Obituaries

Sep 13, 2023

Delila was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 13, 1925, the fourth of five girls born to Ethel and Robert (Roy) Steward. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 27 years, Donald P. Schuette; her parents, and three sisters, Florence Schutt, Gladys Sherwood, and Dorothy Peth. She is survived by her beloved son, Martin L. Sonntag;...

Sep 12, 2023

Mike worked his whole life as a truck driver. Mike’s long haul ended September 12, 2023. He was the most dedicated, hardworking man, all for the love of his family. He found another family with his last job at LaFountain Farms.

He was the most selfless, loving man that had never met a stranger. He...

Sep 12, 2023

Connie Sander Johnson, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was born on July 5, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio to LaVerne (Edwards) Sander and William Sander. Connie was raised in Toledo and graduated from DeVilbiss High School. Connie was passionate about volunteering for many different organizations, including Mobile Meals, Flower Hospital Gift Shop, Baskets of...

Sep 12, 2023

Paula McAfee Hauck, 88, of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was born in Portsmouth, OH to James and Silena (Irvin) McAfee on February 12, 1935. Paula worked as a first-grade teacher prior to marrying the love of her life, Charles “Pete” Hauck, who preceded her in death last month. After 66 years of marriage and...

Sep 11, 2023

Edward Rutkowski, 89 1/2, just 3 days shy of his 90th birthday from Maumee, Ohio died Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1933, in Fairmont, West Virginia to Frank and Anna (Ekstowicz) Rutkowski and moved to Toledo when he was just 2 years old. The youngest of four siblings. Edward attended Saint Adalbert grade school...

Sep 11, 2023

Diana L. Elsea, 51, of Toledo, Ohio died Tuesday, September 11, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Toledo on September 20, 1971 to Raymond and Judy Elsea.

Diana was a Dallas Cowboy fan. She loved animals and had many pets over the years. She had the best sense of humor and enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2023

Earnest Eugene White, of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born to Earnest and Betty (Roberts) White on May 10, 1951, in Sistersville, WV. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. His smile and sense of humor will be deeply missed.

Ernie treasured...

Sep 11, 2023

JoAnn (Clinger) Huber, 84, of Perrysburg, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at her home, blessed to be in the presence and care of her loving family. JoAnn was born July 22, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Jack and Alice (Shadle) Clinger. She graduated from Libbey High School in 1957 and earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from...

Sep 10, 2023

James Edward McGee, age 93, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Riverview Health Care Campus in Oak Harbor. He was born on January 26, 1930, in Genoa, Ohio to John Leslie and Merrie (Davis) McGee. On July 3, 1954, he married the love of his life, Barbara Mahler and she preceded him...

Sep 10, 2023

Melanie “Dollie” Tremonti passed away September 10, 2023 at the age of 94, peacefully at home. She was surrounded by her children, 8 grandchildren and all 7 great grandchildren; a testament to the legacy she created with her late husband, Norman Tremonti.

She was born April 5, 1929 in Detroit. She grew up in the Down River...

Sep 10, 2023

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, Rebecca (Becky) Jo (DeMars) Stamper, of Maumee, passed peacefully to her heavenly home at the age of 70. Becky was born on December 7, 1952, to Ted and Bertha DeMars. She was a 1971 graduate of Maumee High School.

Inspired as a child by patient stories told by her mother and oldest...

Sep 10, 2023

Josephine Ann “JoAnn” Veller, 95, of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. JoAnn was born on March 27, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio to Leo and Selma (Slupecki) Rychlewski. She married Clarence Veller on August 21, 1948 and he preceded her in death on August 11, 2000.

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Sep 10, 2023

Carol Ann Ardner, 80, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She completed her time on this Earth after struggling with cancer; she is now free from pain and fatigue. She was born on October 21, 1942, to George and Gladys Ardner in Toledo. In 1964 she graduated from the University of Toledo with a degree...

Sep 10, 2023

Wayne Sorensen, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Wayne was born on October 11, 1951 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Clarence and Marie (Sofield) Sorensen.

Wayne was a graduate of Woodbridge High School. He was a proud member of the IBEW Local Union 456 (formally 358) for over 40 years. Growing...

Sep 9, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Dorothy Ann Denker passed into the arms of our heavenly father on September 9, 2023 at the age of 90. Dorothy was born on May 3, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio. She was married on August 26, 1950 to Orville C. Denker. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage until his passing in 2017.

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Sep 9, 2023

Leonard L. Schultz, 85, of Toledo, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on September 9, 2023. Leonard was born March 14, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from Macomber High School in 1958. After High School he became a proud Untied States Marine. A proud service he frequently shared memories of. Leonard worked for B...

Sep 8, 2023

MAUMEE – Eric William Tebay, 46, passed away accidently in Georgian Bay, Ontario on September 6, 2023. He was born December 30, 1976 in Toledo, OH, the son of Garth M. and Gaye L (Saas) Tebay.

Eric graduated from Maumee High School, class of 1995. He attended Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado with an...

Sep 8, 2023

Harriet Crouch, age 75, passed away on September 8, 2023. Harriet was born in Trier, Germany in 1947, and her family came to Toledo after World War II. She spent her life in Toledo, living on Avondale Ave. for over 20 years. She graduated from Mercy College in 1969 and went on to work for Mercy as a nurse...

Sep 8, 2023

Ashley (Mooney) Below, age 31, of Port Clinton, Ohio died September 8, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She was born November 3, 1991 in Sandusky, Ohio. Ashley fought a courageous battle against colon cancer and was surrounded by loving care from her family in the weeks preceding her death.

Ashley graduated...

Sep 8, 2023

Susan Alldaffer of Maumee, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on September 8, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was happily married to Delbert Alldaffer for 57 years (deceased in 2018) and both made Maumee their home for raising their children and their retirement years. Susan was retired from a job she enjoyed as a...