Jane Bertke

Jane Bertke age 74 of St. Marys, formerly of McCartyville, Ohio passed away at 11:55 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home in St. Marys surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 9, 1945 in Celina, Ohio to the late Henry & Frances (Hemmelgarn) Severt.  She married Jerry Bertke on November 9, 1968 in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma, Ohio.  He survives in St. Marys. She is also survived by children: Todd & Tracy Bertke, McCartyville, Amy & Jeff Johns, Troy, 6 grandchildren: Alex, Emily, Ashley, Connor, Rachel & Jena, brother: Charles Severt, Phoenix, AZ & sister: Irene Odoski, Black Mountain, NC, sister-in-law: Mary Ann Severt, Orange City, FL, in-laws: Elfrieda Sanders, Ft. Loramie, Don & Rosemary Bertke, McCartyville, Elaine & Jim Moorman, Chickasaw, Irene & John Huntzinger, Piqua, Roger & Susan Bertke, Ft. Loramie, Lavern & Lisa Bertke, St. Marys, Dale & Lois Bertke, Anna.  She was preceded in death by stepbrother Norman Severt, stepsister Evelyn & Wally Braun and brothers-in-law, Larry Odoski and Bernard Sanders.  Jane was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church McCartyville and enjoyed boating, water skiing, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a dental assistant for 20 years.   A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church McCartyville.  The family will receive friends at the church from 9 until time of Mass.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the State of the Heart Hospice, 230 West Main St. Coldwater, OH 45828, Cancer Association of Mercer County, 218 S. Main St, Ste A, P.O. Box 624 Celina, Ohio 45822. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com .