She entered this world on September 28, 1922 in Smith Township, Whitley County, born to Jesse and Lillie (Prough) Zeigler.
Betty spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High in 1940.
She was married on June 16, 1940 to Lyman L. Crabill. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1999.
She was a member of Collins United Methodist Church. She loved working in her large garden, crocheting, and sending cards and letters.
She is survived by her five daughters, Patsy (Edward) Rollins, Nancy (Richard) Hess, Vonda (David) McEowen, Arlene (Robert) King and Norma (Steve) Solloway; two sons, Larry (Sandy) Crabill and Roger (Geri) Crabill; a brother, Allen (Jeanie) Zeigler; a sister, Joy Follis; 16 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by three children; Carita Ann, Stephen, Richard; two grandchildren, Troy Gruesbeck, Lonnie King; eight brothers, Clarence, Jay, Marshall, Ben, John, Ralph, Lee, Donald; four sisters, Mae Wappes, Geraldine Growcock, Martha Wappes and Barbara Nicodemus.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Sheets & Childs funeral Home from 3:00PM until 8:00 PM. Calling also one hour prior to the service.
Services will begin at 11:00 AM, at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home on Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Burial will follow at Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Collins United Methodist Church or Parkview home, health, and hospice.
She entered this world on September 28, 1922 in Smith Township, Whitley County, born to Jesse and Lillie (Prough) Zeigler.
Betty spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High in 1940.
She was married on June 16, 1940 to Lyman L. Crabill. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1999.
She was a member of Collins United Methodist Church. She loved working in her large garden, crocheting, and sending cards and letters.
She is survived by her five daughters, Patsy (Edward) Rollins, Nancy (Richard) Hess, Vonda (David) McEowen, Arlene (Robert) King and Norma (Steve) Solloway; two sons, Larry (Sandy) Crabill and Roger (Geri) Crabill; a brother, Allen (Jeanie) Zeigler; a sister, Joy Follis; 16 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by three children; Carita Ann, Stephen, Richard; two grandchildren, Troy Gruesbeck, Lonnie King; eight brothers, Clarence, Jay, Marshall, Ben, John, Ralph, Lee, Donald; four sisters, Mae Wappes, Geraldine Growcock, Martha Wappes and Barbara Nicodemus.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Sheets & Childs funeral Home from 3:00PM until 8:00 PM. Calling also one hour prior to the service.
Services will begin at 11:00 AM, at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home on Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Burial will follow at Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Collins United Methodist Church or Parkview home, health, and hospice.
Family Members
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May B "Belle" Zeigler Wappes
1911–2006
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Clarence Edward Zeigler
1912–2002
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Jay Wayland Ziegler
1913–2002
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Gearldine Z. Zeigler Growcock
1915–2011
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Joseph Benjamin "Ben" Zeigler
1917–1989
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Lee Franklin Zeigler
1919–1939
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Martha E Zeigler Wappes
1920–2013
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John H Zeigler
1925–1978
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Ralph Prough Zeigler
1926–2011
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Barbara Frances Zeigler Nicodemus
1927–2016
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Allen Eugene Zeigler
1933–2021
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Benjamin Marshall L. Zeigler
1935–1935
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