Muriel H. Borregard
Dec 25, 2024
Ruth Muriel was born December 4, 1926, to Margaret and John C Hansen, in Highland Park, IL. She graduated high school in Highland Park and was working as a receptionist, when she met her future husband, Richard (Dick) James Borregard. They married on Jan 28, 1950.
Muriel and Dick welcomed the birth of their two daughters, Deborah...
Richard Mockensturm
Dec 24, 2024
Richard Anthony “Dick” Mockensturm died peacefully in his home around midnight, December 24, 2024. He was 87 years old. Rita (Kidder), his wife of 66 years, was by his side until the end.
He was born to Clement and Eleanora (Rohrbach) Mockensturm on February 2, 1937, at Riverside Hospital in North Toledo. The second youngest...
Howard E. Reichow, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Howard “The Duck” Reichow, Jr., 74, went on the last flight of his journey on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Born on January 7, 1950, he graduated from Waite High School and the University of Toledo. Howard retired from Toledo Edison, where he obtained the name, “Howard the Duck”. He owned and operated Reichow Electric for nearly 50 years. The...
Eugene A. Mishka
Dec 24, 2024
Eugene “Gene” A. Mishka, 90, of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. Gene was born June 9, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio to John and Hattie (Przyojski) Mishka. He attended Libbey High School and proudly served our country in the United States Army in the Korean War. He married Vivian Sloop on December 2, 1961 at...
Donald A. Kotnik
Dec 23, 2024
Don Kotnik, an enormously talented and popular figure in Toledo golf, passed away on December 23 surrounded by loved ones. As a PGA Master Professional, he leaves behind an enduring legacy shaped by his lifelong commitment to the game and the community.
A native of Barberton, Ohio, Don was a gifted all-around athlete who played...
Josephine M. Swiatecki
Dec 23, 2024
Josephine “Jo” M. Swiatecki, 91, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born in Toledo to Floyd and Mildred (Giles) Plumb on October 17, 1933. Jo worked for Kizer Insurance in Toledo through the 50’s and 60’s before marrying the love of her life, Sylvester “Gene” Swiatecki. After they wed, Jo became the perfect embodiment...
Stanley J. Brown
Dec 22, 2024
Stanley James Brown, 85, of Rossford Ohio, passed away in his home on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. He was born January 22,1939 in Rossford Ohio, to Arthur Eugene and Gladys Mae Brown.
He attended Rossford High School where he graduated in 1956 with a focus on industrial arts. He later attended the University of Toledo...
Thomas William Obrock
Dec 22, 2024
Thomas William Obrock, 69, passed away unexpectedly after a routine surgery on December 22, 2024, in Clermont, Florida.
Tom was born on December 8, 1955, in Oregon, Ohio, to Luther and Rosella (DeFalco) Obrock. He married Debra Sue Schlea, Walbridge, Ohio, on July 14, 1979. Tom was a graduate of Lake High School and received...
Douglas Bruce Patke, Sr.
Dec 22, 2024
Douglas Bruce Patke Sr., a lifelong resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on December 22, 2024. Born on April 30, 1947, Doug was a proud graduate of Macomber High School, class of 1965.
Doug began his career as an apprentice at Toledo Mold, where he honed his skills in creating cast iron molds. His dedication...
Lee R. Yackee
Dec 21, 2024
Lee R. Yackee, a well-known and respected businessman, of Martin, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, after a brief illness. He was the son of Russell & Audrey (Witt) Yackee, born in Toledo, Ohio on August 31, 1956, and lived his entire life in Martin.
Lee graduated from Genoa High School in 1974 and possessed...
Jeanette Ziehr
Dec 21, 2024
Jeannette M. Ziehr, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Swanton Valley Center in Swanton, OH. She was born on November 10, 1931 in Swanton, OH to Glen and Dorothy (Kruez) Roehrig and married Carl. R. Ziehr.
Jeanette loved gardening and bowling as well as playing cards. You could often find...
Carolyn Moncrief
Dec 21, 2024
From the pushback of her bright pink wheelchair when she was upset and saying, "I don't want to be here anymore," which we all knew she did not mean, to the smile and belly laugh that will long be remembered - this was Leigh!
She was the United Way ambassador, the camp challenge, Easter Seals...
Nanette J. Contat
Dec 20, 2024
Nanette J. Contat, age 80, of Perrysburg, Ohio, died December 20, 2024, her 80th birthday, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born December 20, 1944, in Toledo, an only-child to the late Paul and Anne (Phlegaar) Brendlen. She married Robert Contat on November 26, 1970, and they shared more than 54 years together. Robert survives. Also...
Daniel Blodgett
Dec 20, 2024
Daniel "Dan" Blodgett passed away peacefully at his home on December 20, 2024. Born on April 3, 1965, in Toledo, OH. Dan was a beloved husband, father, and friend.
After graduating from high school, Dan earned his home inspection certificate and embarked on a diverse career. He worked at Lucky Steer, Center Market, Hubbard Lumber, Globe Furniture,...
Charlie F. Rinker
Dec 19, 2024
Charles F. Rinker, 88, was called home to the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, Ohio where he had resided for the last year. He will be missed terribly by all who knew and loved him.
Charlie was born on July 11, 1936, during a heat...
Iva Jean Sandwisch
Dec 19, 2024
Iva Jean (Tilson) Sandwisch, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Otterbein Northshore, Marblehead. She was born on September 15, 1942 in Lacarne, Ohio to Jack and Gertrude Tilson. Iva was a proud 1960 graduate of Port Clinton High School and spent her life surrounded by her family and friends in the community she loved.
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Dale Allen Shafer
Dec 19, 2024
Dale Allen Shafer, 65, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 10, 1959, and adopted by Robert and Evelyn (Rufenacht) Shafer.
Dale met his beautiful wife Sheri Oswald at a popular dance club. They married on July 16, 1985. After forty years...
David R. Hufford
Dec 18, 2024
Dave was a committed teacher, believing that it was important to “teach how your students learn.” He always made the extra effort to be sure that his students were well prepared when they left his automotive classroom or his college vocational education classroom. He loved teaching and his students appreciated his commitment to them. He was always willing to...
Mary Anne Brown
Dec 17, 2024
After a long and rewarding life, Mary Anne Brown passed away at age 99, on December 17, 2024. She was born August 8, 1925, in Bronxville, New York to James Sterling and Anne Louise Marvin and graduated from Pelham Memorial High School with a scholarship for two years at Phoenix Art Institute in New York City. Employment at Terrytoons,...
Constance Bennett
Dec 17, 2024
Constance “Connie” Bennett passed away on December 17, 2024 at the age of 71. Connie was born in Penn Hills, PA, on June 18, 1953, to parents John and Lucille Capone.
Connie worked as the general manager for Fifth Third Bank in Northwood. She was a dedicated worker, not missing a single day of work...
