Geraldine T. Grubenhoff

OTTOVILLEGeraldine T. Grubenhoff, 91, died at 9:08 a.m. June 1, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center.She was born Jan. 21, 1921, in Delphos to Frank and Veronica Elwer Osting, who preceded her in death. She was married Sept. 1, 1943, to Edwin Grubenhoff, who preceded her in death.Mrs. Grubenhoff was a homemaker while working for Bob's Grocery and the Kalida IGA. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Altar Rosary and she also enjoyed swimming at the Van Wert “Y.” She enjoyed sewing, quilting (more than 60 quilts), gardening, canning. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.Survivors include two daughters, Janet (Al) Mescher, of Troy, and Mary Jean (Ron) Schweller, of Fort Jennings; three sisters, LaDonna (Leo) Schmelzer, of Delphos, Earlene (John) Williams, of Delphos, and Vera (Jim) Koester, of Delphos; four brothers, Moletus Osting, of Delphos, Alvin (Marilyn) Osting, of Troy, Norm (Karen) Osting, of Troy, and Roger Osting, of Cridersville; four grandchildren, Kevin Mescher, Diana (Scott) Myers, Jennifer (Bryan) Harris, and Julie (Doug) Kimmet; seven great-grandchildren, Jason and Megan Myers, Beckett and Isabella Harris, and Kaitlyn, Lauren and Madison Kimmet.She was preceded in death by five brothers, Wilfred, Eugene, Urban, Ed and Earl; and a sister, Marie.Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. John Stites will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Harter & Schier Funeral Home, Delphos.Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice.