volunteered for the U.S.O. during World War II, where she met her husband of 64 years, James A. Hays, who passed away on July 6, 2011. She attended Abiding Word Ev. Lutheran Church in Bowling Green, Ohio, enjoyed reading and spending time with her children and six grandchildren.
Lillian is survived by
children, Ruth (Harlan) Wilkerson, Dr. James R. (Brenda) Hays and Carole (Richard) Ulrich; grandchildren, Russell (Brooke) Wilkerson of Plano, TX, Mark Wilkerson, Matthew (April) Hays of Chicago, IL, Lt. Michael (Anna) Hays (USAF) of Columbia,
SC, Kimberly (Scott)
Ulrich-Strzyzykowski and
Christopher Ulrich, and great-granddaughter, Lillian Marie Hays of Chicago, IL.
Pastor Luke Ulrich will conduct a graveside service on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Roth Cemetery on Keener Road in Monclova Township. Memorial contributions may be made to
Abiding Word Ev. Lutheran Church, 17202 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. To leave an online memory visit
www.peinertfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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October 20, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will miss her deeply. What a wonderful friend and neighbor.
Mike,Judy and Brittany Zavac
October 19, 2012
Hays family, the Palenske family shares in the loss of a good mother and wonderful long time neighbor and beautiful woman. I was priviledged to visit her in these past years and have only fond memories. We are all better people for knowing here.
Helen De Cant
October 19, 2012
Jim & Brenda,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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