Ima Jean Badertscher, 93, died June 4, 2016, at 7:05 a.m. at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Ima Jean was born March 15, 1923, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Gilbert and Carrie (Gallant) Montgomery who preceded him in death. On Oct. 11, 1944 he married Leland Badertscher who survives. 

Ima Jean retired from Triplett Corporation, Bluffton.  She was a member of Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton. She enjoyed camping, spending time with her grandchildren and was a graduate of Mt. Cory High School.

Survivors also include two daughters Karen (Donald) Brown of Bluffton, Janet (David) Honse of Findlay; a son, Roger Badertscher of Cleveland, six grandchildren, Dave (Andrea) Honse, Linda (Scott) Deal, Chad (Raechel) Brown, Jason Brown, Cindy (Dennis) Lee, Angela (Jacob) Carr; 12 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Ima Jean was preceded in death by two sisters, Geraldine Steiner and Ann Scoles.

Services will be held Wednesday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.  Pastor David Lanquist and William Herr officiating.  Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery near Bluffton following the service.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Alzheimer's Association or Mennonite Memorial Home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.