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Esther Sheeks Obituary
Esther H. Sheeks, 96, of Bowling Green and formerly of North Baltimore, a best friend and confidant, received her angel wings at 6:06 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Wood Haven in Bowling Green. She was born March 13, 1929, in Portage to the late John and Flossie (Hanna) Wittenmyer. She married Kenneth Sheeks on October 29, 1949, and he preceded her in death November 9, 2001.
Left to celebrate her life are sons, Jerry (Doris) Sheeks of Mt. Home, Alaska, Doug Sheeks of Hammansburg, and Randall (Colleen) Sheeks of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Shannon (Drew) Marczak, Shari (Michael) Yantiss, Susan (Michael) Zuhlsdorf, Kenzie Sheeks, James Sheeks, and David (Kristin) Sheeks; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Esther was also preceded in death by her sisters, Ethel Sartwell, Dorothy Wittenmyer, Grace Wittenmyer, and Mary Ellen Wittenmyer; and brothers, Alvin, Charles, Ralph, Ernest, Barney, and Richard Wittenmyer.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, with Pastor Duane Weaver officiating. Burial will be at Weaver Cemetery, Bloom Township.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, and 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Bairdstown Bible Church, 11171 Deshler Road, North Baltimore, OH 45872.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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