Shirley J. Martin Hartlieb

Shirley J. Martin Hartlieb, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty.

She was born in Logan County, Ohio on November 14, 1927, the daughter of the late Vernon and Neva (Pratt) McGowan.

In 1949, she married John R. “Jack” Martin and he preceded her in death on November 27, 1968.  Three children were born of this union; John R. (Dawn) Martin, Janis A. (Jon) Stout, and Jeffrey A. (Kim) Martin, who all reside in Logan County.  Jack and Shirley were part owners in the Holland Theatre for a number of years.

In 1981, she married Georg Hartlieb and together they ran Myers Shoe Store.  He also preceded her in death on March 16, 2001.  A grandson, Jamie Page, also preceded her in death.

She is also survived by her sister, Lila Clapper of Hamilton, OH, a step daughter, Diana (Billy) McAllan of Charleston, SC, five grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

Each of Shirley’s children will tell you she was their biggest fan, always encouraging and loving.  Throughout her life, Shirley had a love of travel and visited many different countries as well as all the 50 States.

Shirley studied the game of Bridge her entire life and made many friends playing the game.  Most of all, she loved her family and friends.

Pastor Ben Shaeffer will officiate a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine.

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