Phyllis Jeanette Markin

Phyllis Jeanette Markin, 94, formerly of Helena passed away at Rutherford House, Fremont on Tues., March 26, 2019. She was born in Wayne, OH on Oct. 1, 1924 to the late Ernest and Lelah (Wise) Heminger.

Phyllis graduated from Montgomery High School of Wayne, OH in 1942. She then worked at the JCPenney store in Fostoria, OH. She married Eldon V. Markin on Aug. 5, 1949, in New Rochester, OH. The couple was married on the bride’s mother’s birthday. Phyllis was a homemaker, member of Shiloh United Methodist Church of Helena, OH, church treasurer, sang in the Senior Choir, Director of Junior Choir & Pianist, member & President of Church Ladies Aid, member of church Beta Circle, member of church council, church administrative board, member of Legion Auxiliary, member of Helena Fire Department Auxiliary, collected for cancer fund drive, and served on the Scott Twp. Election Board.

She enjoyed long car rides, canning fruits & vegetables, embroidering, word search puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, being outdoors, doing lawn work, going to lunch with dear friends, playing piano, attending grand-children sporting events, playing cards (Euchre) and collecting salt & pepper shakers.

She is survived by daughters, Carol (Ray) Baker of Clyde and Laurene (Mark) Moore of Oak Harbor; god-daughter, Amy (Williamson) Binder of Woodville; grandchildren, Brittney (Eric) Creps of Grand Rapids OH and Zach (Brooke) Moore of Oak Harbor; great-grandson, Colton Moore; and niece, Patricia (Steve) Doty of Port Clinton.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Markin; parents; sister, Lois Hoiles; brother-in-law, Keith Hoiles; and nephew, Kent Hoiles.

Friends and family will be welcomed to the Herman-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 1-3:30 p.m. where Funeral services will begin at 3:30 p.m. The family is honoring Phyllis’ request with a “Private Burial” after the service.

Thank you to Rutherford House for their dedication & care for the past five years. She grew to love the residents, staff & their children. She called Rutherford House “her home”.

Also, a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for providing comfort care, compassion & respect during these cherished moments.

Memorials may be made to Rutherford House of Fremont or Heartland Hospice of Fremont.