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Mark Duane Mick Wagoner, Sr.

Mark Duane Mick Wagoner, Sr.

Mar 18, 2020

Mark “Mick” Duane Wagoner, Sr. was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 3, 1943 to Hugh and Wilma Wagoner.  He passed peacefully surrounded by his family on March 18, 2020.  In between those two dates, he enjoyed a wonderful life of 76 years.  Mick had a boundless ability to love and always looked for the best in everyone he...

Randy Lee Matthews

Randy Lee Matthews

Mar 18, 2020

Randy Lee Matthews, 67, of Rocky Ridge, OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Stein Hospice, Sandusky. He was born in Port Clinton on September 30, 1952 to William and Marjorie (Christiansen) Matthews Sr. His mother later married Virgil Torch Rakes. Randy was a graduate of Port Clinton High School. Randy worked at Guardian Industries in Millbury...

Ardith Rose Mrs. Brandeberry

Ardith Rose Mrs. Brandeberry

Mar 17, 2020

Ardith Rose (Kling) Brandeberry was taken to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Elizabeth Scott Care Center. Ardith was born on her eldest brothers birthday, October 29, 1926 in Tedrow, OH to the late Harold and Elsie (Marzolf) Kling. She married her high school sweetheart, Burnell Brandeberry, on October 19, 1945. They were...

John J. Halicek

John J. Halicek

Mar 17, 2020

John J. Halicek, 96, of Elmore, Ohio died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in the Genoa Retirement Village, Genoa, Ohio, where he had been a resident for the past two and a half years.  He was born in Velka, Moravia, Czechoslovakia on July 4, 1923 to Paul and Agnes (Valasek) Halicek.  In 1924 he and his parents immigrated to Genoa,...

Arvilla Agnes Bednarik

Arvilla Agnes Bednarik

Mar 17, 2020

Arvilla “Billie” Bednarik, age 90, formerly of Oak Harbor and later Genoa, OH, passed away to be with the Lord on March 17, 2020. She was born March 6, 1930, in the “Frenchtown” area near Oak Harbor, OH, to Michael and Alma (Cutcher) LaFountain. Billie graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1948. She was employed for 8 years...

David Carson Mr. Wetmore

David Carson Mr. Wetmore

Mar 17, 2020

David Carson Wetmore, age 48 years, of Toledo, died March 17, 2020 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. Dave was born November 21, 1971 in Toledo and graduated from Sylvania Southview High School in 1990. He immediately enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for 10 years, primarily as an intelligence specialist with photo imagery. Upon honorable...

Arvilla Billie Bednarik

Arvilla Billie Bednarik

Mar 17, 2020

Arvilla “Billie” Bednarik, age 90, formerly of Oak Harbor and later Genoa, OH, passed away to be with the Lord on March 17, 2020. She was born March 6, 1930, in the “Frenchtown” area near Oak Harbor, OH, to Michael and Alma (Cutcher) LaFountain. Billie graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1948. She was employed for 8 years...

Derrill Arthur Hab Dr. Hablitzel

Derrill Arthur Hab Dr. Hablitzel

Mar 17, 2020

Dr. Derrill Arthur Hablitzel, 101, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 14, 1918 in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Arthur William and Susan Anna (Shrader) Hablitzel. A lifelong Ottawa County resident, Hab was raised in Rocky Ridge and graduated from Oak Harbor High School. His father...

Jamie Wyatt Boger

Jamie Wyatt Boger

Mar 16, 2020

Jamie Wyatt Boger, 25, of Wauseon, died March 16, 2020 while fulfilling his life-long dream of serving in the United States Army.  Jamie was born March 18, 1994, the son of Jeff Boger and the late Jodi Scott.    Jamie loved his mother dearly, and following her passing he missed her every day of the remainder of his life. From...

Colleen M. Keaton

Colleen M. Keaton

Mar 15, 2020

Colleen M. Keaton, 78, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, on Sunday, March 15, 2020, with her family by her side.  She was born in Toledo on October 12, 1941, the third child of Richard J. and Ethel (Curtis) Morrissey.  She married Robert L. Keaton in Toledo and they were blessed with six...

Jerry Lee Harper

Jerry Lee Harper

Mar 15, 2020

Jerry Lee Harper, 78, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on April 21, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio, raised in Ironton, Ohio, and was the oldest of nine children to Wilson and Gloria (Justice) Harper. He married Kay Truchoweski on March 23, 1962...

Walter J. Degroft, Jr.

Walter J. Degroft, Jr.

Mar 15, 2020

Walter J. DeGroft, Jr. (Walt), passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the age of 83 at Kingston Care Center of Sylvania, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. Walt was born April 23, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Walter and Matilda (Nagy) DeGroft. He was a 1954 graduate of Gross Point High...

William Avery Mitchell

William Avery Mitchell

Mar 14, 2020

William Avery Mitchell, 78, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, OH. He was born on November 16, 1941 in Wise, VA to Olie and Dora (Potter) Mitchell.  William worked as a truck driver.  He had previously lived in Las Vegas and enjoyed the casinos while he was there.  He...

Frank Willis Taylor, Jr. M.D.

Frank Willis Taylor, Jr. M.D.

Mar 14, 2020

Frank Willis Taylor Jr., M.D., age 97, of Maumee, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was born in Clarksburg, Ohio on May 30, 1922 to Frank and Ruth (Eisenbrey) Taylor. Frank was a veteran in the Army National Guard during the Korean War and honorably discharged as a Major. Frank graduated from Ohio State Medical School...

Geoffrey Probert

Geoffrey Probert

Mar 13, 2020

Geoffrey Probert, age 79, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2020 with his loving family at his bedside. The youngest of nine born October 6, 1940 in Wybosten, England to the late Thomas Oliver and Gladys May (Thomas) Probert during the Battle of Britain.  As a young boy, the family moved to Bedford and Geoff played rugby...

Kathy Micallef

Kathy Micallef

Mar 13, 2020

Kathy Micallef of Port Clinton passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on March 13, 2020 in Rancho Mirage, California. Born on October 10, 1945 in Fostoria, Kathy moved to Port Clinton in 1968 and later spent 25 years in Hollywood, Maryland, near the Chesapeake Bay. She returned to Port Clinton following her retirement to be near family....

Stephen T. Mr. Adams

Stephen T. Mr. Adams

Mar 13, 2020

Stephen T. Adams, age 77 of Sylvania passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at Heartland Promedica of Sylvania after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born June 7, 1942 in Toledo to Carl and Florence (Tyler) Adams.  Steve was a 1960 graduate of DeVilbiss High School and a 1965 graduate of the University of Toledo with a...

Don G. Thornton

Don G. Thornton

Mar 10, 2020

Don G. Thornton, 88, of Genoa, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Genoa Retirement Village, Genoa. He was born on April 21, 1931 in Perrysburg, OH to John and Louella (Gensline) Thornton. Don lived a long life as he was born 6 weeks premature. After high school, Don was drafted and proudly served...

Cherri Kay Rowe

Cherri Kay Rowe

Mar 9, 2020

Cherri Kay Rowe, age 58, of Toledo, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 9, 2020 in peaceful rest. She was born on September 19, 1961 to Roger and Karen (Cain) Rowe Sr. in Van Wert, Ohio. Cherri was best known for her love and devotion to family, her strong faith in God,...

Eunice Agnes Kettinger

Eunice Agnes Kettinger

Mar 9, 2020

Eunice A. Kettinger, 91, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was born on April 2, 1928, to Jesse and Cynthia (Butler) Mominee in Jerusalem Township, OH. Eunice graduated Clay High School in 1946. She was the president of the Mother’s Club at Coy Elementary School. She enjoyed bowling, watching the Detroit Tigers and spending time with her...

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