Martha Conkle

Martha "Jean" Conkle, age 92, formerly of 2348 Barrington Drive, Toledo, Ohio passed away May 13, 2014 at Wesley Glen Retirement Community in Columbus, Ohio. Jean was born to the late Dr. Will Chris Jessen and Bernice Smith Jessen in Wichita, Kansas. She grew up in Peabody, Kansas, and was a graduate of Peabody High School. Jean attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a B.A. from the University of Toledo in 1983. She was preceded in death in 2012 by her husband, Allan J. Conkle. They were married in the US Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis, MD in 1945. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a devoted homemaker. Jean was a member of the Toledo Museum of Art Ambassadors, Toledo Bar Association Auxiliary, and the Chi Omega Sorority. Jean was a Cub Scout Den Mother and the proud mother of three Eagle Scouts. She was a World Book Encyclopedia salesperson and thus became known as the "book lady". Jean is survived by her three sons, William (Christina) Conkle of Santa Monica, CA., John (Phyllis) Conkle of Santa Monica, CA., and Thomas (Mary Beth) Conkle of Columbus; grandchildren, Christian, John, Christopher, Ann, Catherine, Elizabeth, Jeff and Billy Conkle, and Jennifer (Adam) Bartrim; great-granddaughter, Sarah Bartrim. Family will receive friends Monday, May 19, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at COYLE FUNERAL HOME, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43614. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 10:30 at Gesu Roman Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd, Toledo, OH 43607. Fr. Alan Zobler, OSFS, Celebrant. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Toledo. A memorial service will be held Friday May 23, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Wesley Glen Retirement Community, 5155 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43214. Those planning on an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the Toledo Museum of Art. The family wishes to thank Jean's devoted caregivers from Home Instead, Senior Independence Hospice and the staffs at Wesley Glen and Swan Creek Retirement Community. Local Arrangements by GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street. To sign and view Jean's online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com.