Madonna M. Vehorn

May 2, 1926 - February 6, 2022

Madonna M. Vehorn, 95, of Botkins, OH, died 11:50 a.m., Sun. Feb. 6, 2022, at Otterbein-Cridersville, surrounded by her family. She was born May 2, 1926, in Burkettsville, OH, the daughter of the late Antone & Elizabeth (Borgerding) Miller. On Oct. 25, 1947, she married Herbert R. Vehorn, and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1998. Survivors include, 5 children, Tom (Kay) Vehorn, Wapakoneta, Fred (Jane) Vehorn, Botkins, OH, Mary (Gary) Sweigart, Lima, OH, Ed (Lyn) Vehorn, Reno, NV, Ernie (Teri) Vehorn, Botkins, OH; 14 grandchildren & 28 great grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Dottie Meiring, Minster, OH, Mary Miller, Cincinnati, OH; a brother-in-law, Sonny Meiring, Minster, OH; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence “Larry” Vehorn, 5 brothers and 5 sisters. Madonna worked in the cafeteria at Botkins Schools for over 15 years. She was also a poll worker with the Shelby Co. Board of Elections. She was a 75 year member and active volunteer of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins. She was also a member of the former Catholic Ladies Sodality, and numerous cards clubs. Madonna was a home maker who enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, baking dozens and dozens of cookies, sewing, and playing various card games. She was fondly known for her home made popsicles that were shared with family, grandkids and neighborhood children. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Mon. Feb. 14, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins, with Fr. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial is to follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins. The family will receive friends 1-6 p.m., Sun. Feb. 13, and 9-9:45 a.m., Mon., at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Mass of Christian Burial will be live-streamed from the church, https://m.facebook.com/events/636708457638806?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A%223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=3&__tn__=HH-R In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Shelby Co. Right to Life, Box 72 Sidney, OH 45365 or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, PO Box 519, Botkins, OH 45306. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.