Madeline G. Schoeff

Madeline G. Schoeff, 82, of Middle Point, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 8, 1931, in Portland, Ind., the daughter of the late John Lawrence and Gladys Rosetta (Steen) Weaver. She was married to DeWayne Schoeff, who preceded her in death on April 29, 1986.

She is survived by a son, Michael Schoeff Sr. of Middle Point; four daughters, Nancy (Stephen) Williams of Portland, Ind., Tamra (Kyle) Zeigler of Wapakoneta, Patricia Hipsher of Kalida and Bonnie (John) Young of Rockford; 11 grandchildren, Jody King, Scott Grogg, Julie Zukowski, Michelle Morales, Carrie Garza, Dustin and Kristen Zeigler, Cotey Schoeff, Michael Schoeff Jr., and Kelsi and Kassidy Hipsher; two stepgrandchildren, Glen Young and Kate Strickland; 12 great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and a stepgreat-great-grandson.

Three sons, Jacob Weaver, John Schoeff, and Mitchell Schoeff; a daughter, Mary Helen Grogg; four sisters; four brothers; and a stepgreat-grandson, also preceded her in death.

Madeline retired from Campbell’s Soup Company of Napoleon after 23 years of service. She was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Unit 5803 in Van Wert. Madeline was a homemaker who loved to play cards, crochet, and, especially, spend time with her family.

A celebration of Madeline’s life will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Strayer Funeral Home in Delphos. Burial will be at a later date in Michael’s Cemetery in Kalida.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, with a VFW Auxiliary service at 7 that evening, and an hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center or Middle Point Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be left at www.strayerfuneralhome.com.