BERNIECE M. HOOK, 85, of Hicksville, Ohio, died on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at her home. Born Jan. 30, 1926, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Ida (Amstutz) Beltz. She was a 1944 graduate of Elmhurst High School, Fort Wayne. She worked at International Harvester, Fort Wayne for 10 years. She and her husband lived on a farm and grew "Hooks Sweet Onions" for (20) years. On Aug. 21, 1946, she married Cecil Hook Jr.; he preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member of Grabill Missionary Church, Harlan. She is survived by three sons, Cecil III of Hicksville, Ohio, Brent of Kendallville and Greg of Leo; a daughter, Marcia Boucher of Noblesville, Ind.; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchild ren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Jiggs Beltz. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith & Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville, Ohio, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Jack Teeple officiating. Visitation also from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial in Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville. Online condolences may be shared at www.smithbrownfuneralhome.com
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on October 21, 2011
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on October 21, 2011
BERNIECE M. HOOK, 85, of Hicksville, Ohio, died on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at her home. Born Jan. 30, 1926, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Ida (Amstutz) Beltz. She was a 1944 graduate of Elmhurst High School, Fort Wayne. She worked at International Harvester, Fort Wayne for 10 years. She and her husband lived on a farm and grew "Hooks Sweet Onions" for (20) years. On Aug. 21, 1946, she married Cecil Hook Jr.; he preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member of Grabill Missionary Church, Harlan. She is survived by three sons, Cecil III of Hicksville, Ohio, Brent of Kendallville and Greg of Leo; a daughter, Marcia Boucher of Noblesville, Ind.; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchild ren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Jiggs Beltz. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith & Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville, Ohio, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Jack Teeple officiating. Visitation also from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial in Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville. Online condolences may be shared at www.smithbrownfuneralhome.com
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on October 21, 2011
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on October 21, 2011
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