The Van Wert County Courthouse

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Rona A. Book

Rona A. Book, 69, of Venedocia, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at the Kobacker House in Columbus.

She was born November 29, 1942, in Troy, the daughter of the late John and Glorious (Kauffman) Yarger. On July 31, 1965, she married Joe G. Book, who preceded her in death on December 7, 2000.

Survivors include a daughter, Karen Book of Powell; four brothers, Doug, Dennis, Darrell and Dave Massie; and a brother-in-law, Larry Book.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, with the Rev. Donald Clinger officiating. Burial will be in Tomlinson Cemetery near Mendon.

Calling hours are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at from 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Local humane society or animal shelter.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

POSTED: 07/24/12 at 4:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries