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Services: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Prospect Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 4-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Juanita C. Hughes, 85 of Prospect, passed away peacefully on Friday March 27, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 8, 1941 in Marion to the late Weldon and Mildred (Evans) McNeal. She was also preceded in death a son, Mark Hughes and great-granddaughter, Skylar VanBuskirk.   She married William Hughes on February 18, 1978 in Prospect and he survives. Also surviving are their six children: Gwen (Wally) Janeczek of Prospect, Todd (Karen) Hughes of Vero Beach, Florida, Gretchen (Jim) Millisor of Prospect, Jeff Weaver of Orlando, Florida, Jonathan (Heidi) Weaver of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Tammy Walker of Marion. daughter-in-law, Rebecca Hughes of Marysville. 22 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Siblings, Barbara Ann Teague of Reynoldsburg, Peggy (Charles) Hall of Marysville and Nathan (Chris) McNeal of Kimbolton She graduated from Prospect High School in 1959, and from The Ohio State University in 1963 with a degree in Physical Therapy. Juanita worked at Grant Hospital, Marion County Health Department and the majority of her career at Marion Manor nursing home before retiring after 33 years. She would say “If it is physical, it is therapy”. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she held several offices on council and Faith Circle. Juanita was a huge sports enthusiast attending many of her children and grandchildren’s activities whenever possible. As a loyal Ohio State fan, She and Bill would watch any and all OSU sports for hours. Juanita embodied the spirit of Christ in her kindness and compassion shown for others. She demonstrated her faith by her welcoming nature and giving (and forgiving) heart. She has always been a loved and respected member of her community and will be missed by so many. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prospect. Deacon Kevin Kehn will officiate. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 4-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 200 East Water Street Prospect, Ohio 43342 Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com. Directions to Prospect Cemetery Directions to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Prospect Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Peggy Gray Marysville Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 5:59 PM My heart felt condolences to all the family. May God bless you with His peace and comfort during this difficult time. She has finished her journey and she is now at home. #2 from: Barbara Teague Pickerington Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 6:48 PM My beautiful sister was the best. Example of patience, love, fantastic cook and loving others I WILL MISS HER SO MUCH    BA #3 from: Becky Jacobs Rynders Abilene, Texas Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM Nathan & family. Many happy memories of Juanita. She always took me under her wing.  Loved baby sitting for her.  Keep the memories alive Love ya Becky Jacobs Rynders Abilene, Texas #4 from: Phill and Seiter Blanchard, Michigan Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 10:22 PM Saddened to hear of Juanita's passing. #5 from: Brent Harper Marion, Ohio Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:25 AM My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time I’ve known Juanita for most of my life and she is a wonderful woman, and she raised basically seven wonderful kids forever, their own and three of  Bill’s . And we can all pretty much say that we weren’t easy on them. But they were the proof that unconditional love does exist and I am proud to have known her and her entire family so my prayers are with you Bill , Gwen, Gretchen, Jeff, Jonn, Todd,& Tami. And their extended family. I will sorely miss Juanita you will be missed by all The world was a better place for having had her #6 from: Pat Krebehenne Richwood Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:35 AM Love and prayers to your family. Juanita was a special beautiful woman and will be missed by many. Your faith family and friends will get you through this difficult time. #7 from: Richard Howell Caledonia Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM I send my condolences to you, Gwen and Wally. Praying for your family. #8 from: Joe and Connie Isler Prospect Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:17 AM I have fond memories of this gal that stretch from birthday cakes and zucchini relish to organizing one’s’ business life and what you do for your family.  She did it all.  Rest in peace. #9 from: Evelyn Dix Porter Dahlonega, GA Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 2:46 PM Nat and Peggy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you both and your families are in my prayers.🙏🏻🙏🏻 #10 from: Whitney Taylor Prospect Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 4:45 PM A truly amazing lady inside and out and heart of gold. She and her husband Bill attended our church growing up. Juanita during the day when we were at school and Dad working took such good care of my Mom in the end sitting with her reading the Bible, talking, bathed her, made her/us meals, cleaned our house and took her to appointments. A real Angel on Earth. Will miss you, not a goodbye, but a see you later! #11 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West Az Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM I send my deepest sympathy to all of you.  I watched the McNeal kids grow up and later became a neighbor to Mildred. We attended church, sang in the choir and raised our children. Juanita was a wonderful person. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you as mourn her passing. May her love for each of you sustain you in the days ahead. #12 from: Ruth Fryman Delaware, Ohio Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM She was a wonderful lady.  Her and I taught Sunday school together for a few years at St. Paul's. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. RIP Juanita #13 from: Bob & Karen V. Wyoming Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM We send our thought and prayers to the family of Juanita Hughes. It has been our privilege to have Jon as a part of our extended family. It is a tribute to Juanita to have such a fine son and I know all of her children are blessed by her. May you rest in peace, Juanita. -Bob & Karen V. Wyoming #14 from: Diana Morris Marion Ohio Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 6:53 PM Gwen, Benny and I send our deepest condolences and lots of hugs and prayers! #15 from: Jon Elam Ft Wayne Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 7:43 PM Gwen , i’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. My heart goes out to you.💔 #16 from: Diana Morris Marion Ohio Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 9:27 PM Gwen, Benny and I send our deepest condolences and lots of hugs and prayers!

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