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Nanette J. Contat

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

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

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

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

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

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

‎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

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...

Janet Mary Landwehr

Janet Mary Landwehr

Dec 17, 2024

Janet Mary Landwehr, a longtime resident of Perrysburg, passed away on December 17, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Born in 1946 to Irene and Dr. Walter M. Wick, D.D., a Bishop of the Lutheran Church in America, she spent most of her youth in Indianapolis.

Jan graduated from Wittenberg University in 1968 with a...

John R. Sotak

John R. Sotak

Dec 16, 2024

John R. Sotak, 68, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 16, 2024, at his sister's residence in Marblehead.

Born on December 10, 1956, in Port Clinton, Ohio, John was the son of the late John and Patricia (Macklin) Sotak. On August 21, 1998, he married Peggy Williams,...

Norman E. Schultz

Norman E. Schultz

Dec 16, 2024

Norman E. Schultz, age 87, of Perrysburg, Ohio (formerly of Buffalo, New York and Metamora, Michigan), died December 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 24, 1937, in North Tonawanda, New York to the late William and Stephania (Snopkowski) Schultz. Norm went on to graduate from North Tonawanda High School and served...

Frederick Paul Miller

Frederick Paul Miller

Dec 15, 2024

Frederick Paul Miller, 77, was born September 20, 1947, to Thelma Elaine (Moser) and Frederick A. “Fritz” Miller. He lived his life surrounded by his 6 siblings, their growing families, and many, many very good friends. He died from ALS on December 15, 2024.

Fred graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1965. During his...

Christopher G. Orosco

Christopher G. Orosco

Dec 15, 2024

Christopher Gerhard Orosco, 59, of Port Clinton, passed away on December 15, 2024, at Riverview Healthcare Campus following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born on January 7, 1965, in Toledo, Ohio, to Adam and Victoria (Olvera) Orosco. Chris was a loving son, father, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him....

Margaret Anne Kloss

Margaret Anne Kloss

Dec 15, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Anne (Rogers) Kloss, 94, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, with her children by her side. She had spent the past few months living at Hampton Manor of Bedford Assisted Living facility with her beloved husband who passed away 45 days prior.

Peggy was born on October 31,...

David Allen Tolson

David Allen Tolson

Dec 15, 2024

David Allen Tolson, age 66, died December 15, 2024, in Long Beach, California. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 24, 1958, and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1976. David served in the Army National Guard and went on to study at Ashland College. He then worked a 34-year career as a certified dental technician.

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Warren R.  Phelps, Sr.

Warren R. Phelps, Sr.

Dec 15, 2024

Warren R. Phelps, Sr, age 98, of Toledo, died December 15th, 2024.

Warren was born on February 8th, 1926 in Chicago, IL. He graduated as Lieutenant Colonel Battalion Commander from Roosevelt Military Academy in Aledo, IL and served in the Army of Occupation after WWII. As a First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Platoon Commander in 94th...

Dennis A. Katterheinrich

Dennis A. Katterheinrich

Dec 15, 2024

Dennis Anthony Katterheinrich, age 59, of Toledo, Ohio, peacefully went to be with God on December 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Denny was born October 28,1965, in Elyria, Ohio. His family moved around to various places before landing in Sylvania, Ohio where he spent most of his childhood. He graduated from Sylvania Northview High School in 1984 then...

Michael Terry Reif

Michael Terry Reif

Dec 14, 2024

Michael T. Reif, 76, of Graytown, OH passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor, OH. He was born on November 15, 1948 in Toledo, OH to Junior Frederick “Joker” and Shirley Mae (Place) Reif. Mike graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1966. On September 28, 2002 he married Renee A. Dusseau, and...

Tim Edward Martin

Tim Edward Martin

Dec 14, 2024

Tim E. Martin, age 60, passed away on December 14, 2024. Tim was born on May 4, 1964, to parents Harry and Jane Martin. Tim was a lifelong resident of Toledo and graduated from Macomber High School where he studied avionics. Following graduation, he joined the Navy and proudly served his country for over five years.

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David L.  Bishop

David L. Bishop

Dec 14, 2024

David L. Bishop, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 surrounded by his family. Dave was born on June 28, 1953, in Tiffin, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his brother and best friend Paul J. Bishop, his mother Sylvia P. Bishop and survived by his father Jacob C. Bishop and brother Mark (Susan) Bishop. He...

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