Corey Michael Hakeos

Corey Hakeos, 54, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on January 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 21, 1970, in Toledo, Ohio, to Michael and Debra (Bach) Hakeos. He raised three children, Jeremy, Jessica and Meghan.

Corey was a selfless and kind soul who always placed others before himself. His heart was larger than life and he was always there to help with anything he could. Corey enjoyed working on cars, something he learned from his father and Uncle Bud. Corey was a diehard Ohio State Buckeyes and Dallas Cowboys fan. Corey’s love for animals is only surpassed by his love for his family. Corey cherished any time spent with his children and grandchildren. While fishing, Corey jumped into the Maumee River to rescue a kitten caught in the water. He nursed her back to health and called her “Hope”. He loved Hope as if she was his fourth child.

Corey is survived by his mother, Debra and stepdad, Jeff (Pops) Bach; son, Jeremy (Oneisha) Hakeos; daughters, Jessica (Thomas) Williams and Meghan; brothers, Michael (Suzanne) Hakeos Jr. and JD (Stephanie) Bach; sisters, Jolene Hakeos, Ashley (Travis) Underwood and Shannon Schwires Jones; seven grandchildren; nine nephews, four nieces, one great niece and one great nephew. Corey was preceded in death by his father, Michael.

The family would like to thank the staff at Toledo Hospital MICU for everything they did for Corey and the family. Jessica, Molly, Bob and John, you will always be with our family for the care you showed

Friends may call at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, Ohio, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Following visitation, a funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM. A small potluck dinner will be held after the funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Corey’s name to either charity:

Toledo Humane Society, 827 Illinois Ave. Maumee, OH 43537

Lucas County Special Olympics c/o Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 1154 Larc Lane Toledo, Ohio 43614