Obituaries
Donald E. Barteck
Jun 4, 2017
Donald E. Barteck, of Toledo, passed away June 4, 2017. Don was born May 6, 1935 to the late Francis and Marie Barteck.Don enjoyed fishing at the family cottage at Sand Lake in Irish Hills. He worked for Duff Trucking Line as a dock worker for 30 years.Left to cherish his memories is his loving wife of 60 years Joyce;...
Harry Martzke
Jun 4, 2017
Harry Martzke passed away June 4, 2017. Harry was born June 29, 1924 to the late Harry and Adeline Martzke.Harry enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and hunting. He was the Scout Master for several years of Troup 156. He had a knack for collecting antiques and enjoyed his time in the outdoors. Harry worked as a Supervisor at Toledo Edison until he...
Donna A. (Wylie) Vermilyea
Jun 4, 2017
Vermilyea, Donna Arleen Wylie, "Mrs. V", age 90, of Toledo, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2017. She was born in Watertown, Michigan on February 21, 1927. After graduating from Baptist Bible Seminary in Johnson City, NY on June 2, 1947, Donna married her beloved Charles Vermilyea the following day. They celebrated their 59th wedding...
Laura B. Thrush
Jun 3, 2017
Laura B. "Betty" Granny" Thrush, age 89, of Toledo, formerly of Erie, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Spring Meadows Nursing Home, where she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 9, 1927 to Porter and Cora Moore in North Carolina. For many years she worked at Secor Grill and most recently she...
Louise M. Jarouche
Jun 3, 2017
Louise (Craig) JaroucheBorn, June 28th 1934, Huntsville, Alabama her first chapter unraveled, a small town girl with a big heart. In a different era of time, she would spend these next few chapters working hard to help her family get by.After moving to Toledo, Ohio in 1956. Alongside her husband Khalil Jarouche, she would raise five wonderful children, Beverly, Dwight,...
Steven J. Pietszak
Jun 2, 2017
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away June 2 at age 79. He was born May 22, 1938 to Joseph and Mary Pietszak. Steven lived in Toledo until he joined the US. Marine Corps. He was a proud U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran. Steve enjoyed living in Florida during the winter months, gardening, boating, fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles, but...
Lloyd H. Sweebe
Jun 2, 2017
Lloyd H. Sweebe, age 67, of Temperance, MI, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2017 with his loving family and two best friends by his side at the University of Michigan Hospital after a long courageous battle. He was born in Toledo, Ohio November 22, 1949 to Howard and Norma Sweebe and grew up in West...
James C. Fredericks
Jun 1, 2017
James C. "Jim" Fredericks, age 80, of Sylvania, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Mercy St. Anne's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 12, 1936 to Charles and Beatrice Fredericks in Kentucky. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from GM Powertrain after 31 years. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and...
Kevin E. Clayton
May 30, 2017
Kevin E. Clayton, 57, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2017. He was born on June 17, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio and was a graduate of Whitmer High School. Kevin worked mainly in the construction trades and his job gave him the opportunity to travel throughout the country; west to Hawaii, east to Georgia and states in between. He was...
Phyllis Ann Jackson
May 30, 2017
Phyllis Ann Jackson, age 89, of Holland, Ohio passed away May 30, 2017. She was born January 9, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio to Elmer and Helen (Winkler) Saner. Phyllis is survived by her sons, Todd (Cynthia) Lentz and Jamey (Melissa Luvstrom) Jackson; grandson, Andrew (Shaunna) Lentz and great-grandsons, Henry and Max Lentz. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded...
Sheldon Preston Iii
May 30, 2017
Sheldon "Corky" Preston III, age 62, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017. He was born on January 29, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio. Corky was an avid drag-racer and NASCAR fan. He loved fishing and boating. Left to cherish his memory is his father, S. Wayne Preston; siblings, Donna (David) Brown, Yoni Preston and Todd (Kathy) Preston; 2 nieces and...
Julie (Uribe) Angel
May 29, 2017
Julie (Uribe) Angel, age 51, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 29, 2017 at home. She was born on February 22, 1966 to Luis and Amelia Uribe in Toledo. Julie enjoyed interior decorating, playing classic card games, Bingo, and listening and singing along to music. She cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren. Family was most important...
Janet Lee Despoth
May 28, 2017
Janet Lee Despoth, age 77, passed away peacefully, Sunday May 28, 2017. She left our arms to forever be with her Heavenly Father. She spent her last week in the comfort of her home with her family around her. Janet was born April 1, 1940 in Charleston, West Virginia to James "Coleman" and Irene (McDaniels) Murphy. She grew up as...
Thomas Coburn Metcalf
May 25, 2017
Thomas C. MetcalfThomas Coburn Metcalf, age 69, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Thursday May 25, 2017. He was born December 5, 1947 to Coburn and Modelle Metcalf. A bright student and lover of academia he graduated from Rodgers High School in 1965. After attending Purdue University, in 1967 Tom went on to serve in the US Navy during the Vietnam...
Lavern W. Meyer
May 24, 2017
LaVern W. Meyer, Jr., age 81, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Mercy St. Anne's Hospital with loving family by his side. He was born on December 20, 1935 to LaVern Sr. and Vivian (Kerwin) Meyer in Toledo. Vern worked for Anderson's General Store for 15 years. He then owned and operated Tony's Farm Market for 27...
Robert Emery Jones
May 24, 2017
Robert Emery Jones, age 78, of Temperance, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Hickory Ridge Rehabilitation Center. Bob was born November 28, 1938 in Toledo to Arthur and Florence (Eggl) Jones. He was employed with the Duff Truckline for 23 years. Bob was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association...
Nancy L. Lewis
May 24, 2017
Nancy Lewis, age 82, passed away on May 24, 2017. She was born on September 1, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio.Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, James and Garnett Foster; son, Ronald Lewis; daughter, Deborah Chevalier and brother, Tom Foster. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Bob Lewis, Cheryl (Bob) Shockey, Randy (Jill Dibling) Lewis, Lucille (Mark)...
Milton O. Strawser
May 22, 2017
Milton O. "Digger" Strawser, age 88, of Point Place, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born on June 13, 1928 to John and Alice (McCombs) Strawser in Marion. Digger was a graduate of Woodward High School, Class of 1946 and he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army....
Joseph I. Hughes, Sr.
May 22, 2017
Joseph I. Hughes, Sr., age 89, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Monday, May 22, 2017 at home surrounded by family. He was born December 5, 1927 to William and Alverda Hughes in Chandler, Arizona. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. He worked for the City of Toledo for over 30 years before retiring and also...
William R. Smith
May 20, 2017
William R. "Bill" Smith, age 83, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice Residence. He was born on October 22, 1933 to Charles and Waneta Smith in Toledo. Bill graduated from Woodward High School in 1951. He got his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Toledo University in 1955 and then went on to obtain his...
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