Margaret Joan Gabriel

Margaret Joan Gabriel, 85, of Van Wert, died at 8:31 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.

She was born August 25, 1925, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Clarence and Nelle (Beavo) Gabriel.

Survivors include grandnieces and grandnephews.

Two sisters, Geraldine Perry and Vera Conn, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at a later date. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

There will be no calling hours.

Preferred memorials: First United Methodist Church in Van Wert.

Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert is handling the arrangements.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.alspachgearhart.com.