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Anna M. Yaufman, 96, of Ottawa, passed away at 6 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa.
She was born Nov. 21, 1927, in Ottoville, to Adolph and Regina (Wiechart) Miller. She married John Yaufman on Nov. 22, 1952, and he preceded her in death Dec. 15, 2010.
Anna is survived by 12 children, Mary Yaufman, Sue (Dave) Ellerbrock, Joann (Jim) Gerken, Kathy (Dave) Scheckelhoff, Linda Yaufman, Mike (Melanie) Yaufman, Janice (Mark) Kaufman, Paul Yaufman, Amy (Gerard) Ellerbrock, Dede (Terry) Lammers, Shirley (Melvin) Schmitz, and Andrea (Steve) Liebrecht; 28 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Elma Kaufman; two brothers, Robert "Cookie" (Louise) Miller and John (Janie) Miller; and two sisters-in-law, Ruth Miller and Marilyn Miller.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Marie Yaufman; son-in-law, Steve Niese; two brothers, Ray and Gerald Miller; and brother-in-law, Ray Kaufman.
Anna retired from Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa. She also worked for Delphos Grain and Soya and was a former 4-H advisor. Anna was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, and its Altar Rosary Society. Music was one of her favorite hobbies, as she used to play saxophone in Tony Schlagbaum's Band and violin for Putnam County Kitchen Band. She enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loved praying the rosary.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, with Fr. Scott Kramer, Fr. Kent Kaufman, and Deacon Eric Kaufman officiating. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Ottawa. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, both at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa. A scripture service will begin at 7:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School: Educational Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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