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Doris J. Unruh

August 10, 1922 — March 23, 2023

Gratis, OH

Doris J. Unruh, age 100, of Gratis, OH and formerly of Fairview, OK passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  She was born August 10, 1922 in Gossel, KS to the late Gerhard and Lydia (Dalke) Franzen.  Doris was a member of the Central Christian Church in Fairview, OK where she sang in the choir and also was a member of the Lower Miami Church of the Brethren in Dayton, OH where she taught Sunday School, served as Church Treasurer, choir member and various committees.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Unruh; son Jerry Unruh; sister Elma Mishler; and brothers Irvin Franzen, Daniel Franzen, Kenneth Franzen.  She is survived by her daughter Jan (Dan) Bornemann of Fairview, OK; son Mike (Kim) Unruh of Gratis, OH; sister Margo Adams of Panama City, FL; grandchildren: Rev. Christina (Brent) Hayworth of Burkbunett, TX, Gary (Ciji) Bailey of Pennsylvania and Jessica (David) Roberts of Germantown, OH; great grandchildren: Lydia Hayworth, Ethan Roberts, Dylan Roberts, Gracie Roberts, Sierra Bailey, Bella Bailey, Anthony Stump and Brandon Cerami; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 am at the Central Christian Church, 223 E. Broadway, Fairview, OK.  Burial will follow at Cedar Cemetery in Fairview, OK.  Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH and Fairview Funeral Home, Fairview, OK are assisting with arrangements.  Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com and fairviewfuneralhomeinc.com.

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