Loretta Maxine Little 84 , peacefully passed away on March 25th, 2024, at Altercare of
Bucyrus, Ohio, after a seven year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on December 5th, 1939, in
Galion, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter Wilford and Mildred Maxine
McPeek. She was preceded in death by her siblings, John McPeek and Roberta McPeek.
In 1974, Loretta exchanged vows with Harold Wayne Little in Wise, Virginia, sharing
26 years of marriage until his death in 2000. She is survived by her three children.
Jody Kleffman of Mansfield, Ohio; Jo Bartholomew and Jeff Ulmer of Galion, Ohio.
Her legacy extends to her three beloved grandchildren: Jason Kleffman of Mansfield, Ohio;
Natalie Kleffman (Greg) Crabtree of Ontario, Ohio; Alissa Bartholomew of Galion, Ohio, and
her three great-grandchildren: Sabrinna Crabtree of Canton, Ohio; Hailey, and
Marcus Crabtree of Ontario, Ohio. She is also fondly remembered by her niece, Mindy
McPeek (Brian) Michaelsen of Chuckey, Tennessee.
Loretta graduated from Iberia Schools in 1957 Iberia Ohio. Loretta dedicated 35 years of her life to
the City of Galion’s Auditor’s Office as a clerk before retiring in 2005. She loved cooking
especially her famous homemade cheesecakes. She was a animal lover of any and all animals,
,she embraced all creatures with open arms and compassion.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Loretta’s compassionate caregivers at Altercare . So many of you went above and beyond , she loved each and everyone of you, Katie from Gentiva Hospice and her favorite maintenance man Jacob. She was affectionately known to the them as Loretta Lou.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no calling hours. Loretta will be laid to rest
alongside her husband and other family members at Rivercliff Union Cemetery in Mt. Gilead, Ohio Monday April 1st 2024
Edwards Funeral Service of Marion Ohio will be handling her burial .
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to any Alzheimer’s Chapter
or the Crawford County Humane Society in Bucyrus, Ohio.
Loretta’s will be deeply missed by her loving family, especially her three children,
who she affectionately knew as Dody, Doe, and Deff, reflecting the endearing nicknames
she cherished.