Barbara & Billy Stevens

Barbara "Bobbie" Stevens

74, died at 8:27 PM on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio.

Barbara was born on August 29, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Cyril Halker and Mildred [Niese] Halker.  On October 27, 1967, she married Bill Stevens who preceded her in death on October 30, 2020.

She was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. Barbara worked for the O'Connor-McLaughlin Ins. agency as an insurance agent.

She is survived by her children, Brian (Michele) Stevens, of Lewis Center, OH, Brad (Megan) Stevens, of Marysville, OH, Belinda (Tanya) Stevens, of Lima, OH, Brenda (Eric) Lardversicht, of Upper Sandusky, OH, five grandchildren, Connor, Emma, William, Klaus, and Scarlett, and sisters, Patricia Goedde and Sandra Dinkins.

Visitation will be held for both Barbara and Bill on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 1-3 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio.

Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, Ohio at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice.

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Billy J. 'Bill' Stevens, age 79 of Lima, passed Friday evening, October 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1941 in Lima to late Jesse P. and Dorothy F. Thomas Stevens. On October 21, 1967 he married Barbara J. 'Bobbie' Halker, who survives.

Billy retired from Ford Motor Company after 47 years of service. As a youth he belonged and was active in 4H. He had coached youth baseball for many years and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with his family and made many wonderful memories with his children and brothers during their hunting trips.

Also surviving are 2 sons - Brian (Michele) Stevens of Lewis Center, OH; Brad (Megan) Stevens of Marysville; 2 daughters Belinda (Tanya) Stevens of Lima; Brenda (Eric) Landversicht of Upper Sandusky; 5 grandchildren - Connor, Emma, William, Klaus, and Scarlett; 4 brothers - Gregory A. (Yvonne) Stevens of Wapakoneta; Larry J. Stevens of NC; John D. (Beth) Stevens of FL; Barry B. (Nikki) Stevens of Wapakoneta; 3 sisters - Marlene A. McKee of St. Marys; Kay E. VanLoo of Wapakoneta; and Dorothy K. (Barry) Swallow of Lima.

He was preceded in death by 5 brothers - Richard E. 'Dick' Stevens; Gene L. Stevens; Thomas M. Stevens; Michael L. Stevens; Charles 'Chuck' Stevens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.