Julie Anne Bentz

Julie Anne Bentz, 60, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 30, 2018. She was born November 3, 1957 in Yuba City, California. She grew up in Ringgold, Ohio and attended Teays Valley High School. While she was in high school, she met Daniel Bentz and they ran off and got married. Julie loved being around horses and caring for them. She also enjoyed crocheting and sewing. Most of all, she cherished her time that she spent with her grandchildren. Julie was preceded in death by her father, John Davis; mother, Joann Conrad; and stepfather, who raised her, Jim Conrad. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Bentz; daughters, Elisha (Shane) Stack, Danelle (Travis) Weaver, and Shannon (Andy Beatty) Bentz; grandchildren, Chelsea (Tommy) Storts, Chance Rose, Jr., Savannah Simkins, Elijah Beatty, Carter Weaver, Collin Weaver, Noah Beatty, and Jonah Beatty; expected great-grandson, Storts; siblings, Little John (Nancy) Davis, Joann Rager, Joy Davis, Johnny Conrad, Eve Conrad, Jimmy (Lisa) Conrad, and David (Beth) Conrad; and many other relatives and dear friends. Arrangements entrusted to the Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or extend condolences.