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Bessie Marie Rohlf Smith

Birth	:	28 Jun 1930 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	15 Mar 2017 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	Bessie M. Smith, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on June 28, 1930 to Wilbert and Gladys (Frysinger) Rohlf in Defiance. On April 30, 1950 she married James M. Smith, who preceded her in death on June 12, 1988. Bessie was a member of First Baptist Church in Defiance, and did custodian services for the church. She was also a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She worked at General Motors in Defiance for 27 years, retiring... Read More	Bessie M. Smith, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on June 28, 1930 to Wilbert and Gladys (Frysinger) Rohlf in Defiance. On April 30, 1950 she married James M. Smith, who preceded her in death on June 12, 1988. Bessie was a member of First Baptist Church in Defiance, and did custodian services for the church. She was also a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She worked at General Motors in Defiance for 27 years, retiring in 1981. Bessie loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed traveling, and took many bus trips. She loved her trip to Hawaii and her Alaskan Cruise. Bessie had many fond memories of her 27 years working at GM Central Foundry, and all the friendships she made over the years. She also enjoyed reading and doing puzzles. Bessie will also be missed by her fellow coffee drinkers at Burger King. Bessie is survived by her daughters, Diane Kennedy of Defiance, Becky (James) Wuebben of Edon, Ohio, and Judy (Stephen) Corbitt of Defiance, son, James E. (Lois) Smith of Cincinnati, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, brothers, William Rohlf and Philip Rohlf of Defiance, sisters, Wilberta Iler of Latty, Maxine Willitzer-Pippin of Edgerton, Mary Ann Font of Grover Hill, and Martha Rath of Shelby, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Smith, sisters, Mildred Strawser-Schmidt, Orianna Armbruster, and Helen Woodring, brother Karl Rohlf, and one brother in infancy. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance, and for one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Defiance, with Rev. Tim Yazel officiating. Burial will follow the services at Riverview Memory Gardens.

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Where is Bessie Marie Rohlf Smith's memorial?
Bessie Marie Rohlf Smith's memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Bessie Marie Rohlf Smith death?
Bessie Marie Rohlf Smith death on 15 Mar 2017 in Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bessie Marie Rohlf Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

Family Members:

Parent

Wilbert Eric Rohlf

(1897 - 1965)

Gladys Ruth Frisinger Rohlf

(1903 - 1990)

Spouse

James Martin Smith

(1924 - 1988)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200