Janice M. Gilford
Nov 18, 2021
One day, somewhere around 1972, a boy named Mark Gilford went walleye fishing in the Maumee River with a guy named Rick Hall and his little sister Janice. Mark met his best friend and the love of his life that day and the rest is history. Mark’s first trip to the Upper Peninsula was on their honeymoon. Countless camping...
Mary E. Wiitala
Nov 16, 2021
Mary Ellen Wiitala aka “Miss Mary" escaped the bounds of this earth on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Walter Wiitala; and mother, Liivi (Laidvee) Wiitala. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Jeff Vanderhorst. Mary is also survived by her brothers, Matt Wiitala (Jeri Wiitala), Daniel Wiitala (Debby Muskovitch);...
Martin E. Duffy, Jr.
Nov 15, 2021
Martin ‘Marty’ E Duffy Jr, Age 72. Passed away at his residence in Marblehead OH on November 15, 2021. Marty was born March 17, 1949 in Cleveland Ohio to Martin Emmett Duffy Sr. and Anita Duffy, nee Mannu, both deceased. He had two brothers, John and James, both deceased. Marty was a kind-hearted man who was raised in the...
Robert L. Overton Sr.
Nov 12, 2021
Robert L. Overton, Sr. was born March 20, 1933 to Frank Overton and Molly Smith in Dyersburg, TN. Although we don’t know the time his life began, we know it ended November 12, 2021 at 0728. Robert was an Air Force Veteran, and while stationed at Davis Mountain Air Base in Tucson, AZ he met Glenna Tyson in 1950....
Merlin "Pete" Zunk
Nov 12, 2021
Pete Zunk, 88, of Toledo, OH, passed away Friday, November 12,2021 in the house of Angels; Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born February 18, 1933 to August and Grace Zunk. He was a graduate of Waite High School. He served in the United States Army. He worked for the City of Toledo for 25 years, retiring as...
Darryl Fingers
Nov 11, 2021
Darryl K Fingers was born on May 24, 1956 to Barbara J. and Monroe Fingers in Toledo, Ohio. Darryl attended Macomber Vocational School and the University of Toledo. One of Darryl’s proudest achievements was becoming a power plant technician for National Flight Services. Darryl was preceded in death by his wonderful mother whom he adored Barbara J. Huntley, father...
Kenneth W. Nekl
Nov 10, 2021
Kenneth W. Nekl, age 72, entered into forever rest on November 10, 2021. He was the son of the late William and Rose Nekl, brother to Donna Stocker and Patricia Galletti, and loving father to Kimberly Dudycz (Dan), Teresa Gatesman (randy), Tracey Soncrant (Mike) and Heather Keller. Ken joined the army during Vietnam and proudly served in Alaska. He...
Glenn L. Johnson
Nov 9, 2021
Glenn Larry Johnson, age 40, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2021. Glenn was born on September 6,1981. He was preceded in death by both his parents, Sharon A. Johnson (Risenburg) and Larry L. Johnson, both from Genoa,Ohio. Glenn is survived by a sister and a nephew of Northwood, Ohio. Glenn was a graduate of Genoa...
Jacqueline F. Wilcox
Nov 9, 2021
Jacqueline Fay Wilcox, 82, of Rossford, OH passed away on November 9, 2021. She was born in Webster Springs, WV on July 15, 1939 to Kelly and Ressie (Payne) Wilson. Jackie was a loving wife of 61 years to her husband David and a wonderful mother to her four children; Nanette, John (Tresa), Karen Zielinski, and Chris (Ronnell). She...
Robert L. Tucker
Nov 7, 2021
Reverend Robert Leslie Tucker, 78 of Temperance, MI, passed from this life into eternal life on November 7, 2021. He was surrounded by his family in his home as he was welcomed into Heaven. He was born on March 13th, 1943 to Garland and Evelyn Tucker. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters....
Carol Smith
Nov 7, 2021
Carol Smith, 68, passed away on November 7, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Carol was born on November 12, 1952 and she graduated from Clay High School in 1970. She was retired from a company where she worked for 35 years. Carol spent most of her time with her daughter Rachel. Her most memorable vacation was going to...
Valentine John Bowes
Nov 5, 2021
Val Bowes, lifelong South Toledo resident, passed away Friday, November 5th in his home with family at his bedside after a recent short battle with cancer of the liver. He was born to Paul and Dorothy Bowes on December 2, 1949. Val was educated in Toledo Public Schools, graduating from Bowsher in 1967. He attended Ohio University, The University...
Thomas R. Eyre
Nov 5, 2021
Thomas Eyre died peacefully at McClaren St. Luke’s Hospital on Friday, November 5, 2021. Tom was born November 29, 1948, the third of five children born to Samuel and Phyllis (Goldie) Eyre. Tom attended Bowsher High School and after graduation admirably enlisted in the military. Tom proudly served his country in Vietnam. After returning home, he married his wife...
Michael Anthony Helminiak
Nov 3, 2021
Michael Anthony Helminiak, 69 years old, passed away in the early morning of November 3, 2021. He had a long battle with COPD, but passed away peacefully thanks to the tireless work of Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Mike was born and later married in Toledo, Ohio. He passed at a facility in Swanton, with a member of his family...
William F. Papenfus
Oct 31, 2021
William F. Papenfus, 73, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 31st peacefully surrounded by his family after a brave fight during a long illness. He graduated from E. L. Bowsher High School in 1966. He served in the US Navy from 1966 to 1970. After his service he graduated from Owens Community College with an A.A in...
Geraldine Kosakowski-Steinhelfer Aka Allie Matthews
Oct 30, 2021
Geraldine (Gerry) Steinhelfer-Kosakowski aka Allie Matthews, 68, of Toledo, Ohio died Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a brief stay there. She was born of Richard and Norma Steinhelfer in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 2, 1953. Gerry graduated from Bellefontaine High School where she was active in drum and bugle corps and then attended Sinclair...
Mary F. Revells
Oct 30, 2021
Mary Revells, 94 years, of Sylvania, passed away at home on Saturday, October 30, 2021 with her daughter, Marie holding her. Mary was born May 10, 1927. She attended St. Charles Catholic School and graduated from Libbey High School. In 1946, she married the love of her life, Jack. After retirement, they lived in Avon Park, Florida during the...
Michael Mockensturm
Oct 30, 2021
Michael Mockensturm, 57, of Maumee, OH. Passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his side on October 30, 2021. If you knew Michael “Mike”, you can understand the void that his passing has left for his family and friends. An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved the outdoors. Always good natured, with a contagious laugh, you couldn’t...
Betty Jean Schaetzke
Oct 28, 2021
Betty Jean (Schumacher) Schaetzke 90 years old, passed peacefully on October 28th at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, with loved ones at her side. Betty was an only child, born to Clarence and Dorothy (Sutton) Schumacher on November 15, 1930. After graduating from Libbey High School, she attended Mary Manse School of Nursing. Betty met her future husband, Frank, in...
John Tye
Oct 28, 2021
Johnnie Tye Jr. rode off into the sunset on October 28, 2021. He was born in Jellico, TN, on July 24, 1946, the youngest of four sons to the Rev. John S. & Etha (Jones) Tye, His family moved to Toledo, where he became a 1964 graduate of Whitmer High School. He met and married Janice Sue Lowe, and...