Obituaries

Jul 18, 2021

Arnold M. Retzlaff, age 90, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born October 31, 1930, in Freeport, IL to the late Rudolph and Mildred (Keppen) Retzlaff. Arnold served in the United States Navy from 1950-54. He worked for Chrysler/Jeep for more than 27 years, retiring in 1988. In his free...

Jul 17, 2021

John Williams, Jr, age 83, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence. The son of John and Adnetta, he was born April 22, 1938 in Scott, MS. As a young man in Mississippi, John worked for Delta & Pine Land Company, later moving to Toledo in search of better work. While in Toledo, he worked...

Jul 17, 2021

On July 17, 2021, at 6:30 am, Emery Lee Ison went to the Glory of God. His accomplishments were many. Emery was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky, August 14, 1934, to Coy and Mabel (McIntosh) Ison. Upon graduation, Emery entered the US Navy in April of 1951. He served on the U.S.S. O’Brien and was discharged in December of 1954....

Jul 17, 2021

Lola Mae Robinson Boyd, was born on October 30, 1936 to the union of Katherine and Charles Robinson in Toledo, Ohio. Due to health complications, she was called home on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 84 years old. She transitioned at Ebeid Hospice Residency in Sylvania, Ohio. Lola attended Jesup W. Scott High School and retired...

Jul 16, 2021

Larry Lee Covert, 76, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on July 16, 2021. He was born on October 29, 1944, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Clarence and Modest (Cochenour) Covert. Larry graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1962. He obtained a B.S. in Education from Bowling Green State University in 1967 and M.S. in Management and Rehabilitation from DePaul...

Jul 16, 2021

Isaiah J. Loyd, 25, of Toledo Ohio passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 22, 1995 at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo Ohio to Wayne B. Loyd and Brightis P. Crump. Isaiah graduated from Maumee High School in 2014. He married his high school sweetheart Heather. Isaiah continued his education at Owens Community...

Jul 14, 2021

A celebration of Wilson's life will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Car Park 9218 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI 48182

Jul 14, 2021

James Lowell Coder, 87, passed at Hospice of Northwest Ohio (Detroit Ave.) after a lengthy struggle with multiple illnesses. A Toledo native, Jim was a proud graduate of DeVilbiss High School, Class of 1951, the University of Toledo (BS, MBA) and a charter member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity - 1953. After graduation, Jim enlisted in the United States...

Jul 13, 2021

Chad James Kosanovich, 26, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of July 13th, 2021, surrounded by family. Chad grew up in Perrysburg, attending St. Rose School and then St. John’s Jesuit High School. He started his career at St. Luke’s Hospital as a tech while also going to nursing school. After graduating with honors from...

Jul 11, 2021

Wilma M. Taylor passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Lakes of Monclova in Maumee, Ohio. She was born April 7, 1925, in Mt. Carmel, IL. to Ben S. and Edna (Peter) Trapp. Wilma was a homemaker who loved to sew, cook, and bake. She was an excellent pie baker. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great...

Jul 11, 2021

Sally A. Eward age 81 of Maumee, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on June 7, 1940, to Jack C. and Norma S. (Bishop) Johns. Sally was a 1958 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and attended Bethany College graduating in 1962...

Jul 11, 2021

Claude N. VanNess, 94, of Martin, Ohio, went to be with his Lord Sunday July 11, 2021, in his home, just 2 days short of his 95th birthday. He was born in Gibsonburg, Ohio on Tuesday, July 13, 1926, the son of Jesse L. and Hattie M. (Moll) VanNess. On May 14, 1949, in Genoa, Ohio, he married Darlene...

Jul 11, 2021

Deborah A. Johnson, age 55, formerly of Toledo, died July 11, 2021, in Barrington, IL where she has resided for the past 15 years. Debbie was born October 28, 1965, in Elyria and graduated from Sylvania Northview High School in 1984. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Toledo in 1989. Debbie...

Jul 10, 2021

Thomas C. Flynn, 54, of Alexandria, Ohio and formerly of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away July 10, 2021. He was born in Port Clinton on November 30, 1966, the son of John W. and Beverly (Brown) Flynn. He was loved dearly by his family and he cherished all of the time he spent with them. Seth I want to...

Jul 10, 2021

Julia Gotwald Nickerson Brown (February 12, 1928 - July 10, 2021) It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear Mother and Grandmother, Julia Gotwald Nickerson Brown, who was loved by everyone for her kind and caring nature. Julie was born on February 12, 1928 to Margaret and David Gotwald of York, PA. Following...

Jul 10, 2021

On July 10, 2021, Lisa Ann Meyers passed away peacefully while surrounded by her children and others who love her. She was recently diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Lisa was born in Oregon, OH on June 16, 1966 to Wayne and Vina(Hamilton) Lowe, who preceded her in death. Lisa had two siblings, Ron(Renee) Lowe and Kim(John) Hoodlebrink. She...

Jul 10, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” B. Pollauf, 60, of Williston, OH passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Luther Home of Mercy, Williston, OH. Jerry was born on April 22, 1961 in Toledo, OH to Bernard G. and Lois M. (Crandall) Pollauf. Jerry moved to Luther Home of Mercy in 1991 after the death of his father. He was employed at...

Jul 10, 2021

Jul 9, 2021

Patricia Winters Poll passed away on July 9, 2021, in Toledo Ohio, soon after her 97th birthday. A remarkable and strong woman, she lived independently until just 6 weeks ago. Patty was born on June 4, 1924, in Toledo, to Ralph and Sigrid (Widell) Winters and graduated from Devilbiss High School. It was in Old Orchard that she met...

Jul 9, 2021

The world has lost a ray of sunshine. Marion (Weinmann) Falcone passed away July 9, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1929 to Margaret and Carl Weinmann in Ann Arbor, MI. Even though she was born one week after the stock market crash of 1929 and grew up without much, her stories told of a magical childhood. She...