VAN WERT- Frances C. Sroufe, 84, formerly of Continental died Friday May 16, 2025, at 2:45 p.m. at Homestead at Town Center, Van Wert. She was born August 25, 1940, to the late John and Alnora Evelyn (Dangler) Craine Jr. On February 19, 1959, she married William Franklin Sroufe. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2009.
 Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental with Pastor Terry Porter officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Dupont. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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