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Carl “Chipper” O. Nielsen

Carl “Chipper” O. Nielsen

Aug 23, 2019

Carl “Chipper” O. Nielsen, 70, of Toledo, OH passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 10, 1948 in Toledo to Carl and Marcella (Brett) Nielsen and he married Judith “Judy” Coykendall on February 23, 1968 in Monroe, MI. Together they raised 3 children....

Bruce Richard Puls

Bruce Richard Puls

Aug 23, 2019

Bruce Richard Puls was born on August 30, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio. He was one of five children raised from the union of John H. Puls and Bonnie L. Sandman. Bruce attended Roger's High School, graduating with the class of 1979. After high school, Bruce took some classes to learn a trade, later becoming an industrial electrician where he...

Cathy A. Widmer

Cathy A. Widmer

Aug 23, 2019

Cathy A. Widmer, 63, of Genoa, died Friday, August 23, 2019, at her home. She was born January 6, 1956, in Oregon, Ohio, to Donald A. and Joanne M. (Rahrs) Sayen. On October 27, 1979, in Genoa, she married Donald E. Widmer. Cathy received her bachelors degree and worked as a medical technologist at Mercy-St. Charles Hospital retiring in...

Caroline E. Cox

Caroline E. Cox

Aug 23, 2019

Caroline Eva Cox, 90, of Port Clinton, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Stein Hospice Inpatient Unit, Sandusky. She was born on January 7, 1929 in Port Clinton to Harry and Eva (Meek) Witt.  On July 1, 1956 in Williamsburg, KY she married John W. Cox, Sr. and he preceded her in death on July 12, 2008.  Caroline...

Richard E. Rich Emmons

Richard E. Rich Emmons

Aug 23, 2019

Richard “Rich” E. Emmons, 77, of Perrysburg, OH passed away at Kingston Residence of Perrysburg on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was born on August 29, 1941 in Ft. Thomas, KY to Raymond and Esther (Hart) Emmons and he married Judith Campey on November 21, 1964. He graduated from Highlands H.S. and later received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern...

Ronald J. Nye

Ronald J. Nye

Aug 22, 2019

Ronald J. Nye, age 70 of Toledo passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on June 4, 1949 in Toledo to John and Eleanor (Kralik) Nye. Ron was a graduate of Rossford High School and had worked for Toledo Edison for many years. Ron was preceded in death...

John Henry Busch

John Henry Busch

Aug 21, 2019

John H. Busch, age 87 of Walbridge, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Kingston of Perrysburg surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 20, 1932 in Perrysburg, Ohio to George and Pearl (Swartz) Busch. John attended Lake High School and from there he enlisted in the United State Navy where he served for...

Carol Ann Grzechowiak

Carol Ann Grzechowiak

Aug 21, 2019

Carol Ann Grzechowiak, age 72, of Toledo, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Tuesday, August 21, 2019. She was born April 23, 1947 in Toledo to Edward and Naomi (Rohler) Grzechowiak, graduated Rogers High School in 1965 and continued her education at University of Toledo, majoring in Business. Carol retired after many years in retail at...

Robert Royal Beach, Jr.

Robert Royal Beach, Jr.

Aug 20, 2019

Robert Royal Beach Jr., age 79, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born August 26, 1939 to Robert R. Sr. and Helen (Rill) Beach in Toledo. Robert graduated from DeVilbiss High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a machine operator at Champion...

George A. Nickey

George A. Nickey

Aug 20, 2019

George A. Nickey, 81 of Maumee, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. George was born on November 15, 1937 to Edward H. and Ina (Rahm) Nickey. He graduated from Libbey High School and the University of Toledo, served in the U. S. Navy, and retired from Owens-Illinois, where he received 23 patents...

Matthew Casey

Matthew Casey

Aug 20, 2019

Matthew Casey passed away suddenly on August 20th surrounded by family. Matthew is survived by his daughter, Morgan and siblings Patricia (Edwards), Kathleen (Hart) and Erin (Centa). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. A Funeral Mass will be held at Gesu Catholic Parish, 2049 Parkside Blvd, Toledo on Friday, August...

Larry Handley

Larry Handley

Aug 19, 2019

LARRY JON HANDLEY Larry Jon Handley, 70, of Northwood, Ohio passed away at his home on Monday, August 19th, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Joanne of 35 years, sons Richard LaMunyon, Joseph (Angela) LaMunyon, Larry Jr. (Lee) Handley, Todd (Britnye) Handley, daughter Renee’ (Alexander) Lamp and his grandchildren Daniel, Kade, Sullivan, Rozlyn, Jacob, Jenna, Opyl, and Rubi....

Pamela Engler

Pamela Engler

Aug 19, 2019

Pamela Engler, age 65, passed away on Monday, August, 19, 2019.  Pam was born August 6, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to Richard and Angela Nadolny.  She was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and in the early years worked as a secretary at an insurance firm.  After that, she worked with her husband as the secretary and book keeper...

Willard Hugh Baggett

Willard Hugh Baggett

Aug 19, 2019

In loving memory of Willard Hugh Baggett, 89, who passed away at Northwest Ohio Hospice-Perrysburg. He was born in Maumee, Ohio. Willard was a 1949 Graduate of Maumee High School and an Army veteran who served in Germany. He worked for Krogers as a manager of many stores over the years and retired from there. He also had his...

Douglas Dean Baxter

Douglas Dean Baxter

Aug 19, 2019

November 20, 1954 – August 19, 2019 Douglas Dean Baxter was born on November 20, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was one of five children born from the union of the late Clifford and the late Ellen (Smith) Baxter. After attending high school in 1972, Douglas enlisted into the United States Army Special Forces, where he honorably served...

Ralph L. Stevens

Ralph L. Stevens

Aug 17, 2019

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Ralph Stevens, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 86 surrounded by loved ones. Ralph was born on February 10, 1933, in Gibsonburg, Ohio.  He wed Marian Butterfield on January 29, 1955. Ralph and Marian raised six children together.  They have 13 grandchildren, over 30 great grandchildren and one great-great...

Robert Charles Holtfreter

Robert Charles Holtfreter

Aug 17, 2019

Robert Charles Holtfreter, 55, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Sylvania, Ohio to Charles Robert and Delores Deanna (Law) Holtfreter on May 3, 1964.  Rob graduated from Whitmer High School in 1982, where he excelled in football.  Rob worked as a Journeyman electrician as a member of the IBEW...

Nancy Lemke

Nancy Lemke

Aug 17, 2019

Nancy Lemke, 80, of Port Clinton passed away early Saturday morning, August 17, 2019 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born July 6, 1939 in Norwalk to William Earl and Violette (Billman) Hixon. On October 23, 1965 she married Jack Lemke and he survives. Nancy loved being with her family...

Joanne Riley Monroe

Joanne Riley Monroe

Aug 15, 2019

Joanne Riley Monroe of Maumee, born November 9, 1925, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at her residence in Findlay, Ohio. She is survived by her very special friend and niece, Marquita Marie (Craig) Collingwood of Bloomdale, Ohio; daughter, Belinda Jo Jackson; grandsons, Jary, Christopher and Collin of Tucson; sister-in-law, Barbara Riley of Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding...

Paul T. Mr. Ringlein

Paul T. Mr. Ringlein

Aug 15, 2019

Paul Thomas Ringlein, age 62, passed away on August 15th after a courageous seven year battle with colon cancer, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 16th, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Marietta (Weir) Ringlein. He attended Central Catholic High School and went to the University of Toledo where he graduated with a...

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