Annis L. Bates, 87 years old of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on Sunday, November 13, 1921 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of Fred L. Marbaugh and Savada (Stetler) Marbaugh. She married Glen E. Bates on July 5, 1940 and he passed away on March 25, 2000. Annis was a homemaker and attended Praise Point Church in Willshire, Ohio. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Willshire. Surviving are her daughter, Donna Jean Williamson of Willshire, son, William (Rhonda) Bates of Grover Hill, Ohio, daughter-in-law, Nancy Bates of Celina, Ohio, twelve grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren. Preceding Annis in death were one son, Donald E. Bates, one brother, Leon Marbaugh and one sister, Edith Hoenie. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Mark Rutledge officiating. Interment will follow in the Willshire Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. Preferred memorials are to Praise Point Church or the Van Wert County Visiting Nurses & Hospice.
