Rebecca Zimmerman Obituary
The memory of Rebecca Zimmerman (Lima, Ohio), who passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 69, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rebecca Zimmerman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Charlene R. Johnson Sr. (Caskey); her son Stephen Sterling Jr.; and her sister-in-law Belinda Johnson. She is survived by: her father James E. Johnson; her husband James L. Zimmerman Sr.; her children, Jamie Sterling (Joey Spath) of Columbus Grove, OH, Stephanie Jenkins (Jerry) of Lima, OH, Denise Newland (Shang) of Wapakoneta, OH, James Zimmerman Jr. (Mary Ann) of Lima, OH, Donna Zimmerman of Lima, OH and Diana Zimmerman of Lima, OH; her siblings, James E. Johnson Jr., Carl "Johnny" Johnson of Belle Center, OH and Elizabeth Johnson (Jeff Hicks) of Lima, OH; and her daughter-in-law Claudia Sterling of Jacksonville, FL.. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee Chapel (1170 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45805). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to Celebration Church, at 1601 Rebecca Dr., Lima, OH 45805.
