Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

James Arthur Ringlien, 83 of Maumee, passed from this life on January, 29 2023 surrounded by dear friends. He was born to Arthur and Clara (Thompson) Ringlien, a Norwegian-American couple on March 20, 1939 and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He is survived by his brother Paul Ringlien. His parents owned a farm in Daggett Coulee...

Jan 28, 2023

Larry Greer Chio, born December 21, 1937, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, with family by his side. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. Larry worked for Plabell Rubber Products for many years and loved to Country Line Dance with his wife, Eleanor, who preceded him in death...

Jan 27, 2023

Cheryl L. (Szczublewski) Thomas, age 61, of Toledo, passed away, January 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 8, 1961, in Toledo, she was the daughter Robert and Ginny (Hughes) Szczublewski. Cheryl graduated from Whitmer High School in 1979 and from the University of Toledo receiving her bachelor’s degree in 2017.

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Jan 27, 2023

Gloria Jean (Tipton) Carpenter of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Kingston Care Center, in Sylvania surrounded by her family. Gloria was born April 6th, 1931, in the far north end of East Toledo, then called Ironville. Her family had moved there in the 1920’s from Southern Ohio. Her father was employed as the...

Jan 27, 2023

Nancy Jane MacPherson, age 91, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2023, at Toledo Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was a 1949 Whitmer High School graduate and in her working years, she worked for Metzger’s Produce, from 1976 to 1993, before her retirement. She was a longtime member of the Rosewood/Fairgreen Presbyterian Church and was...

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Jane Swartz, 86, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Otterbein of Pemberville. Mary Jane was born in the coal mining town of Besoco, West Virginia to Joseph and Mary Jane (Hilton) Lachney. She came from a very close knit and loving family and was proud to be a coal-miner’s daughter. Her memories of West Virginia warmed her...

Jan 27, 2023

Dale Marie Harmon, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023 after her battle with Huntington’s Disease. Dale was preceded in death by her husband Doyle Harmon, mother and father Ida and Ray Frankhouse, and sister Donna. She is survived by her brother Dan (Toni) Frankhouse, daughter Terri Dombrowski, son Matthew Ford, granddaughter Sarah (Justin) Socci, and great-granddaughter...

Jan 27, 2023

Todd Anthony Taylor, 59, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 4, 1963 in Port Clinton, the son of the late Dale Sr. and Shirley (Annon) Taylor. On May 3, 1986 he married Kimberly Till at St. Paul’s Church in Oak Harbor, Ohio and she survives.

Jan 26, 2023

Julie Ann Hill, 60, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, surrounded by family in Perrysburg, Ohio. Julie was born August 8, 1962, in Sandusky, Ohio to David and Molly Roper.

Julie’s faith was very important to her, and she was a member of CedarCreek Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and...

Jan 25, 2023

Ocie “Kit” Taulker, 80, formerly of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay, Ohio. She was born on September 30, 1942, in Woodville, Ohio to the late, Frank and Carrie (Myerholtz) Reyome. She married the love of her life, Gerald “Jerry” W. Taulker in Port Clinton, on September 28, 1984 and...

Jan 25, 2023

John G. Papcun, 84, of Perrysburg, Ohio and formerly of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at The Waterford at Levis Commons Community in Perrysburg, Ohio. He was born on June 23, 1938, in Port Clinton, Ohio, the son of the late John and Mary (Kerul) Papcun. He was...

Jan 25, 2023

Henry Allen Schuster, Sr., age 66, of Holland, died January 25, 2023. He was born January 22, 1957 in Toledo to the late Charles and Elberta “Bertie” (Hatfield) Schuster. He attended Springfield High School and graduated from Penta Vocational School in 1975.

Always gifted with a strong work ethic, Henry was employed with Jeep for...

Jan 25, 2023

Donald Edward Kwiatkowski, 84, of Whitehouse, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born on August 10, 1938 to Edward and Pearl (Matuszynski) Kwiatkowski. Don was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School.

Don proudly served as an E-1 Seaman in the United States Coast Guard from 1961-1969. He was...

Jan 25, 2023

Janice H. Minier, 96, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Ottawa County Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor, OH. She was born on August 18, 1926 in LaCarne, OH to Harry and Myrtle (Floro) Carpenter. On April 25, 1943 she married Carlton B. Minier, and he preceded her in death on October 12, 2003....

Jan 24, 2023

Janis A. Jakab age 83 passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the Elizabeth Scott Community. She was born on May 3, 1939, to Dougal W. and Wanita L. (Cheney) McKay.

Janis was an avid bowler and played in leagues at Miracle Lanes and Glass Bowl. She also enjoyed spending...

Jan 23, 2023

James Arthur Haas, 92, of Perrysburg passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital. Jim was born April 21, 1930 in Weston, Ohio to John and June (Shumaker) Haas. He earned his bachelor's degree in education from Bowling Green State University. Jim married Helen Sherman on July 22, 1979 and they shared 43 years together.

Jan 23, 2023

Kathleen DeGroft, 82, passed away peacefully January 23, 2023, in Dublin Ohio, surrounded by her four loving children. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, to John and Kathryn (Getz) Gallagher on February 28, 1940. She grew up in Toledo with her three sisters, “The Gallagher Girls,” (Pat, Marcia and Maureen / ‘Mo’) and her brother, John. Kathleen and her...

Jan 22, 2023

June Shekut, 85, of Sylvania Township, died in her home on 1-22-2023 of natural causes, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Highland Park, Illinois on June 20, 1937, June was a loving wife, married to Edward Shekut in 1958. June was a loving mother to Susan Shekut (Jason Porys) and Steve Shekut (Kristen Shekut). June was...

Jan 22, 2023

Arnold C. Rahm

1931-2023

Born to Nellie Bevins and Arnold Rahm. He was a graduate of Macomber High School. He married Myra Braubaker then joined the Army where he fought in the Korean War. After his services, he worked as a truck driver for Standard Oil and Matlack, where he drove a tanker...

Jan 22, 2023

Betty Jane Kaseman, 95, of Toledo, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 2, 1927, to Fred and Norma (Ries) Lumbrezer in Amboy Township, Ohio. Betty graduated in 1945 from Maumee High School. On June 7, 1947, she married Paul Kaseman in Maumee and celebrated 73 years of marriage, until Paul’s...