Helen L. Meeks

Helen L. Meeks, 80, of Van Wert, died at 8:28 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born December 14, 1932, in Scott, the daughter of the late Delmis and Stella (McCray) Baer.  She married Carl E. Meeks, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include a son, Kevin Meeks of Tucson, Ariz.; and one brother, David (Anita) Baer of Van Wert.

Three brothers, Jerry, Charles and Eugene Baer, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services and burial will be conducted at a later date in Tucson, Ariz., at the family’s convenience.

There will be no calling hours.

Preferred memorial: Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, c/o Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891.

Arrangements were handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.

Online condolences may be sent to www.alspachgearhart.com.