Obituaries
Ernest Carl Bollinger
Mar 18, 2017
Ernest Carl Bollinger, age 93, of Maumee, Ohio passed away March 18, 2017 at his home. He was born August 23, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio to Edward and Clara (Carnes) Bollinger. Ernie grew up in Toledo and worked for Jeep for more than forty years, retiring in 1981. He served in the US Navy in the South Pacific during WWII....
Bruce I. Bristow
Mar 18, 2017
Bruce Ira Bristow, age 87, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Heartland at ProMedica. He was born in Toledo on May 20, 1929 to Clarence and Nellie (Snider) Bristow. Bruce proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps reserve from June 1947 until June 1949. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...
Laura Sadie Creekmore
Mar 18, 2017
Laura Sadie Creekmore, age 87, of Toledo, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 4, 1929 to James and Lora (Mills) Pounds in Toledo. Sadie met the love of her life, John M. Creekmore, Sr. in 1949 and they married on July 29, 1950....
Thomas R. Perna
Mar 17, 2017
Thomas R. Perna, age 80, of Waterville, Ohio passed away March 17, 2017 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born July 16, 1936 in Toledo to Anthony and Millie (Casertano) Perna. Tom served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed with Columbia Gas for more than 35 years retiring in 1993. Tom enjoyed golfing, playing pool, and he...
Joan M. Smalley
Mar 16, 2017
Joan M. Smalley, age 87, of Springfield Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania with her loving husband by her side. She was born on June 13, 1929 to Gerald and Stella (Ryback) Farbrother in Toledo. Joan married the love of her life, Raymond W. Smalley on July 29, 1950 in Our Lady,...
Aaron R. Phillips
Mar 16, 2017
Aaron "Roger" Phillips, age 56, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 16, 2017. He was born on October 28, 1960 to Aaron and Wanda Sue (Miller) Phillips. Roger loved Nascar and his wife's cooking! Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Lisa Marie (Venier) Phillips; mother in law, Rebecca Venier and feline...
Dorothy W. Cowden
Mar 16, 2017
Dorothy W. Cowden, age 81, of Holland, Ohio passed away March 16, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born May 27, 1935 in Cheltenham, England to Samuel and Elizabeth Holder. Dorothy enjoyed knitting and crocheting, but most importantly spending time with her family.Dorothy is survived by her husband of 61 years, Marvin A. Cowden; children Phil (Christine) Cowden, Marvin...
Ronald Jerome Orban
Mar 14, 2017
Ronald Jerome "Ron" Orban, age 88, of Toledo, passed away March 14, 2017 at Heartland at ProMedica in Sylvania. Ron was born January 22, 1929 in Phillips, Wisconsin to Frank and Olga (Sedlock ) Orban . Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a lifelong plumber, having worked in the industry...
Anthony L. Brooks
Mar 14, 2017
Anthony Louis Brooks passed away on March 14, 2017. Tony was born to Bob and Pat (Edinger) Brooks on May 26, 1951. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and boating. He and his family enjoyed spending time together at the lake. Tony retired from the Norfolk Southern Railroad after a forty-year railroad career.Tony is survived by his son...
Janis M. Tilton
Mar 14, 2017
Janis M. "Jan" (Hill) Tilton, age 57, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at home. She was born February 15, 1960 to James and Madonna "Donna" Hill in Toledo. Jan was a graduate of Whitmer High School in 1978. She was a longtime member of St. Clement Catholic Church. Jan enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family,...
William Hicks
Mar 14, 2017
William Hicks, age 77, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2017. He was born on May 1, 1939 in Missouri.William was an active member on the Deacon Board at the Rose of Sharon Holiness Church of God. He loved fishing, sports his kids and grandkids. William leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Odessia; children, Michael, Michelle...
Holly Sobiecki
Mar 14, 2017
Holly Sobiecki passed away suddenly in St. Luke's Hospital on Tuesday, March 14th surrounded by her family. She was 45.Holly was born December 4th, 1971 and was a proud graduate of DeVilbiss H.S. class of '89. She loved sports and was a diehard fan of the Detroit Tigers and was looking forward to opening day. She also loved the Chicago...
James B. Olmstead
Mar 14, 2017
James B. "Jim" Olmstead, age 77, of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Heatherdowns Rehabilitation and Residential Care Center. He was born on July 9, 1939 to Vern and Virginia (Myers) Olmstead in Toledo. Jim was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and following high school he went to work for Food Town, retiring after 46 years...
Mary Ellen Tomaszewski
Mar 14, 2017
Mary Ellen Tomaszewski, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She was born on May 16, 1943 to Assam and Elizabeth (Rahal) Moses in Toledo. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1961. She married Harry P. Tomaszewski on April 27, 1968. Mary retired in 2008 from Lucas County Educational Service Center as...
Vera Cramer
Mar 13, 2017
Vera Cramer, age 94, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on November 25, 1922 to Petrov and Daria Laschenko in the Krivoy Rog, Ukraine. She survived the holodomor famine in Russia and was taken to Germany as a prisoner. Vera met the love of her life, Don shortly after she...
Roy R. Kohlhofer
Mar 13, 2017
Roy R. Kohlhofer, 60, of Toledo, Ohio passed away into glory on March 13, 2017. Roy was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy; sister-in-law, Theresa and brother, James. Roy enjoyed camping, fishing and most of all spending time with his family. Roy loved watching his grandchildren grow and play. He was employed with Custom Deco for 23 years.He is...
Ted Wegrzynowski, Jr.
Mar 12, 2017
Ted Wegrzynowski, Jr., age 49, of Toledo, unexpectedly made his transition on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was born on April 5, 1967 in Toledo. Ted was employed at Norplas Industries. He had a love of Elvis, Nascar, cooking, music and dancing. Ted was known for his voice and enjoyed karaoke singing. He raced at Oakshade Raceway from the late...
Theodore Clevenz
Mar 12, 2017
Theodore "Ted" M. Clevenz, age 85, of Toledo, passed away March 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 14, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to Theodore and Catherine (Mott) Clevenz. Ted served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. A very talented sheet metal worker, Ted's accomplishments can be seen throughout...
Cleo Helton
Mar 10, 2017
Cleo Helton, age 90, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2017. Born in North Carolina, August 7th, 1926, one of 9 children to Barnett and Elizabeth (Manis) Stapleton. She moved with her family in her early years and spent much of her growing years in Tennessee. Cleo met and married Lawrence Helton in 1946 and...
Jacki E. Lutz
Mar 9, 2017
Jacki E. (French) Lutz, age 70, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Toledo Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 16, 1946. Jacki worked as a beautician for over 50 years, retiring from Studio 51. She enjoyed Bingo, quilting, bunco, gardening, cooking, ceramics and spending time with her family. Jacki...
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