Jane Kaye Wellman Shock, age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born in Defiance, Ohio to Dwight and Ermith (Eakins) Wellman on October 16, 1941 and married Bernard "Bim" Shock on April 14, 1972 in Defiance.  Jane worked as a receptionist at Defiance College, Dinner Bell, and S.K. Wayne. She worked at The Defiance County Sheriff's Office for over 24 years until her retirement.

Jane was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Defiance, directing the choir, and choirs at several other churches in the area. Jane was active in the Republican Party.

She is survived by her husband Bim, son Steve (Leslie) Shock, step-grandson Luke of Burlington, North Carolina, brother Jan (Faith) Wellman of Cottage Grove, Oregon, her twin sister Jean (Duane) Messner of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, brother-in-law Carl Shock of Phrump, Nevada, sisters-in-law Lois Oberhaus and Evie Wellman, both of Defiance, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Dwight and Ermith, and brother Dean Wellman.

A memorial service is planned at a later date.  Schaffer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Memorials can be made to the Defiance County Humane Society, or Trinity United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.