Hulda Ferne Odell

Hulda Ferne Odell, 94, formerly of Van Wert, has been living in Columbus since 2001, where she has been lovingly care for by the staff at New Albany Gardens and Care Center. Her work there is done and the journey of her new life has begun.

Ferne was married to Lewis W. Dustman and then to Ralph E. Odell. Both preceded her in death. Ferne was also preceded in death by a special friend, Harry Taylor.

She will be sadly missed by daughters Tonneta (Ed) Compton of Arizona, Pam (Eddy) Marcum of Ohio; son Lew (Lynn) Dustman of Florida; and by Bud (Lydia) Odell of Michigan; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.bricknerfuneralhome.com.