Katherine L. Vallance

Katherine L. Vallance, age 91, a longtime resident of Temperance, Michigan and formerly of Erie and Ida, Michigan areas, passed away Monday, March 14th, 2011 at Foundation Park Care Center, Toledo. She was born May 2, 1919 to William and Luella (Young) Marks in Napoleon, Ohio. Katherine was employed with Libbey Glass for more than 20 years. She was an avid crafter working with wood and decoupage, showing at many Craft Shows throughout the Toledo area.

In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Vallance; infant son, George Spoering, Jr. and son, Eldor Spoering. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Richard Marks; son-in-law, Dale Turner and daughter-in-law, Hazel Spoering. She is survived by her loving children, Franklin Spoering, Hildegarde "Cookie" Turner and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Spoering; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive guests Wednesday from 2-8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Bedford Cemetery.

Those wishing to make a contribution are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.