Phyllis R. Johns

Phyllis R. Johns, 85, of Delphos, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos.

She was born January 10, 1926, in Coldwater, the daughter of the late Bob and Nettie (Miley) Neumeier. On November 19, 1945, she married Carl H. Johns, who preceded her in death on August 4, 1998.

Survivors include a son, Terry L. (Linda) Johns of Delphos; two daughters, Ruth M. Johns of Delphos and Sharon (Ron Williamson) Earley of Elida; two half-brothers, Dave Neumeier of Fairborn and Jim (Bonnie) Neumeier of Ada; two half-sisters, Patty Nixon of Delphos and Pam (Tony) Picozzi of Florida; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

A brother, John Neumeier, also preceded her in death.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, August 26, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, with Father Melvin Verhoff officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Delphos.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, August 25, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, where a parish wake will be held at 7:30 that evening.

Preferred memorials: Delphos Senior Citizens Center.