Hilda Elizabeth Koverman, 97, formerly of McCartyville, died at 7 p.m. Sept. 30, 2012, at Elmwood New Bremen.

She was born Jan. 26, 1915, in Botkins, to Bernard and Lottie Brandewie Artkamp. On Oct. 3, 1936, she married William J. Koverman, who died Oct. 29, 1988.

Surviving are five children, Robert (Ruth) Koverman, Troy, Jerry (Lydia) Koverman, Troy, Sylvia (Lloyd) Kramer, Maria Stein, Jim (Linda) Koverman, McCartyville, and John (Denise) Koverman, McCartyville; a daughter-in-law, Therese Koverman, Clarksville, Tenn.; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren.

Also deceased are two sons, Kenneth and William Jr. Koverman, and a sister, Jeanette Englert Shaffer.

She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville, and its Rosary Altar Sodality. She also belonged to Knights of St. John Auxiliary, Fort Loramie, and the Shelby County Farm Bureau Council and Homemakers Club.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. John Tonkin officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-10 p.m. Friday at the church.

Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, is handling arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.