Winifred R. Conn

Winifred R. “Winnie’ Conn, 88, of Van Wert, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2014, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.

She was born December 25, 1925, in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of Roy and Martha (Hainey) Shoaf, who both preceded her in death. On November 26, 1953, she married Frank H. Conn, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include two sons, Michael A. (Beth) Conn and David B. (Lynda) Conn, both of Van Wert; a brother, Richard Shoaf of Decatur; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A brother, Earl Shoaf, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 22, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Clark Williman officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, December 21, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Alzheimer’s Association or State of the Heart Hospice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.