Dorothy Hurst

Dorothy F. (Shibler) Hurst, 93, of Defiance, Ohio died peacefully on April 6th, 2023 at Genacross Services- Napoleon Campus. She was born January 2, 1930 in Ridgeville Township, Ohio to the late Fredrick and Martha (Arnos) Shibler. On August 20, 1950, she married Raymond Hurst at St. John Lutheran Church, Archbold, Ohio and he preceded her in death on June 15th, 2007. Dorothy was a homemaker and helped her husband on the farm. Her faith was very important to her, as she was a very active and lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church. She became the St. John Lutheran church historian, working numerous hours on old records, as well as a member of the LWML and former Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the Ridgeville American Legion Auxiliary and German Lutheran Heritage Society. She enjoyed puzzles, quilting, sewing, crocheting, baking her infamous sugar cookies; and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Marsha (Lynn) Bostelman, Steven (Sue Ann) Hurst, Carl (Pamela) Hurst; daughters-in-law, Susan (wife of Michael) and Becky (wife of Roger) Hurst; grandchildren, Jeremy (Jennifer) Hurst, Carrie (Kent) Stamm, Rachel Wagner, Sarah (Gregg) Kruse, Brian (Rachel) Bostelman, Chad (Jessica) Bostelman, Kristen (Todd) Smith, Laura (Joe) Bickel, Andrew (Brittany) Hurst, Daniel (Ashley) Hurst, Jennifer (Joe) Allen, Bradley Hurst, Renee (Tim) Black, Nicole Hurst, Andre (Chandler) Hurst, and Alexander (Mariah) Hurst; 30 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and a sister, Mary Grime. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Michael, Roger, Robert “Willie” Hurst; sisters, Kathleen (Paul) Hammon and Helen (Lyman) Newcomer, and brother-in-law, Arden Grime. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, STE RTE 6 & 66. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.rodenbergergray.com.

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Dorothy Hurst

January 2, 1930 - April 6, 2023