Norma Jean Batesole

Norma Jean Batesole, 76 of Helena died on September 5, 2010 at Fremont Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1934 in LaCarne, Ohio to Raymond & Lillian Floro. Norma married Jack D. Batesole on September 19, 1953 and he survives in Helena. She worked at Erie Ordinance Depot in Port Clinton and also Josephs Department Store in Fremont in 1953 as well as being a homemaker. Norma was also a volunteer for Fremont Memorial Hospital for the past 27 years working as a surgery hostess, a transportation dispatcher and enjoyed her time while volunteering. She loved spending time with her family, granddaughter, great-grandchildren and her friends. Norma was a fan of the NFL always cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers. She loved NASCAR, being the worlds biggest Jeff Gordon fan, watching Family Feud and working word search books. She loved traveling with her husband and country music. She was a member of the Fremont Eagles Club 712 and Fremont VFW Post 2947.

Surviving Norma is her husband, daughters; Carol Holbert (Rocky Guhn) of Fremont, Patty Schank of Gibsonburg, and Kathy Batesole (Jim Dennis) of Helena, granddaughter; Beth (Rick) Lemon of Toledo, great-grandchildren; Ryan & Jack Lemon and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings; Betty Hale, Raymond, Kenny, Richard, Allen, Harold and Ronald.

September 19, 2010 would have marked their 57th wedding anniversary. Norma was a great mother, grandmother, loving wife and a good friend to all who knew her. She is going to be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont with Certified Celebrant Maureen Pump officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Fremont Memorial Hospital Volunteers Department in Normas memory.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont.