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Esther A. Baker

Esther A. Baker

Jul 12, 2019

Esther Arleta (Smith) Baker, age 97, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2019 at The Windsor of Bradenton in Brandenton, FL. Esther was born on April 22, 1922 in Britton, MI, the daughter of the late Herbert and Grace (Hoagland) Smith. Esther taught school in Macon Twp in the 1940s and was also employed as a managerial secretary for...

Lynda M. Lynn Wagner

Lynda M. Lynn Wagner

Jul 11, 2019

Lynda M. “Lynn” Wagner, age 66, of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 10, 1953 to Ellen (Reed) and Weldon Swartzlander. She was a manager for many years with several various hotel chains. Lynn was a member of Mainstreet Church. In her younger years, she enjoyed...

Roger D. Traver

Roger D. Traver

Jul 11, 2019

Roger Dean Traver, 86, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born to the late Cecil and Jessie (Kurfis) Traver, in Toledo, Ohio, on May 8, 1933. After graduating from Genoa Area Schools in 1952 he joined the U.S. Navy with...

Zenobia " "Sue Kazmier

Zenobia " "Sue Kazmier

Jul 10, 2019

Zenobia Sue Kazmier, age 86, passed away on July 10, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital. Sue was born in Toledo on February 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Walter and Jessie Bak. She graduated from Libbey High School and worked for Lucas Metro Housing Authority as a payroll specialist for 18 years. She was the widow of Gerald...

David Joseph Gniewkowski

David Joseph Gniewkowski

Jul 10, 2019

David Joseph Gniewkowski was welcomed to the world on March 19, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio by Eugene and Josephine Gniewkowski. He was raised with his brother Joe on Bergin Street in Rossford, Ohio. He attended Rossford Public Schools graduating in 1965. After graduating high school he joined the United States Navy, although he didn’t know how to swim. His...

Frances C. Romer Fisher

Frances C. Romer Fisher

Jul 10, 2019

Frances C. (Romer) Fisher, 84, of Sylvania, Ohio died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Blue Creek in Whitehouse surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo on March 10, 1935 to Immanuel E. and Ethel B. (Strouse) Romer. Frances graduated from Springfield High School in 1953 and attended University of Toledo. Frances worked for the post office...

Elizabeth Jane Williams

Elizabeth Jane Williams

Jul 10, 2019

Elizabeth Jane Williams, 89, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 11th, 2019 with her daughter Ann E. Wirtz and other family members by her side at Boardman Lake Glens Assisted Living Facility in Traverse City, Michigan. Elizabeth was born to Harold and Eva Strout (Shocker) on July 10th, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio where she lived until 2015 when she moved...

Karl Gerald Motter, Jr.

Karl Gerald Motter, Jr.

Jul 9, 2019

Karl Buddy Gerald Motter, Jr., age 74, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at his residence. He was born on July 21, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Karl, Sr., and Helen (Golden) Motter. Karl was a 1962 graduate of Maumee High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to attend Ohio...

Lulu J. Dersch

Lulu J. Dersch

Jul 9, 2019

Lulu J. Dersch, age 97, passed away peacefully at Elizabeth Scott Community, Albon Road, where she was a resident for nearly 3 years. She was born in Toledo on March 20, 1922 to the late Charles and Arcola (Southwell) Moores. Lulu was retired from employment at Toledo Hospital. Lulu loved being a homemaker. She was a member of a...

Michael J. Mike Mr. Beakas

Michael J. Mike Mr. Beakas

Jul 9, 2019

Michael J. Beakas, age 66 of Coldwater, MI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 9, 2019 at Lakes of Monclova. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 30, 1952 to George and Dolores (Katafiaz) Beakas. Mike was a graduate of Whitmer High School. He was married to Sandy (Deca) for 44 years and together they...

Norma J. Burnham

Norma J. Burnham

Jul 9, 2019

Norma Jean Burnham, age 95, passed away on July 9, 2019 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. Norma was born on August 1st, 1923 in Malinta, OH, the daughter of the late Adolph and Edith Hemsoth. She was raised in Toledo and graduated from Libbey High School. Norma and her late husband, Harold, owned and operated The Colony Bowling Center...

Joanne E. Grover

Joanne E. Grover

Jul 9, 2019

Joanne E. Grover passed on July 9, 2019 at Otterbein North Shore assisted living facility in the loving care of her family. She was born October 17, 1931 to Leonard and Louise Windnagel. Joanne was a graduate of Port Clinton High School in 1949. She married Marvin Rofkar Grover on December 18, 1954. She raised her family of four...

Richard Hal Rick Ford

Richard Hal Rick Ford

Jul 8, 2019

Richard Rick Hal Ford, 72, of Sylvania, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born on May 24, 1947 to Hal and Lillian (Wright) Ford in Adrian, MI. He graduated from Morenci High School in 1965 where he was raised and had so many fond memories. Rick then completed his Associate degree at the University of Toledo in...

Ronald E. Kolebuck

Ronald E. Kolebuck

Jul 8, 2019

Ronald Edward Kolebuck Ronald Edward Kolebuck, 83, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, OH. He was born on March 22, 1936 in Toledo, OH and he was the only child to the late Edward J. and Mary (Karszewski) Kolebuck. Ron graduated from Central Catholic High School in Toledo in 1954. On November...

William C. Schaub

William C. Schaub

Jul 7, 2019

William Bill C. Schaub, Sr., age 99, of Temperance, MI, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2019, at The Lakes of Monclova. Bill was born on June 21, 1920, in Toledo, OH, to the late Clifford and Lettie (Misson) Schaub. He graduated from Whitmer High School and was a lifelong member of Lutheran Church of Our...

Mary Ann Andryc

Mary Ann Andryc

Jul 7, 2019

Mary Ann (Martis) Andryc, 86, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away after a brief illness on July 7, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in PerrysburgShe was born in Toledo on July 25, 1932 to the late Steve and Anna (Duricek) Martis and was a lifelong resident of Rossford. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and one...

Lewis W. Rist, Sr.

Lewis W. Rist, Sr.

Jul 6, 2019

Lewis W. Rist Sr., age 86 of Rossford, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Northwood, OH on August 27, 1932 to Dewey L. and Gertrude (Krob) Rist. Lewis married the love of his life, Phyllis Sweet on July 12, 1952. Together, they...

Kelly Jeanne Favorite

Kelly Jeanne Favorite

Jul 5, 2019

Kelly Jeanne Favorite, 55, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Edgewood Manor of Port Clinton, OH. She was born on March 12, 1964 to Gene and Julie (Dunn) Favorite in Toledo, OH. Kelly had a love for all animals, especially dogs. She also enjoyed coloring, drawing, and spending time with her family. Left to...

Leo J. Kennedy

Leo J. Kennedy

Jul 5, 2019

Leo J. Kennedy of Perrysburg, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019.  Leo graduated from Libbey High School, Toledo, Ohio in 1957.  After graduation, Leo proudly served his country in the US Army.  On September 1, 1961, Leo married the love of his life, JoAnn Szymanek. Leo and JoAnn built a beautiful life...

Leo Kennedy

Leo Kennedy

Jul 5, 2019

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