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Gertrude Rose Smythe, age 98, passed away in her sleep on Nov. 4, 2023.
She was married to Harold Smythe (deceased), and they had two children, Elizabeth Stone (deceased) and David Smythe.
Mentone is where she called home but lived in Warsaw and Wauseon, Ohio, for some time. She loved animals, especially her cats, and gardening.
Gertrude worked at Creighton Brothers for many years as an office manager.
A short memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at King Memorial Home in Mentone.
To honor her memory, donations can be made to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County.
American Cremation Events assisted the family with arrangements.
