Virginia Merle Gatch, 89, of Milford, died May 24, 2007. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by husband, John Gatch; and parents, Walter Honchell and Hazel Dillon.

She is survived by son, Robert (Jan) Gatch; daughters, Beverly (Jim) Garner and Bonnie (Dick) Chance; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and niece, Jenemae Wells.

Funeral services were held May 26 at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial followed at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Milford.

Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 5767 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road, Milford, Ohio, 45150.

The Evans Funeral Home in Milford is serving the needs of the family.