John Hassell
Nov 23, 2025
John Hassell, 81, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 12, 1944, to John Alva and Marie (Grady) Hassell.
John lived a life marked by kindness, curiosity, and a wonderful sense of humor. He married the love of his life, Sandy (Eckhart) Hassell, and together they shared over 24 wonderful years. He was...
Karen S. Kruse
Nov 23, 2025
Karen S. Kruse, affectionately known as “Nane” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, in the compassionate care of Genoa Care Center & Retirement Village. Born on April 5, 1941, in Fremont, Ohio, she was the daughter of Samuel Perry and Dorthy (Easton) Root. Karen grew up in the Green Springs area and graduated from...
James Walter Lindeen
Nov 21, 2025
James W. Lindeen, a longtime resident of Sylvania Township, was born in 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska to Walter Elmer Lindeen and Evelyn May Noble Lindeen.
Jim was a graduate of Omaha University, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Particularly because of the influence of Professor W. C. Breckinridge Lambert, he developed an interest in studying politics because...
Charles "Eddie" Guthrie
Nov 21, 2025
Charles Guthrie, age 75, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on November 21, 2025, at Admiral Pointe in Huron, Ohio. He was born on August 21, 1950, to Julius and Pauline (Smith) Guthrie in Kenvir, Kentucky. He married Carol Podgurski on December 1, 1972. He attended Danbury High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of...
Edward Stephen Kraemer
Nov 20, 2025
Edward Stephen. “Ed” Kraemer, 81, passed peacefully into heaven on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 4, 1944, in Plain, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Marion Kraemer, Ed lived a life defined by integrity, faith, generosity, and an unshakeable work ethic. His values were formed early and carried through...
Brian Dutton
Nov 19, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Brian Dutton, age 67, who departed this life on November 19, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio. Born on June 14, 1958, in Marion, Ohio, Brian lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
A graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, Brian dedicated over 20...
John Suleski, Jr.
Nov 19, 2025
John Suleski Jr. of Maumee, OH, born November 29, 1935, husband to Shirley, father to her five beautiful children and grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, passed peacefully and gloriously into the arms of the Lord on November 19, 2025. Family was the heartbeat of John’s life. His 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He...
Theodore "Ted" Welker Hufstader
Nov 19, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Welker Hufstader, 76, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. Ted was born on October 9, 1949, in Chicago, IL, to Theodore Willard and Bonnie Peters Hufstader. He grew up playing epic neighborhood-wide games of hide and seek with his five siblings in Evanston, IL. Ted graduated from Evanston...
Lillian P. Prisby
Nov 19, 2025
Lillian P. Prisby, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in Sylvania, Ohio. She was 98 years old.
Lillian was born on January 2, 1927, and grew up in East Toledo. She attended St. Louis Catholic Grade School and Waite High School. She had a career in banking and married her husband Ted in...
Barbara A. Overholt
Nov 19, 2025
Barbara (Barb) Overholt, a lifelong Trilby resident and beloved member of the Toledo community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on November 19, 1938, Barb graduated from Whitmer High School in the Class of 1956 and pursued her passion for helping others by becoming a registered nurse. She received her nursing training at Mercy School of Nursing and spent...
Larry E. Adkins
Nov 18, 2025
Larry Edward Adkins, 73, of Ottawa Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home on November 18, 2025. He was born April 21, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to Howard M. and Mary Ann (Dacey) Adkins.
Larry grew up in the small town of Northwood, Ohio and graduated from Northwood High School in 1970, where he was a member of the football...
Carol A Cook
Nov 17, 2025
Carol Cook, 87, of Rossford, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 31, 1937 in London, England, the daughter of John and Doris Tempany. Carol married Fred Cook on April 5, 1958 at St. Michael-At-Bowes in London, UK. The couple had 3 children, Melanie Jane, Miranda Lee and James Frederick Bruce.
Though...
Jane Ellen Snodgrass
Nov 17, 2025
Jane Ellen Snodgrass, 77, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2025. Born on May 2, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, Jane was the cherished daughter of Tom and Mary Glick. She grew up in Toledo, graduating from Notre Dame Academy before earning an associate degree in business with a concentration in secretarial work from Siena Heights.
Jane began her career with Nazar...
Steven Swope
Nov 16, 2025
Steven “Steve” Swope, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. Born in Fremont, Ohio, Steve was the eldest of five siblings and a proud graduate of the University of Toledo, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
Steve lived a life full of passion and joy. A true sports enthusiast,...
Charles "Charlie" Vermilyea
Nov 14, 2025
Charles “Charlie” E. Vermilyea, 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Maumee, Ohio.
Charlie was born on February 16, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio, to William and Geraldine (Smith) Vermilyea. The youngest of seven children, he later moved with his family to northern Michigan. He graduated from Benzie Central High School in 1980 and proudly enlisted in the United...
John Mollenhauer
Nov 14, 2025
John "Butch" Howard Mollenhauer, 81, a lifelong resident of Genoa, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1943, in Toledo, OH, to Howard and Juanita (Jackson) Mollenhauer.
On February 14, 1981, in Key Largo, FL, Butch married the love of his life, Vicki Pennington,...
Jeffrey B. Wilbarger
Nov 13, 2025
Jeffrey B. Wilbarger, 62, of Bowling Green, Ohio, died November 13, 2025 at home surrounded by his beloved family, seven months after being diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. His end was shockingly swift, but thanks to God’s mercy and Hospice care it was peaceful.
Jeff was born in Curtice, Ohio to David and Arlene Wilbarger. He was the youngest of...
Richard J. McKnight
Nov 13, 2025
Richard J. (Dick) McKnight, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a faithful friend, and a salesman whose profession was his calling, passed away peacefully at his home on November 13, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on February 21, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, Dick was the son of the late John R. and Kathryn (Jones) McKnight. He graduated from Macomber...
Tracy Alan Colston
Nov 13, 2025
Tracy (Alan) Colston, age 64, of Port Clinton, OH passed away on November 13th, while at the Cleveland Clinic. Tracy was born on August 15th, 1961 in Port Clinton, OH to Calvin and Judy (Havener) Colston. He graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1979. He married the love of his life Terri Colston on March 24th, 1990.
Tracy was the...
Henry Gurtz
Nov 13, 2025
Henry C. Gurtz, 98, of Catawba Island, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Trueman Pointe Care Center in Hilliard, OH, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 1, 1927, in Sandusky, OH, to Carl H. and Lucille M. (Prediger) Gurtz.
Hank graduated from Margaretta High School in 1944 and went on to earn...
