Madonna Jean (Craft) Chilcoat

OBITUARY

Madonna Jean Chilcoat, of Noble Twp. in rural Auglaize Co., OH died 1:15 p.m. Thursday July 17, 2025 at her residence, in the presence of her loving family.

She was born July 8, 1943 in St. Marys, OH to Leo and Ida (Steen) Craft.

Survivors include: daughter Michelle (Chad) Zimmerman of Wapakoneta, OH

                             daughter Lora Chilcoat of St. Marys, OH

                             son Donald (Shawndale) Chilcoat of Celina, OH

                             10 grandchildren: Nicole Hardesty, Angel Hardesty, Glen “Bud” Hardesty, Austin Zimmerman, Josh Zimmerman, Nakita Zimmerman, Lee Zimmerman, Nicholas Bertke, Kyhl Chilcoat, Olivia Chilcoat, Zeke Chilcoat

                              30 great-grandchildren   2 great-great grandchildren

                              numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by: parents Leo and Ida Craft; brother Richard Craft; sister Betty Sanders; sister Dorcas “Butchie” Vanover; sister Marlene Hitchen; former husband Larry Chilcoat

She was employed with the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Corp. in Celina, OH and then worked at The Grill in New Bremen, OH.

Madonna will be remembered for her kindness to animals (especially horses, dogs and birds). Family was important to her, and she treasured the times spent with her grandchildren. She had a deep appreciation for nature and enjoyed camping and being outdoors.

Private family services will be held.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Madonna’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.