Elizabeth Spence Obituary

Elzabeth "Betty" Spence

Elizabeth "Betty" (Kuhlman) Spence, 96, of Leipsic, died at 2:36 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Meadows of Leipsic.

She was born March 3, 1927, in New Cleveland, to Louis and Kathryn (Recker) Kuhlman. She was previously married to Robert D. Macke and later married Orlo Spence, who preceded her in death.

Betty is survived by four children, Steven (Jane) Macke of rural Mount Blanchard, Stanley Macke of Findlay, Joe (Fay) Macke of McComb, and Jennie (Dave) Delancy of North Baltimore; three stepchildren, Susan (Gary) Rayle of Deshler, Rick (Brenda) Spence of Arcadia, and Jerry Spence of Deshler; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Kim Spence; granddaughter, Stef Rich; grandson, Shane Spence; great-granddaughter, Lydia Macke; four brothers, Alfred, Gilbert, Edwin, and Ernest Kuhlman; and three sisters, Alice Sordelet, Isabel Mullett, and Irene Peckinpaugh.

Betty retired from Whirlpool, Findlay, and was a member of Leipsic United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Leipsic Eagles. She enjoyed wintering in Florida, loved playing cards, and enjoyed her Thursday night pie nights with her family and friends.

Betty's funeral will be 12 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023, at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic, with Pastor Laurie Beaty officiating. Burial will follow at Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic. Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.