Edith H. Hayes, age 89 years, of Archbold, passed away October 19, 2014, at Mesa, AZ. She was born July 10, 1925, in Sherwood, the daughter of Emil and Lena (Miller) Schroeder. She married Owen Hayes on August 18, 1946, and he preceded her in death on December 11, 2003. An Archbold area resident many years, she was a homemaker, and worked at LaChoy Food Products for 43 years. She enjoyed cross stitching, fishing, traveling, and was a big Ohio State fan. She was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Archbold where she with her husband were custodians for many years, and was active in Cecily Rohrs Sunday School Class. She is survived by three children, Paulette Moza of Mesa, AZ, June Hayes and James (Cathy) Hayes, both of Archbold; one granddaughter, Kristin (Greg) Kuhl of Canal Winchester, OH; two step-grandchildren, Michael Quimby of Archbold, and Amy (Andrew) Waldron of Hibbard, OH; one brother, Vernon (Lois) Schroeder of Wauseon; a brother-in-law, Clarence Rathge of Albuquerque, NM; a sister-in-law Carol Schroeder of Mesa, AZ; and pets, Addi and Lady. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; infant son, Jerry Rex; a sister, Lois Rathge; and two brothers, Virgil and Larry Schroeder. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 10-11AM at St. Martin's Lutheran Church with a celebration of life service to follow at 11 AM. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Reichert with Cecily Rohrs assisting. Interment will be at 9:30 AM Saturday in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be given to St. Martin's Lutheran Church or The Friendship House in care of St. Martin's.