Ann Jeanette Newman, 88, of Oak View passed away on October 20, 2019. Born in Dayton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Edith and Gilbert McLefresh. Ann attended College of Du Page in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She was employed as a secretary for the public works department of the City of Lisle, Illinois. Ann moved to Ventura, California in 2010 to be closer to family.
Ann enjoyed sewing and cake decorating and was very active in her home Church back in Lisle Illinois, Trinity Lutheran Church.
She leaves a son John William Deffner and his wife Christie Deffner; a daughter Diane Deffner Miers ; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to the staff at Senior Wellness Care in Oakview for their exceptional care.
Private arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.