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Sue SPIESS Obituary

SPIESS Sue E. Sue E. Spiess, age 69, of Delta, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away after a brief illness at The Toledo Hospital on Friday, October 8, 2010. She was born August 24, 1941 to Max Linn and the late LaVerne (Hefflinger) Linn. Sue drove school bus for the Pike-Delta-York School System for over 30 years. Among some of her hobbies, were attending flea markets and county fairs. She enjoyed raising dogs and the "Farm Life"; with Thoroughbred race horses being a big part of her passion. With all of her interests, Sue loved spending time with her family and grandchildren the most. Along with her mother, LaVerne Linn; Sue was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, David Suto. In addition to her father, Max (stepmother, Jane) Linn; she is survived by her husband of 53 years, Merril L. Spiess; children, Shane (fiancée, Tracey Wisner) Spiess, Jodie Spiess, Cindy (Mike) Parker, Chad (Lisa Minnick) Spiess and Jill (Rick) Shehorn; sisters, Joyce (John Noe) Wootton and Judy Suto; grandchildren, Ryan (Kendra) Spiess, Kam Spiess, Josh (Trena) Shehorn, Toby (Jera) Shehorn, Richy (Kelsie Bernholtz) Shehorn, Blake, Ben and Brett Parker and Cody Spiess; great - grandchildren, Zane Dirr, Jacob Spiess and Brody Shehorn and nephews, Gary (Shelie) Suto and Paul Suto. Friends may visit from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St Hwy 109 in Delta. A funeral service for Sue will be held at Delta United Methodist Church, 101 Northwood Dr., Delta, Ohio 43515 at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta. Pastor Jay Miklovic will be officiating. Those wishing an expression of sympathy may consider the American Cancer Society, Northwest Region, 740 Commerce Dr., Suite B, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or a charity of the donor's choice in Sue's memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at: www.barnesfuneralchapel.com

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Published by The Blade from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2010.

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Ann Lane :Schaffner

October 3, 2019

Sue was my best friend from the day she moved to Pike until she fell in love with Merill. I spent so many nights and days at her home and felt the love and laughter of her wonderful mom and dad I am sure this is what she generated in her own home and family. I have wonderful memories of everything from gardening to going to movies and hanging out. Pure joy to be with her.

October 14, 2010

What a blessing to have worked with Sue and to have had her transport my children to/from school all these years. She always had a friendly smile on her face and always stopped to chat with me when I worked in the high school office. She will be missed. Gary Mohler family

Jean Bordner

October 13, 2010

Merril and family,
What a blessing to have known Sue. Memories, laughter, tears and sorrow are shared with you by my by family. Wish we could have been there with you to celebrate Sue's life.
The Bordner family; Jean, Tim and Ron.

October 11, 2010

Thoughts and prayers be with Sue's family at this time.Sue was always a breathe of fresh air, when you met her.She was so happy she retired from driving bus last school year. Never to be forgotten by her fiends and students. The Marilyn Henricks Family

Stacie P

October 11, 2010

In loving Memory of a Wonderful person, you will be missed by so many. Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family & Friends of Sue.

Larry & Joyce Chamberlin

October 10, 2010

Joyce and I would like to extend our condolences to Max, Jane, and Merril. I am sure that God is with her, and we pray that she enjoys the benefits of heaven. Peace to all in the family.

Brian,Kelly ONeill

October 9, 2010

To the Spiess Family Im so sorry of ur lost! Ur Wife, Mother and grandmother She was the best bus driver ever.. My daughter was sad when she retired...Brian,Kelly & Sarah ONeill(Delta,Ohio)

Tim and Ella Shelley

October 9, 2010

Jill, Rick and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Jill's mother. Our thoughts are with your entire family.

Rick Ketring

October 9, 2010

Merril, I'm so sorry to hear of Sue's passing. I'm certain she will be missed by your family and friends. The Ketring family. Rick, Gary and Randy.

October 9, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Sue was such a neat lady! She was always super friendly whenever we would see her. Sue had a beautiful smile. We pray that God comforts you and that you may find strength during this time of loss. With Deepest Sympathy, The Schmude's

Ann Lane Schaffner

October 9, 2010

I am so stunned and saddened to learn of the tragic death of Sue. My sincere condolences are with you all. As best friends, I nearly "lived at" her home during those formative junior high years and felt first hand the love, fun and caring of her wonderful family. I know that is the same spirit that she brought to her own home and that will live with you always. God's blessings be with you. Ann Lane Schaffner

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