Iona Mae Wynkoop

Iona Mae Wynkoop, age 97, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton with her loving family by her side.  She was born November 17, 1926 in Gratis, OH to the late William Ray and Roxie Mae (Haas) Caplinger.  She was a graduate of Lanier High School; was a lifetime member of the Gratis Church of the Brethren in Gratis, OH; and retired from Parker-Hannifin Corporation in Eaton, OH.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband John Notoras; brothers Rodger Caplinger, Ronald Caplinger, Gene Caplinger and Robert Caplinger; sister Betty Martin; and son-in-law Alan Pennington.  She is survived by her husband James Wynkoop; daughters Beverly (Bill) Swihart, Sharon (Jim) Shute and Rhonda Pennington; step-children Wayne (Melissa) Wynkoop, Mary Jo (John) Waite and Anna Marie (Michael) Hawkey; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Annette Caplinger and Lucille Notoras; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 10:00 am until time of funeral Service at 11:00 am at the Gratis Church of the Brethren 203 N. Ada Doty Street, Gratis, OH with Pastor Shawn Wilges officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gratis, OH.  Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Eaton are assisting with arrangements.  The family would like to express a special thank you to Maggie, Lisa and Karen from Everheart Hospice for all of their love and care.  Memorial contributions may be sent to the Everheart Hospice, 1350 N Broadway Street, Greenville, OH 45331 or Alan Pennington Soccer Scholarship Fund, c/o Somerville Bank, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio 45320.  Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.