Ann Irene Rabe, 85, of Fort Recovery, died June 23, 2007, at her residence.

She was born March 31, 1922, in Blackcreek Township, to Alonzo and Faye Now Bollenbacher. On Sept. 9, 1944, she married Merle R. Rabe, who died Oct. 30, 2004.

Surviving are two sons, Blaine (Marcella), Orange Park, Fla. and Kevin, Salinas, Calif.; a daughter, Irene Jill Rabe, at home, and a brother, Rex (Mary Catherine) Bollenbacher, Rockford.

A homemaker, she was a member of Wabash church.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Doug Defoe officiating. Burial follows at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.

Calling is 9-11 a.m. prior to the services on Thursday.

Contributions can be made to the Cheryl Ann School, Celina, or the Coldwater Library.

Condolences can be sent to ketchamripleyfh@earthlink.net.