Norma Gutmann, 88, 11322 VanBuren St. in Fryburg, died at 2:37 a.m. March 3, 2010, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home in Wapakoneta.

She was born on April 26, 1921, in Shelby County to John and Elizabeth Thaman Tebbe. On July 26, 1941, she married Gilbert G. Gutmann, who died on May 4, 1991.

Surviving are a son, Joseph (Crystal) DiFranco, Henderson, Nev.; two daughters, Judie Perry, Wapakoneta, and Martha Boughner of LaBelle, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Deceased are a son, John Gutmann, and nine brothers and sisters.

She graduated from Minster High School in 1938, and worked for the Superior Tube Co. in Wapakoneta. She also volunteered for many years at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marysand was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church in Fryburg.

Funeral Mass is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Oscar Seger, officiating.

There are no calling hours.

Memorials can be directed to either St. John's Catholic Church, or Auglaize Acres activity fund.

Condolences can be sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.