Naomi M. Hangen, 86, of Arcanum, died early Thursday morning, November 18, 2010 at Heartland of Greenville. Mrs. Hangen was born in Ithaca, October 31, 1924, the daughter of the late David and Ruth (Pyles) Brown. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, Arcanum and the Darke County Board of Realtors. Naomi was a sales associate for Lyle Bixler Realty in Arcanum. She was preceded in death by her husband Don Hangen, who died July 2, 1985, her daughter Karon Riesley, and sister Norma Brown. Naomi is survived by daughters Sharon Welbaum of Brookville, Cindy Payton and husband Tim and Denise Swabb and husband Gary both of Arcanum; Son John Hangen and wife Jolene of Arcanum; Grandchildren Dawn Kimerling and husband Rodney, Matthew Welbaum and wife Carrie, Amanda Sease and husband Andy, Shanda Brown and husband Renick, Aharyn Lavy and husband Dusty, Jessica, Jayme, Jenna Hangen; and 8 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM on Monday, November 22, 2010 at the Faith United Methodist Church, Arcanum with Rev Paul Chastain and Rev Tom Hite officiating. Burial will follow in Royal Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday 2 - 5 PM at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Family suggests memorial contributions to Arcanum Community Rescue Service, P.O. Box 177, Arcanum, OH 45304-0177.
