Marilyn L. Holdgreve

Marilyn L. Holdgreve, 72, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday evening, June 13, 2018, at Vancrest of Delphos, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 11, 1945 in Lima, to the late George and Betty (Buffenbarger) Sroufe. On September 11, 1965, she married Edwin C. Holdgreve, who survives in Delphos She is also survived by a son, Randy (Amy) Holdgreve of Delphos; a daughter, Ann (Darren) Closson of Grand Rapids, Michigan; two grandsons, Gavin and Grady Holdgreve, both of Delphos; Zack Benner of Nashville, Tennessee, who they had a special relationship with and helped raise; two brothers, Gary (Louise) Sroufe of Delphos, and Paul ‘Nub' (Kay) Sroufe of Powell; two sisters, Kathy (Jim) Watson of Plymouth, Michigan, and Carol Spring of Delphos; sisters-in-law Jane Osting of Delphos, Eileen (Howard) Klaus of Venedocia, and Kathy Holdgreve of Delphos; and a brother-in-law Don (Lynnette) Holdgreve of Van Wert. She is also survived by her dear dear friend and caretaker, Barb Ebbeskotte. Marilyn was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Dennis Stemen; and three brothers-in-law Terry Spring, Jim Holdgreve, and Tom Osting. Marilyn was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was well known for baking, especially cakes of all sizes for any occasion. She enjoyed playing cards and telling old jokes. Her infectious laughter could often be heard wherever she was. Marilyn spent many nights by Ed's side at the Delphos Little League Park cheering on the Delpha Chevy Reds, and in recent years, the Delphos Pirates, which was her grandsons' team, headed by their Dad, Randy as their coach. Marilyn's grandsons were the light of her life. She spent many hours teaching them many card games and her jokes. They spent many hours teaching her how to use her iPad so she could keep up with them on FaceTime and Facebook. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:45 p.m. The family requests that if you have a picture of a cake Marilyn made for you, please bring it to share. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Band Boosters or St. John's Junior Catholic Sons of America. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marilyn L. Holdgreve please visit our Sympathy Store.