Jack Ward sent me the following on April 22, 2026

 RON, ANNETTES DAUGHTER CALLED PAT SMITH & TOLD HER ANNETTE PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT. JUST KEEPING YOU INFORMED                                               

                                              THANKS

                                         JACQUE & JACK

Annette Siefke Obituary

In loving memory of Annette Siefke (Hillsboro, Ohio), who departed this world on April 20, 2026 at the age of 85. Annette leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Annette leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Annette may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Turner & Son Funeral Home (602 N High St, Hillsboro, OH 45133). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.

Annette Siefke Obituary

Annette "Nettie" Louise Siefke (Madonna), 85, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, April 20, 2026.

She was born on May 8, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frank and Ora (Meyers) Madonna.

Nettie was a 1959 graduate of Deer Park High School in Cincinnati. Nettie devoted her life to caring for her home and raising her five children, later cherishing her time as a grandmother/great-grandmother.

Nettie was a member of the St. Gertrude Church in Madeira. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed bowling, traveling, reading, sunshine, Diet Coke, and a good, sweet treat. Nettie will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her five children, John Siefke, Jeffery (Tonya Cox) Siefke, Robin (Ed) Baker, James (Sparky Cowens) Siefke, and Kim (Steven) Tinnel; thirteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Siefke; Aunt Mae & Uncle Bud; Aunt Jan, and her grandchild, Bradley Duncan.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. The family will gather after the service for a meal and continued celebration of Nettie's life at Good News Gathering.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nettie's name to the Epilepsy Foundation: https://donate.epilepsy.com/campaigns/Nettie-Siefke-Memorial-Contributions-.

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Published by Times Gazette from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2026.