Matilda "Tillie" Owen

Photo: Obituary: Matilda “Tillie” Owen, 86 of Garrettsville, passed away at Geauga Medical Center on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. She was born October 7, 1925 in Ravenna, Ohio to Robert and Clara (Fifer) Montigney. Tillie was a Tour Planner for Bixler Tours for many years and a devoted member of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church. She was very active in the Order of the Eastern Star Crescent Chapter #7 for more than 50 years and was Past Worthy Matron. Tillie was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Ravenna and Past President of the NRLC Auxiliary. She was active in the Women’s Society and was Outreach Committee Chairperson at the Garrettsville United Methodist Church. She loved to travel and play cards and enjoyed her grandchildren immensely. Left to carry on her memory is her husband, William B. Owen whom she married June 7, 1947; daughters, Patricia L. Singelyn of Chagrin Falls and Deborah of Albuquerque, New Mexico and grandchildren, Benjamin, Andrew, Alice and Carolyn; and great-grandchildren, Erin, Ashley, Ann and Alexis. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Rebecca (Owen) Boone, son-in-law, Jim Singelyn, brother, Arthur Kline and sisters, Betty Long and Nina Maur. Calling hours are 5-8 PM on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231. An Eastern Star Service will be held at 5 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be on Tuesday at 11 AM at the United Methodist Church, 8223 Park Ave., Garrettsville, OH 44231. PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Garrettsville United Methodist Church in memory of Tillie Owen. Flowers Link: http://www.baywindowflorist.com DVD / Memories by Design: http://video.mbdkeepsakes.com/video/44639570 Event by Wire: