Grace Chapman

Grace Chapman, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in her daughter’s home. She was born in Toledo, OH on May 29th, 1927 to Mary and Nick (DeCesare) Duganiero. Grace was married to her loving husband, Bill, for 60 years before he passed in 2004. She was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School. She spent her career in banking as a manager with most of her time at United Home Federal at Westgate. After retirement she enjoyed working for several years in the office at Barry Bagels. Grace was pure joy. Those who knew her will forever remember her warm heart, her bright smile, and her positive attitude. She inspired others to live life to the fullest. Grace was a devout Catholic with a strong faith. She loved helping others, friends or strangers. She especially enjoyed baking and cooking for those around her, most notably her famous cookies and ravioli. Grace was an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in every way. She supported her grandchildren in everything they did, cheering them on at almost every sporting event and attending most of their school functions. She also enjoyed many vacations with children and grandchildren. Her great-grandchildren will remember their Nonna’s warm hugs, her pizzelles and spaghetti. Grace cherished her time with her friends, whether over coffee, lunch or simply a phone call. She enjoyed spending her Sunday evenings as an usher at Christ the King Catholic Church. She remained vibrant and active throughout her life, exercising, gardening, walking her dog, Sophie, babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and recently celebrating her 90th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Chapman; her son, Bill Chapman; her grandson, Ryan Gabel; her brother, Tony Duganiero and her sisters, Rosie (Jack) Beckwith and Helen (Jan) Koss. She is survived by her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Diana Bob Gabel; loving daughter-in-law, Sue Chapman; sister-in-law, Pearl Duganiero; grandchildren, Kristin (JP) Little, Brandon (Sarah) Gabel, and Alyson (Joe) Schlageter; and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Owen, and Chase Little; Cheaney, Tenley, and Piper Gabel; and Paige, Will, Josie, and Ella Schlageter; her special companion Herb Boyer; as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Family and friends may visit on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 West Sylvania Avenue. Visitation will conclude at 7 p.m. with a Scripture Service. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church where visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Private interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Grace’s family would like to thank Dr. Timothy Kasunic, Dr. Mazin Salem, and ProMedica Ebeid Hospice for their care. Memorial donations can be made to the Ryan Gabel ’94 Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. Francis de Sales High School 2323 W. Bancroft Toledo, OH 43607 or Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo, OH 43623. Online condolences may be placed at walkerfuneralhomes.com