Vera Marie Sprague, age 75, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on February 7, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to the late Fredrick and Della (Morris) Cowan.  On June 20, 1969 Vera married David Sprague, I, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2007.

Vera is survived by her five children: Howard (Nancy) Sprague of Alger, Rhonda (Albert) Gutierrez of Ada, Sandy (Stu) Yagerman of Alger, Rebecca (Michael) Donnal of Alger and David (Candi) Sprague, II; nine grandchildren: Cassidy, James, Cristin, Shawn, Carissa, Alex, Justin, Charley and Shelby; and sixteen great grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death are two sisters: Shirley Kennedy and Mary Janis.

Vera was a member of the Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, Maysville.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, 11890 State Route 309, Maysville, Ohio 45850 with Pastor Bill Prater officiating.  Burial will be in Huntersville Cemetery, Ada.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, 11890 State Route 309, Maysville on Friday, July 11th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagertown, MD 21741 or go to cancer.org/donate and/or Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, 11890 State Route 309, Maysville, Ohio 45850.