Mark J. Thurston, age 55, of Holland, passed away peacefully, Monday August 21, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 26, 1962 to Ernest and Susie (Poole) Thurston in Toledo. Mark worked at Hinkle Manufacturing for 34 years as a Supervisor. He was an avid motorcycle rider. Mark...
Harry L. "Butch" Gardner, 64, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born November 7, 1952 to Dick and Irene Gardner, both have preceded him in death. Butch is survived by his siblings, Kathy Gardner, Bill (Lynn) Gardner and Tina (Rob) Weller; uncle to fifteen nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews....
Daniel Brackette, Jr. age 73, of Toledo, passed away August 18, 2017 at his home. He was born June 13, 1944 in Linden, Alabama to Daniel and Bessie (Williams) Brackette. Daniel was employed as an Electrical Engineer with Owens Illinois for more than 20 years, and also worked for Monroe Automotive. He was a talented woodworker and was a recipient...
David Allen Gillespie, age 69, of Toledo, passed away August 18, 2017, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease, at Heritage Village of Waterville. David was born April 21, 1948 in Toledo to Harold and June (Walmsley) Gillespie. He married Shirley Balduf July 12, 1969. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School and earned an Associate Degree from University...
Raymond L. Poland, age 66, of Toledo, passed away August 17, 2017 at Advanced Specialty Hospital. Raymond was born August 17, 1951 in Toledo to Norman and Mary Ann (Zbierajewski) Poland. He was employed with the A & E Tool Rental Center for more than 23 years. Raymond was a member of and Past Master of Robinson-Locke Lodge 659, Past...
Michael A. Cortez, age 53, of Toledo, passed away August 16, 2017 at St. Anne's Mercy Hospital. Michael was born June 27, 1964 in Toledo to John and Virginia (Macias) Cortez. He was employed with the ProMedica Collection Dept. Michael was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church. He is survived by his siblings, Dorothy (Allen) Golden, Helen (Joseph)...
Douglas S. "Doug" Varner, age 61, of Lambertville, MI passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 17, 1955 to Nathan and Arlene (Reed) Varner in Toledo. Doug was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and being in the woods. He obtained his Pilot's license so he...
Lee R. Baumberger passed away on, August 15, 2017. Lee was born on, March 27, 1936 in Toledo to the late Herschel and Pearl Baumberger.Lee served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 16 years. Lee was an ASA certified umpire, enjoyed watching the little league, and college softball championships. Lee enjoyed his travels to the Dominican Republic and his recent...
Donna M. Sharp, age 73, passed away on August 15, 2017. She was born on July 24, 1944 to the late Nelson and Virginia Yard in Toledo, Ohio. Donna was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School. She married her high school sweetheart, John B. Sharp in 1963. They were married for 52 wonderful years before he passed on August 16,...
William T. "Bill" Kerlin, Sr., age 86, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Monday, August 14, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 31, 1931 to Iles and Hazel (Broadstock) Kerlin in Toledo. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed with Coca-Cola for 30 years before retiring. Bill was a...
Clarence "Wayne" Callis, age 75, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. He was born on November 4, 1941 to George and Martha (Church) Callis in Nashville, Tennessee. Wayne was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from GM Powertrain in 2001 after 25 years of service as a...
Joanne F. Pearson, passed away, August 12, 2017. She was born in Toledo on, May 24, 1926 to the late Charles and Ruth Reiche.Joanne was a homemaker, loved playing bridge and pincole. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, bowling, reading, knitting, and crocheting. For over 15 years, Joanne volunteered her time at the Satellite Gift Shop at MCO. Joanne was...
Eric L. Olson, age 28, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Toledo Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 6, 1989 in Toledo. Eric graduated from the Autism Model School in 2011. He enjoyed swimming and being in the water. He loved his coffee, especially Tim Horton's iced cappuccino. Eric...
Dr. Sherman Ackley Timmins, 79, lost his battle with Parkinson's and Dementia on August 11, 2017. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Janet; his daughters, Kari (Tiger) Downey, Kirsten (Gail) Fogle and Kim (Adam) Scholl; step-son, Marcus Lane; grandchildren, Grace, Sam, Jackson, Wyatt, and Gail whom meant the world to him; and his daughters' mother, Andrea Marquardt....
Howard L. Thomas, Jr., age 53, of Toledo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born on January 20, 1964 to Howard L. Thomas, Sr. and Patricia "Diana" Murray-Blazey. JR was a graduate of Woodward High School and for many years worked in the steel manufacturing industry....
Mattie L. Wallace, age 90, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home in Maumee, Ohio. Mattie was born in Opelika, Alabama on July 6, 1927 to the union of Bud and Lulabelle Pollard. She attended grade school in Alabama and finished her education in Toledo, Ohio by attending adult night school...
John F. Eckhart went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2017. John was born July 26, 1969 to Ronald Eckhart and Kathleen Jeffreys in Toledo, Ohio.John played in Little League for four seasons in Maumee, Ohio. He also was on the wrestling team at Maumee High School. John attended Kent State University and The University of Toledo....
Courtney Patrice Gibbons, age 27, passed away on August 7, 2017. She was born on March 3, 1990 in Monroe, Michigan. Courtney adored her family and radiated love. Not only was that love for her family, she had many friends and no one was a stranger to her. Her smile lit up a room and her personality was addictive. She...
William C. Ellis, age 89, of Toledo, passed away August 6, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice Residence. Bill was born August 12, 1927 in Toledo to Cecil and Mildred (Guildenzoph) Ellis. He lived in Shoreland where he was raised and served as a volunteer firefighter. He served in the US Navy during World War II. After working many years, he retired...
Christine N. Brown, age 67, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away August 5, 2017. She was born June 19, 1950 in Bellevue, Ohio to Ralph and Jean (Drexel) Leonard. Christine was a 1968 graduate of Bellevue High School. She started her career in nursing as a graduate of the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing in 1971 and continued her education to...