Beverly Finnen Obituary

Beverly J. Finnen

May 10, 1932 - Apr 22, 2024

Norwalk

Beverly J. Finnen, 91, residing in Norwalk, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Meadows of Osborn Park after a long fulfilling life.

She was born May 10, 1932, in Norwalk, to Samuel Swicker and Florence (Dietrich) Swicker.

She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Milan and auxiliary member of Norwalk V.F.W. and American Legion Post #527 in Milan. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling early in her life, Cleveland sports teams, and spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's sporting events.

Beverly is survived by two sons, Lee (Debra) Finnen and Craig (Marilyn) Finnen, both of Berlin Heights; three daughters, Deb Finnen of Milan, Kathy (Steve) Kayatin of Lima, and Tammy (Nick) Blackford of Monroeville; 10 grandchildren, Jeff (Shelly) Finnen, Julie (Matt) Tyler, Corey, and Kelsey Finnen, Kristin (Chris) Wilson, Adam (Amy) and Scott (Hayley) Kayatin, and Gage, Wyatt, and Jordan Blackford; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard "Dick" Finnen; granddaughter, Megan Kayatin; and seven brothers and sisters.

Visitation for friends will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Groff Funeral Homes, 1 S. Main Street, Milan. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Milan, with Fr. Peter Grodi presiding. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Milan.

Those wishing to contribute to Beverly's memory may do so to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, www.stjude.org, Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, https://www.steinhospice.org/donate/, or St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 145 South Center St., Milan, Ohio, 44846, http://www.milanstanthony.org/.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.