Harold James "Jim" West, age 79, of Toledo, passed away, Monday, December 14, 2009 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born on November 7, 1930 to Harold and Adele (Grone) West in Toledo, Ohio. Jim served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he was a veteran of the Korean War. He had worked at Libby...

Vance Patrick Mowrey, age 46, of Kelleys Island, passed away Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 27th, 1963 to Vance and Patricia (Hoare) Mowrey in Toledo. Vance was employed with the Village of Kelleys Island for 10 years. He was a wonderfully supportive husband and loving and...

Dianne Katherine Main, age 69, passed away after an eight year battle with Cancer on December 3, 2009. She was born on January 22, 1940 to Ollie and Sylvia (Kasprzak) Herwat in Toledo, Ohio. Dianne is survived by sons, Tim (Sue) Nowak, Brian (Sherry) Lusher; daughters, Lisa Clark and Cali, and Melanie Main; and granddaughter, Gabrielle Katherine Main; eight other...

Darlene N. VanKlingeren, age 62, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at The Toledo Hospital, in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on August 2, 1947 to Donald and Marion (Bond) Klicko in Detroit, Michigan. In 1965 she graduated from Melvindale High School. Darlene was a loving wife, a best friend and a loyal companion throughout the...

Rosetta Marie Lovett, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2009. On September 30, 1920 she was born to William and Diora (Rose) Rutherford in Jellico, Tennessee.Survivors include son, Ryland (Marcia) Lovett of North Port, Florida; daughter-in-law, Judy Lovett of Toledo; 8 grandchildren, Carla Lovett, Brian Lovett, Richard Lovett, Jamie Snyder, Bruce Lovett, Michelle Bronson, Julie Sengstock, Bradford...

Dorothy E. Clunk, age 83, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio.She was born March 27, 1926 to Theodore and Adrianne Fisher in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who passed away shortly after her birth. Dorothy was raised by Michael and Margaret Casey. Dorothy graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, PA in...

Donald J. Curtis, passed away December 1, 2009 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio.He was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 28, 1928 to Charles and Mary (Krieger) Curtis in Toledo, Ohio. Donald graduated from Central Catholic High School. He later attended the University of Toledo. Donald served in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he was...

David McNamara, age 43, passed away, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident. David was a doting father and was very involved with his 11 year old son's life. David owned Matco Tools for four years, and he thoroughly enjoyed his career in the tool-distribution business. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and he lived his...

Patricia M. McCarthy Ciepichal, age 80, passed away on November 28, 2009 after a long illness. A Toledo native, Patricia was the youngest of five daughters born of the union of Maurice and Francis Boyle McCarthy, all of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1947 graduate of Notre Dame Academy, where she was an active alumna for many...

Grace E. MacklenarOur mother Grace Macklenar of Toledo, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on November 24th, 2009. She was born on February 21st, 1919 in Walbridge, Ohio, the fourth child of Rose Marie (Harste) and Floyd Suter. Our mother was a stay-at-home mom for the three of us; then in the early 1960's she and Dad bought...

Gregory Alan Frankhouse, age 44, of Toledo, died Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. He was born March 16th, 1965 to Dale S. and Ethel Frankhouse, Sr. in Toledo. Greg was a 1983 graduate of Lake High School.Greg was preceded in death by his father, Dale S. Frankhouse, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Ethel R....

Chestene Rokicki, age 93, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Lake Park Care Center. Chestene was a very elegant, beautiful woman who loved ballroom dancing. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. Chestene was a great cook and loved to entertain. She just loved life and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by...

James "Jim" Skeeters, age 57, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 9th, 2009. He was born May 24th, 1952 to Floyd and Geraldine (Ingram) Skeeters in Lancaster, California. Jim enjoyed his John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies and Nascar, but his pride and joy was his family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by...

On Friday, November 27th, 2009 heaven opened it gates to another angel. Joyce "Peg" Dixon passed away at the Toledo Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born September 2nd, 1930 to Arthur and Mazie (Jackson) Swanger in Fremont, Ohio. Peg was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, cherishing the time she spent with her family. She enjoyed...

Catherine White, age 98, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at her home. She was born July 6th, 1911 to William and Mary (Ryan) Chinni in Toledo. Catherine was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a longtime parishioner of Little Flower Catholic Church and a recent member of Our Lady of Mt....

Julia Bilenski, age 102, passed away to be with the lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. On November 27, 1906 she was born to Julian and Katherine Kozlowski in Warsaw, Poland. Survivors include her sister, Sophie Sitek; nieces, Rita Szumigala, Elaine (Joe) Rynn, Kate Zaborowski, and Sharon (Chuck) Dendinger; great-niece, Julie (Jeff) Wilson; great-nephews, Frank (Jane) Szumigala and David (Judy)...

John A. Taylor, age 67, passed away, Friday, November 20, 2009. He was born March 8, 1942 to Arthur Lewis and Helen Marie Taylor in Toledo, Ohio. Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Cecilia (Mears) Taylor; five children, Greg (Leah) Taylor, Tim (Heidi) Taylor, Stacy (Greg) Hammer, Terry (David) Jeffers, Jim (Ruth) Markwood; nine grandchildren, Tony, Allison, Kalee,...

Russell G. Cox Sr., age 81, of Toledo, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009. Survivors include, his loving wife of 38 years, Donna (Prickett) Cox, nine children; Russell (Lenah) Cox Jr., Sally, Steve (Cathy) Cox, Cheryl (Rick) Zattau, Peggy Wagner, Kenny (Jeanne) Dukeshire, Karen (Bill) Ruckreigle, Teri (Tracy) Davis, Michelle (Chris) Krum; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (June) Cox;...

Eugene 'Gene' A. Riegle, age 58, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at his home. Gene was born on October 16, 1951 to Earl L. and Marie H. (Gill) Riegle in East Chicago, Indiana. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Sandra; three children, Sarah, Adam, and Craig; one brother, Charles Riegle of Denver, Colorado. A private family gathering...

Melvin R. Brode, age 68, lost his battle with cancer Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Mel was born June 24th, 1941 to Melvin and Marian (Richards) Brode in Toledo. During his years at Rogers High School he was a star halfback and wrestler. Mel became a Journeyman Tool & Dye Maker and Mould Maker working...