Gretchen M. Baynes' Obituary
AURORAGretchen M. Baynes , 90 years of age, passed away Monday November 22,2010 at her residence. Born on July 14, 1920 in Mantua, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Wilber and Maria (Holler) Knight. Mrs. Baynes was raised in Mantua, where she attended Crestwood High School and was a member of the basketball team.A homemaker, she spent most of her adult life in Naples, Flordia, returning to Ohio 4 years ago. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, taking long walks, and singing karaoke. Survivors include her granddaughter Sarah Leferink Shinn, grandson Michael Frey and many other family members in the US and Germany.She was preceded in death by her daughters Carol Baynes and Connie Bresee. Funeral services will be Saturday November 27,2010 at the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua at 10:30 A.M. with the Rev. Leo Wehrlin officiating. Final resting place will follow at Westlawn Cemetery in Mantua Township,Ohio.Her obituary and funeral service may be viewed online at www.greenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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