William F. Buckley
Nov 30, 2025
William F. Buckley
January 26, 1943 - November 30, 2025
William F. Buckley, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Toledo community leader, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. Born in the Bronx, NY on January 26, 1943, to parents Cornelius & Evelyn (Burke) Buckley, Bill spent his early years in New York City and then Metuchen, NJ with his two older...
Michael T. Gramza
Nov 28, 2025
Michael T. Gramza, Sr., passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Sylvania. His gentle spirit, unwavering kindness, sense of humor and commitment to helping others will be remembered for years to come.
Born on September 9, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, Mike spent his life dedicating himself to his family, friends and community. A devout Catholic, Mike...
Carol Grimm
Nov 27, 2025
Carol Grimm, 78, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025 at Kingston Residence of Sylvainia.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Grimm; her parents, Vernard and Alice Crist; her sister, Joanne Garver; her sister-in-law, Ann Burke; and Ann’s husband, Gordon.
She is lovingly remembered by her sister, June (Steve) Jackson; her brother-in-law, Jack (Sue) Grimm;...
Fred "Cody" Goldyn
Nov 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Fred “Cody” Goldyn
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Fred “Cody” Goldyn, who was born on August 31, 1943, and entered eternal rest on November 27, 2025. Cody leaves behind his devoted wife, Miriam, his beloved children, Cassie (Ben), Bob, and Chris (Megan), and his treasured grandchildren, Leyah, Rennah, Sami, Alex, Lauren,...
Donna Elaine Keck
Nov 26, 2025
Donna Elaine Keck, 76, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on November 3, 1949, in Toledo to Ora and Josephine Snyder. She graduated from Northview High School in 1967 and later married the love of her life, Ronald Keck, with whom she shared many beautiful years.
Donna worked as a...
Lois Thurman
Nov 26, 2025
Lois Elaine Hermes Thurman, 89, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away on November 26, 2025, in the care of Magruder Hospital; the same hospital where she began her lifelong career as a nurse.
Lois was born on September 16, 1936, at home in Bay Township outside Oak Harbor to Harley and Gertrude (Gumb) Hermes. A proud graduate of Salem Oak...
Deborah S. Geyer
Nov 25, 2025
Deborah (Drotar) Geyer, age 72, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Deborah was born on December 31, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Charles and Elvira Drotar. She was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School (Class of 1970) and later earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of...
Betty Jean Weilant
Nov 24, 2025
Betty Jean Weilant, 73, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Perrysburg, Ohio. Born on March 31, 1952, in Findlay, Ohio, Betty was the daughter of Clement and Margaret (Street) Challen.
Betty graduated from McComb High School in 1970 and earned her Associate’s Degree from Stautzenberger College. Betty married Ralph Weilant, on November 14, 1992, and together...
Dennis Gene St. Johns
Nov 23, 2025
Dennis Gene St.Johns was born April 21st, 1959 to Richard (Martha) Shoemaker and Donna (John) Byrd. Dennis grew up in Northwood, OH. In high school, he was on the wrestling and football teams. He also played the alto saxophone in the high school's band (which he, at some point, traded for a car engine). He graduated from Northwood High School...
John Hassell
Nov 23, 2025
John Hassell, 81, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 12, 1944, to John Alva and Marie (Grady) Hassell.
John lived a life marked by kindness, curiosity, and a wonderful sense of humor. He married the love of his life, Sandy (Eckhart) Hassell, and together they shared over 24 wonderful years. He was...
Karen S. Kruse
Nov 23, 2025
Karen S. Kruse, affectionately known as “Nane” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, in the compassionate care of Genoa Care Center & Retirement Village. Born on April 5, 1941, in Fremont, Ohio, she was the daughter of Samuel Perry and Dorothy (Easton) Root. Karen grew up in the Green Springs area and graduated from...
James Walter Lindeen
Nov 21, 2025
James W. Lindeen, a longtime resident of Sylvania Township, was born in 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska to Walter Elmer Lindeen and Evelyn May Noble Lindeen.
Jim was a graduate of Omaha University, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Particularly because of the influence of Professor W. C. Breckinridge Lambert, he developed an interest in studying politics because...
Charles "Eddie" Guthrie
Nov 21, 2025
Charles Guthrie, age 75, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on November 21, 2025, at Admiral Pointe in Huron, Ohio. He was born on August 21, 1950, to Julius and Pauline (Smith) Guthrie in Kenvir, Kentucky. He married Carol Podgurski on December 1, 1972. He attended Danbury High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of...
Edward Stephen Kraemer
Nov 20, 2025
Edward Stephen. “Ed” Kraemer, 81, passed peacefully into heaven on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 4, 1944, in Plain, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Marion Kraemer, Ed lived a life defined by integrity, faith, generosity, and an unshakeable work ethic. His values were formed early and carried through...
Brian Dutton
Nov 19, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Brian Dutton, age 67, who departed this life on November 19, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio. Born on June 14, 1958, in Marion, Ohio, Brian lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
A graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, Brian dedicated over 20...
John Suleski, Jr.
Nov 19, 2025
John Suleski Jr. of Maumee, OH, born November 29, 1935, husband to Shirley, father to her five beautiful children and grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, passed peacefully and gloriously into the arms of the Lord on November 19, 2025. Family was the heartbeat of John’s life. His 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He...
Theodore "Ted" Welker Hufstader
Nov 19, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Welker Hufstader, 76, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. Ted was born on October 9, 1949, in Chicago, IL, to Theodore Willard and Bonnie Peters Hufstader. He grew up playing epic neighborhood-wide games of hide and seek with his five siblings in Evanston, IL. Ted graduated from Evanston...
Lillian P. Prisby
Nov 19, 2025
Lillian P. Prisby, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in Sylvania, Ohio. She was 98 years old.
Lillian was born on January 2, 1927, and grew up in East Toledo. She attended St. Louis Catholic Grade School and Waite High School. She had a career in banking and married her husband Ted in...
Barbara A. Overholt
Nov 19, 2025
Barbara (Barb) Overholt, a lifelong Trilby resident and beloved member of the Toledo community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on November 19, 1938, Barb graduated from Whitmer High School in the Class of 1956 and pursued her passion for helping others by becoming a registered nurse. She received her nursing training at Mercy School of Nursing and spent...
Larry E. Adkins
Nov 18, 2025
Larry Edward Adkins, 73, of Ottawa Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home on November 18, 2025. He was born April 21, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to Howard M. and Mary Ann (Dacey) Adkins.
Larry grew up in the small town of Northwood, Ohio and graduated from Northwood High School in 1970, where he was a member of the football...
