Helen Fleming
Helen Louise Fleming, 81, of Rockford, Ohio, died early Wednesday morning, December 21, 2011, at her home, after a lengthy illness. She was born May 13, 1930 to William Henry and Clara Barbara (Merschman) Landwehr near Columbus Grove, Ohio. On October 16, 1948, she married Harold Garwood, who preceded in death on May 16, 1974. On December 5, 1987, she married Norman L. Fleming, who survives at their home outside of Rockford.
She worked at General Electric for 34 years, retiring from there on September 29, 1989. She loved crocheting and making quilts, and was a master jelly maker. She had moved to Willshire in 1948, and lived there until moving to Rockford after her marriage to Norman 24 years ago. She had graduated from Delphos St. John and was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Rockford. She also was a member of the Celina American Legion Auxillary, Post #210.
Surviving in addition to her husband Norman, are 1 son, James (Peggy) Garwood, of Ashland City, Tennessee; 2 daughters, Judy Garwood of Holgate, Ohio, and Joan (Lindain) Brehm of Celina, Ohio; and 1 step-daughter, Laura (Musa) Akel, of Jacksonville, Florida. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, along with 1 brother, Norbert Landwehr of Mendon, Ohio and 1 sister, Alice Youngpeter of Delphos, Ohio. Deceased is 1 sister, Leona Fisher.
Viewing will be held Monday, December 26, from 2-8 p.m. at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Rockford, with Rev. Ken Alt officiating. Burial will be in Willshire Cemetery, Willshire, Ohio. Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater, Ohio, or to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, Celina, Ohio.
Please accept my sympathy over the loss of your mother. What a lovely picture that was of her! She looks so happy probably because she was such a busy lady. I am thinking of you all.
Norman, our sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Jim and Shirley Scarpella
Jim,Judy,&Joan, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Helen was a very special lady. I have fond memories of your mother and you when you all were growing up. HELEN has no pain now and is in abetter place.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
We are very sorry for your loss. Her picture shows her beauty and how we remember her…Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.
Norm, we were sad to learn of Helen’s passing. We have many fond memories of eating the jams & jellies and drinking the home made wine which the both of you made. We had such a fun day that we all rode to Dayton for the white cap ceremony. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Ken & Betty
Norman & family,
Just to let you know that you are in my thought and prayers…Helen was one of my “all-time” favorite patients!!
May her memory be for a blessing.
Rae
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God bless the fleming family. This was really a shock to me and may God Bless them all