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Michele R. "Shelly" Roper, 60, of rural Arlington, passed away peacefully Friday, November 7, 2025. Shelly was born in Upper Sandusky, the oldest child of Robert and Sharon (Ekleberry) Hosterman. She was a 1983 graduate of Mohawk High School. Shelly went on to obtain her bachelor's degree from Columbus College of Art and Design. On October 3, 1987, she married Martin "Marty" Roper, and he survives along with two sons, Aaron (Kelsey) Roper and Noah (Vanessa) Roper, both of Dublin, Ohio. Shelly is also survived by her parents, Robert and Sharon Hosterman, and sister, Amy Hosterman, all of Sycamore.
Shelly worked as a commercial artist, illustrating for many greeting card companies over the years. She loved taking cycling trips with Marty and numerous family and friends over the years. Often stopping at art galleries along the way. She was deeply rooted in her faith and was a member of Gateway Church.
Funeral service to celebrate Shelly's life will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2025, at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington, where family will receive friends from 11 a.m. Monday until time of service. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery.
Memorial contribu-tions can be made in memory of Shelly to Gateway Church.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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Brooke Hingson
November 11, 2025
She went to church all the time every Sunday and worshipped God. I´m sorry about your loss
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