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Juanita Cole Obituary

Juanita M. Cole

Juanita M. Cole, 91, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at The Courtyard at Tiffin.

Juanita was born April 14, 1933, in Vanlue, to the late Ralph M. and Ruth M. (Ecker) VanHorn. She married Paul Howard Cole in Angola, Indiana, on October 17, 1951, and he preceded her in death December 24, 2021.

Juanita is survived by her children, Linda Garcia of Tiffin, Joyce Cole of Tiffin, Dale Cole of Tiffin; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Dale VanHorn of McComb; three sisters, Barbara Roark of Findlay, May Chambers of Arlington and Margaret Behnfeldt of Findlay.

Juanita worked as a homemaker who enjoyed crafting.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Betty Glass, four brothers, Raymond "Jim" VanHorn, Allison "Al" VanHorn, Rev. Richard "Dick" VanHorn and Dennis VanHorn.

There will be no funeral services for Juanita at this time. Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Mar. 13, 2025.

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Shelly Winkler

March 10, 2025

So sorry to the family for your loss. Juanita was a sweet lady. She will be missed.

Patsy Beard

March 10, 2025

So sorry for your loss-she will be missed by her family-she´s now at rest with Paul and at peace. May God be with you at this difficult time. Patsy (Cobb) Beard

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