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Jeri Lynn Protheroe

Jeri Lynn Protheroe, 68 of Richwood, died peacefully Friday July 25, 2025 at the Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus at 4:20 am. She was born in Columbus to the late Marlin Blaine Speakman and Betty Jane (Davis) Gray. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Gray and siblings, Jeffrey Todd Speakman, Brian Scott Speakman, Robert Eric Tobert and William Mark Tobert. Jeri had worked at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Marysville and also at the Delaware Area Humane Society, this was a labor of love as she was a true animal lover. She was a big Buckeye fan and loved to travel, she and Tom had been to all 48 of the lower states on motorcycle trips. Jeri celebrated the 4/20 holiday all year long. She had a laugh and sense of humor that would fill the room. Surviving is her husband, William “Tom” Protheroe, they were married December 28, 2005 in Richwood, they were affectionately known as “Tom & Jeri”. Also surviving are her children, Danille (Anthony Hoberty) of Lakeview and Joseph Speakman of Findlay. Her best friend of 30 yrs., Janee (Scott Schnees of Milford Center Grandchildren, Tyler Blosser, Caleb (Zelda Titus) Blosser, Samson (Anjel) Bates, Hunter Speakman, Kailin Speakman and Kinsley Speakman. Her grandkids had a special pet name of their grandma “Ozzy” Siblings, Robin (Roger) Wells of Russells Point, Kathy Salas of Ray, Ohio, Esther (Ziggy) Franton of Michigan, Marlin B. “Chip” (Carol) Speakman of Ray and John (Tracy) Tobert of Oak Hill Many nieces and nephews and extended family Services celebrating her life will be held Sunday August 10, 2025 at 4 pm.at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 2 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Burial will take place in the Claibourne Cemetery at a later date. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Danille Bates Lakeview Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM I will love you for 10 lifetimes mother..I love and miss you so much.. Love,your daughter.. #2 from: Natalie Sparks Columbus, Ohio Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM Robin, I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray that you and the family will be comforted with the memories of your sister and the wonderful times you had. I love you and I’m praying for the family. #3 from: Laura Stayrook Urbana, Ohio Wed, Jul 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM As your spirit soars the sky & your wing span stretches across the seas, may the wind always be at your back. Live like a free bird 🤘, Mother Jeri! You'll always be loved, missed and remembered ♥️ Robin, Danille, Samson, Caleb, Tyler... Iloveyou all! #4 from: Becky Lakeview oh Wed, Jul 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM Many prayers for Danielle and all of the family may God hold you tight at this very difficult time #5 from: Melinda Dukowitz Lewistown, OH Wed, Jul 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM My deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find strength and support in those around you. Sending you and your family love and strength during this difficult time. #6 from: Valarie  Ward Bellefontaine Ohio Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM I'm so sorry and heartbroken to hear about the passing of Jeri. I used to call her my sweet but sassy Jeri Berry. I want to send my deepest sympathy and condolences to her family they were blessed to have such an Amazing woman in their life as was I and the rest of the housekeeping crew at monarch she was my employee at monarch I will always remember her from our time working together at monarch I was new and she taught me everything I needed to know and was my partner in crime but also a huge help in teaching me the ropes to be the best director I could be!! She was such a lovely, hard-working lady—funny, caring, kind, and passionate and never took no crap that was my favorite thing about her. She took good care of the residents and was sad when she had to go on leave due to her health.  We all cried so hard that day but I knew that it was her time to finally live life and enjoy it. She helped me get through each workday even when I wanted to give up she helped me stay strong to keep pushing and I will always be thankful for that. she was full of life and laughs. My last memory of her was when I came up with the idea to get her roses her favorite flower and a card for the whole monarch to sign to let her know she was important to us and was more than just an employee but a friend a ear to listen and a great advice giver and the glue to our crew and that she would be missed by so many she was sad and we didn’t want her sad about leaving we wanted her to able to live her life and enjoy her family when we found out her health was not so well because she worked hard all the time I I knew it was time for her to be home we prayed for the best and made sure management showed her appreciation for her hard work and dedication to the company I could write a book of the joy she gave us the never ending laughs and the love she had for what she did at monarch and the residence that it broke her heart to have to leave because the residents and a lot of employees loved her so much and considered her family!! You will be missed but never forgotten Jeri berry!! Rest in peace and enjoy heaven sweet angel 👼🏽 until we meet again. Love Val. #7 from: Steve Whitaker Prospect Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM So sorry to hear . Very dear lady.

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