Julia Ann Bockey

Julia Ann Bockey, 56, of Lima and formerly of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at her residence. Her Family.... She was born May 26, 1958 in Lima to Robert and Margaret (Staup) Bockey. Her mother preceded her in death. Her father, Robert and his wife Barbara survive in Delphos. She is also survived by two nieces, Shannon Seffernick and Chris (Dusty) Hammons, both of Delphos; a nephew, James (Stacy) Cooley of Middle Point; great-nephews, Gage and Gavin Seffernick, Ashton Briem and Braden Hammons; an aunt, Helen Bockey of Blissfield, Michigan; and a step-sister, Patricia Seville of Atlanta, Georgia. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Bockey; maternal grandparents, Vernon and Laura Staup; and paternal grandparents, John and Germaine Bockey. Her Legacy.... Julia graduated from Delphos St. John's and Alpena Community College of Alpena, Michigan with an associate degree in fisheries. Her Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Daniel Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen County Humane Society. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Julia Ann Bockey please visit our Sympathy Store.