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Marilyn Jane Chilcote

Marilyn Jane Chilcote

Sep 18, 2016

Marilyn Jane Chilcote, age 88, a longtime resident of Toledo, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Sunrise of Bexley following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease. She was born February 29, 1928 in Toledo to the late Harrison Benjamin and Ina (Marschka) Webb. A graduate of Scott High School, Marilyn was active in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority...

Harry Thomas Long

Harry Thomas Long

Sep 18, 2016

Harry Thomas Long of Toledo, OH passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He was born on October 25, 1952 to James Long and Dorothy Leverenz in Venice, Illinois. Harry was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved watching their games every chance he got. He also loved watching Seinfeld, bowling, camping, and was a George Jones fan....

David R. Korecki

David R. Korecki

Sep 18, 2016

David R. Korecki, loving family man and friend to all those whose lives he touched, left this life on September 18, 2016 at the age of 57. Dave was born on November 24, 1958 to Conrad Anthony and Betty Ruth (Kimball) Korecki who both proceeded him in death as did his sister, Lisa Ann Dix. Dave was a 1976...

Brenda Kay Firsdon

Brenda Kay Firsdon

Sep 17, 2016

Brenda Kay Firsdon, age 47, of Toledo passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at her home. She was born in Toledo on October 9, 1968, to Gerald “Jerry” and Kathleen (Stuart) Firsdon, who have both preceded her in death. Brenda adored spending time with her nieces and nephews and was passionate about music. She will be greatly...

Gaylord T. Richardson

Gaylord T. Richardson

Sep 17, 2016

Gaylord Tyrone Richardson, 64, of Perrysburg, transitioned on Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to Thomas L., Jr. and Geraldine (Gore) Richardson on August 10, 1952. While in North Carolina, Gaylord graduated from Harding High School and Winston-Salem State University, where he earned Bachelor Degrees in both Music Education and Music Business, then continued...

Jim T Baker, Jr

Jim T Baker, Jr

Sep 17, 2016

James “Jim” T. Baker Jr., 68, of Millbury, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his home. Jim was born December 13, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio. He served our country in the United States Navy as an engine mechanic 2nd class in the Vietnam War. Jim married Sharon M. Wilka on March 22, 1969 at St. Peter’s United Church...

Roger A Schneider

Roger A Schneider

Sep 17, 2016

Roger A. Schneider, 62, of Walbridge, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Arbors of Oregon. Roger was born on May 11, 1954 to William and Phyllis (Inge) Schneider. Roger was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for Whitaker Finishing in Northwood as a Laborer. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and his brother...

Tyler Thomas Luna-Kelley

Tyler Thomas Luna-Kelley

Sep 17, 2016

Tyler Thomas Luna-Kelley, age 20, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016. Tyler was born September 24, 1995 in Toledo to Richard Kelley and Brandi Luna. He was a 2014 graduate of Whitmer High School. Tyler was a self taught guitar player. He was passionate about music and loved playing both his Fender and acoustic guitars. Tyler is survived by...

Luetta S. Switzer

Luetta S. Switzer

Sep 15, 2016

Luetta S. Switzer, 92, of Port Clinton, OH and formerly of Fostoria, passed away, Thursday, September 15, 2016 at The Willows of Bellevue, Bellevue, OH. She was born on April 24, 1924 in Flat Rock Twp., OH the daughter of Herman and Clara (Wichmann) Bunke. On July 08, 1956 in Florida, OH, she married Lester Switzer, Jr. and he...

Judy Ann Eddy

Judy Ann Eddy

Sep 15, 2016

Judy Ann Eddy, age 58 of Toledo, Ohio passed away unexpectedly September 15, 2016 in Toledo. Judy was born in Toledo to Chester and Alice Olewinski on October 21, 1957. She was a graduate of Libby High School. Judy was active and vibrant in life, as an officer of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Commodore Perry VFW Post 3338....

Ruth L Laws

Ruth L Laws

Sep 14, 2016

Ruth L. Laws, 79, of Walbridge, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Oakleaf Village, Toledo. Ruth was born in Toledo on March 16, 1937 to James and Rose (Glander) Mowery. She married her beloved husband, Albert S. “Pat” Laws in September 1967 and he preceded her in death. Ruth was Owner and Founder of Laws Storage in Walbridge....

Arnold J. Arnnie Milefchik

Arnold J. Arnnie Milefchik

Sep 14, 2016

Arnold J. “Arnnie” Milefchik, 92, of Port Clinton, OH passed away, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 01, 1923 in Pocahontas, IA, the son of Joseph and Mary (Thoma) Milefchik. Arnnie was a veteran of the U. S. Army during WWII, serving with the 805th Aviation Engineers, in...

James A. Omey

James A. Omey

Sep 13, 2016

James A. Omey, age 69, of Toledo, passed away peacefully September 13, 2016 in Frisco, TX while doing what he loved best, spending time with his family. Jim was born May 22, 1947 in Toledo to the late Franklin and Margaret (Custer) Omey. He graduated from Woodward High School in 1966 and spent his career as a sheet metal...

Shirley Jean Firlik

Shirley Jean Firlik

Sep 12, 2016

Shirley Jean Firlik, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, September 12, 2016 at Brookdale Clare Bridge in Bowling Green, Ohio. Shirley was born August 31, 1922 in Alto, Michigan to Otto D. and Leota (Bancroft) Dygert. She married Robert W. Firlik on December 15, 1940 and he preceded her in death in January 2005. Shirley was a member of Shepherd...

Beatrice Ann Kwapich

Beatrice Ann Kwapich

Sep 11, 2016

Beatrice Ann Kwapich, age 83, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by her family and closest friends. She was born on July 19, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio to Paul and Mary (Samelak) Ptaszynski. She married Teodore (Ted) Kwapich on February 12, 1955, and they shared 59 wonderful years together...

Erika Zimmerman

Erika Zimmerman

Sep 11, 2016

Erika Zimmerman, 78, of Oak Harbor passed away peacefully on September 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 31, 1938 in East Prussia, Germany to Heinrich and Johanna (Froehner) Tetzlaff. Erika immigrated to the U.S. in1952 after World War II and her family settled in Minneapolis, MN. While she attended Ft. Wayne Bible College,...

Arline June Gaskalla Whiteside

Arline June Gaskalla Whiteside

Sep 11, 2016

Arline June Whiteside, 60, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away, Sunday, September 11, 2016, at H.B. Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH. Arline was born on August 16, 1956, in Sandusky, OH. On August 08, 1991 in Port Clinton, OH, she married Francis James Whiteside and he survives. Arline was a prep cook for the Crows Nest for 19 years....

Gerald Strasbourg

Gerald Strasbourg

Sep 11, 2016

Jerry Strasbourg, age 64, passed away at home with his family on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Jerry was born June 14, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Albert E. and Vada Strasbourg. He attended Libbey High School and the University of Toledo. In 1987 he married Sarah M. Wilson, and they raised three children, a daughter...

Carol Jean Allam

Carol Jean Allam

Sep 11, 2016

Carol Jean Allam, 83, of Toledo, OH passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice. She was born on February 11, 1933 to Charles and Victoria (Roe) Amrhein of Deerfield, Michigan. Carol was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed making various ceramics. Carol is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 49 years, Frank Allam;...

Betty I. Reynolds

Betty I. Reynolds

Sep 10, 2016

Betty Betsy Reynolds, age 94, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Swan Creek Retirement Village in Toledo. She was born on February 16, 1922 in Hinckley, Minnesota to Fred and Harriet Idtse. She had four sisters Margaret Peg (Wayne) Garside, Connie (Russ) Jenkins, WInifred (Ronald) Plietz and Eleanor (Herb) Hawkins; and two brothers Robert Bob (Jo) and...

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