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Joann Mary Redman
Aug 18, 2016
JoAnn M. Redman age 86 of Maumee, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born in Toledo, OH on September 4, 1929 to Joy and Gertrude (Weott) Hughes. JoAnn graduated from St. Ursula Academy and attended Mary Manse College. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Maumee where...
Steven Michael Drossel
Aug 18, 2016
Steven Michael Drossel, 45, died August 18, 2016 in his home in Woodville, Ohio after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Steve was born June 13, 1971 in Fremont, Ohio to Michael C. and Ruth M. (Hesselbart) Drossel. He was a 1989 graduate of Woodmore High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Margaret Elizabeth Cook
Aug 18, 2016
Margaret Elizabeth Cook, age 95, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2016. Marge was born on June 22, 1921 to Harold and Lillian Pabst in Youngstown, Ohio. She graduated from South High where her classmates voted her “Most Witty.” She attended Wittenberg University where she majored in English and French with a minor in Public Speaking. She was an...
Evamay Clara Kirkman
Aug 16, 2016
EVAMAY CLARA KIRKMAN EvaMay Clara Kirkman, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Otterbein Perrysburg. EvaMay was born July 30, 1921 in Toledo, Ohio to Welcome C. and Clara M. (Gray) Bridge. She was the oldest living member of St. John XXIII. EvaMay enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. EvaMay...
Reynaldo L. Borjas
Aug 16, 2016
Reynaldo L. Borjas, 47, of Genoa, died early Tuesday morning, August 16, 2016, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1969, in Toledo, Ohio, to Reynaldo S. and Otila F. (Lopez) Borjas. Reynaldo enjoyed playing cards and was a sports fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Braves as well as a Michigan...
John Robert Franks, Sr.
Aug 16, 2016
John R. Franks, Sr, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. John was born November 8, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry J. and Ida M. (Schultz) Franks. John worked for Libby Owens Ford for many years. He loved spending time at home with his family and his beloved dogs. He is survived...
Kathryn Schramm Perez
Aug 16, 2016
Kathryn (Schramm) Perez, 54, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH, surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born October 25, 1961, in Port Clinton, OH, the daughter of Henry John and Lois Jean (Quisno) Schramm. Kathryn worked as a laborer for Jeep in Toledo, OH. She was a...
Douglas Lee Willhardt
Aug 16, 2016
Douglas Lee Willhardt, affectionately known as “Bean”, born September 28, 1968 in Toledo, OH passed away August 16, 2016. Doug is predeceased by his father and mother, Edward Eugene and Norma Jean Willhardt. He is survived by his brother, Tom Willhardt; sister-in-law, Pam Willhardt; and sisters, Patti Willhardt and Jodi Willhardt. Douglas was also loved by his nieces, Amanda...
James L. Clemens
Aug 16, 2016
James L. Clemens, age 76, died August 16, 2016 at Flower Hospital. Jim was born October 20, 1939 in Defiance to the late Lawrence and Lelah (Slough) Clemens. He married Harriet Ladik on Dec. 2, 1961 and she preceded him in death on April 10, 2006. His brother, Phil, is also deceased. Jim worked in printing and mailing at...
Shelly Lynn Pfitzer
Aug 15, 2016
SHELLY L. “BLOSSOM” PFITZER With sadness we share the passing of Shelly Lynn “Blossom” Pfitzer who lost her courageous battle to cancer on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio where she was surrounded by her loving family. Shelly was born in Toledo Ohio on June 28, 1962 to Frank and Viola (Keck) Eberflus. She was a...
Manuela R. Vargas
Aug 15, 2016
Manuela R. “Mele” Vargas, age 89, of Toledo, Ohio died Monday, August 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Stafford, Texas to Pedro Rodriguez and Ester (Cavazos) Delgado and on January 19, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, she married Frank C. Vargas who proceeded her in death on November 22, 1989. Manuela...
Robert G. Plageman
Aug 14, 2016
Robert G. Plageman, age 94, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Otterbein Portage Valley Care Center. Robert was born in Toledo on June 21, 1922 to Clifford and Idabelle Plageman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII and was a member of the American Legion. Bob was the owner of Plageman Ceramic Tile Company....
Robert D. Gayer
Aug 14, 2016
Robert “Bob” D. Gayer, 80, of Maumee, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, just 21 days prior to his 6th Wedding Anniversary with wife, Sharon (DeVaughn) Gayer. Bob was born on February 13, 1936. He grew up, one of five brothers, under the careful watch of parents, Raymond and Lucille (Eisley),...
Lawrence Charles Mike Shiple
Aug 13, 2016
Lawrence “Mike” Charles Shiple, 90, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on August 13, 2016. Mike was born March 22, 1926 in Perrysburg, OH to Magdalene W. Hertzfeld and John S. Shiple. Mike attended Perrysburg High School. His beloved wife, Rita Elizabeth Keckstein, passed away before him in 2002. Mike was a veteran, having served in the Navy....
Matthew Ray Bussell
Aug 13, 2016
Matthew R. Bussell, age 38, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016. The son of Winford and Juanita, he was born November 9, 1977 in Toledo. He was a talented commercial painter, working for various companies as well as Pure Pride Painting which he owned at one time. Matt was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and the University...
Kenneth Henry Eischen
Aug 13, 2016
Kenneth Eischen 88, of Northwood, Ohio passed away on August 13 , 2016 at Heartland of Oregon. He was born August 6, 1928 to Henry and Cecilia (Fleitz) Eischen in Oregon, Ohio. He retired from the De Vilbiss Co. with over 25 years and enjoyed gardening, long day trips with his family and Country Western music. Kenneth was preceded...
Josiah R. Schoch
Aug 13, 2016
Josiah R. Schoch, 38, of Northwood, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Sarah; son, Josiah Merle; daughter, Eden; mother, Cindy Taylor Miller; brothers, John F. Brown, Jeremiah Schoch, Keith Taylor, Bo Schoch, Jeff Schoch, Ricky Schoch; grandmother, Norma Taylor; and many...
Marcus K. Widmer
Aug 12, 2016
Marcus Kyle Widmer, 30, formerly of Genoa, died Friday, August 12, 2016, at his residence in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He was born June 15, 1986, in Oregon, Ohio, to Gary R. Widmer and Heidi M. (Driver) Shank. Marcus was a 2004 graduate of Genoa Area High School, where he had played football and wrestled, and he had attended one...
Laurie Ann Porus
Aug 12, 2016
Laurie Ann Porus, 54, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 16, 1962 in Toledo to George and Lara (McCullough) Timmons. Laurie married Alan D. Porus on June 16, 1999 also in Toledo. Laurie loved animals, particularly her cats. She enjoyed writing as well as drawing. Laurie also...
Deborah A Digennaro
Aug 11, 2016
Debbie A. DiGennaro, 64 passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, OH, with her devoted family by her side on August 11, 2016. Debbie fought cancer and other health conditions with dignity, courage, faith and an endless abundance of hope and strength, and is now at peace with our dear Lord and Savior. Debbie, Catholic by...
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