Firelands Obituaries

Groff Funeral Homes
1607 East Perkins Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-626-3632
Fax: 419-626-2445
Email: info@grofffuneralhomes.com
Website: http://www.grofffuneralhomes.com

View All Obituaries from Groff Funeral Homes

Laura Jane (Welch) Kerschner

Laura Jane (Welch) Kerschner, 89, residing in New Tazewell, TN passed away early Tuesday morning, January 31, 2017 at Diversicare of Claiborne Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

Laura was born on June 11, 1927 in Claiborne County, TN to the late MM "Marson" and Berncey (Drummonds) Welch.

Laura is survived by her son, Derek (Mary Ann) Hutchins of Sandusky; grandchildren, Jamie (Eric) Halbisen of Sandusky, Amanda (John) Wilke of West Chester, OH, Brian (Jamie) Hutchins of McDonald, PA, Robert (Tina) France of Castalia, OH, Gregory (Lori) France of Winnabow, NC, Harmon "Chip" Neatfield of San Jose, CA and Stephanie Fry of Indianapolis, IN; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Laura is preceded in death by daughter, Mary Etta (Larry) Schau; twin sister, Nancy "Tillie" Stanley, Bonnie Rains, Retha Welch, Beulah Buchanan, Ruby Queen and Alma Day; brother, Lee Roy Welch and other infant brothers and sisters.

Private family services will be held. Entombment will take place in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Those wishing to contribute to Laura's memory may do so to the Victory Kitchen, P.O. Box 2593, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Condolences may be shared on line at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.