Robert C. TomerRobert C. Tomer, 71, died December 8, 2005 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio after living with cancer for 9 months. He was a born again Christian and a proud member of Cornerstone Church for 14 years. He was born and raised in Hudson, MI where his parents and family enjoyed watching him letter in basketball and football. He...

Ida Mae(Rahe)Lanum, age 79, of Swanton, formerly of Toledo and Spartanburg, SC, passed away Thursday, December 8th, 2005 in Harborside of Swanton Care Center. She was born May 6, 1926 to Edward and Lauretta (Duennisch) Rahe in Toledo. Ida Mae was a 1944 graduate of Woodward High School, where she was active for many years on the Reunion Committee. While...

Walter L. Forbes, Sr., age 74, passed away Monday, December 5th, 2005, at Heartland of Oregon, with his family by his side. He was born on November 4th, 1931, in Toledo, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Minnie Mahler) Forbes. Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Frances (Spadafore), parents; Charles and Minnie (Mahler) Forbes, brothers; Darold, Chuck and Eddie...

Gerald H. Powlesland, age 76, of Toledo passed away, Sunday, December 4th, 2005 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born May 12, 1929 to Harold and Sarah Powlesland in Indiana. Gerald was a self-employed Carpenter and Remodeler and also worked with Newport Royal for many years. He was an avid gardener and bird watcher enjoying spending time in...

Velma L. Henderson of Toledo passed away Saturday, December 3rd, 2005 in Flower Hospital. She was born in Crabtree, NC. Velma was preceded in death by her mother Lola Bell (Brown) and father Milburne Green. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Velma lived for her children always putting them and others first. She was employed with...

Deborah L. Zawlocki, age 51 of Toledo passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2005 in her home. She was born March 5, 1954 to Frank and Gloria Swiczkowski in Toledo. She is survived by her loving friend and husband of 26 years, David A. Zawlocki; daughter, Lisa M. Zawlocki; parents, Frank and Gloria Swiczkowski; sisters, Donna and Judy and canine companion,...

William "Bill" Harrison Gray, Sr., age 88, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Franciscan Care Center, Toledo. Bill was born on July 25, 1917 in Pascagoula, MS to Amos M. Gray and Genevieve Sagifalonni. He attended Louisiana State University and then went to California to work at Ryan Aircraft as an Aeronautical Engineer. He played professional...

Paul W. Knaggs, age 78 of Sylvania, passed away Saturday, November 26th, 2005 in Flower Hospital. He was born May 2, 1927 to Linus and Theresa (Fritz) Knaggs in Toledo. Paul was employed with GM Powertrain for 25 years retiring in 1994. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of Harvest Community Church. In addition to his...

Nancy C. Jakubiak, age 71 of Toledo went home to our Lord, Sunday, November 27th, 2005 at the Flower Hospital. She was born July 22, 1934 to Andrew and Nellie (Herman) Steen in Toledo. Nancy was employed with White Tower Restaurant as a Kitchen Manager for 23 years, retiring due to health reasons. Nancy was known for her famous apple...

Margaret "Helen" Szuch, age 84, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at Parkcliffe Alzheimer's Community. She was born on February 15, 1921 to Andrew and Bertha (Contos) Kocsis. She worked at Champion Spark Plug as a young woman and then went on to be an accounting clerk for the Daimler Chrysler Corp., Detroit, MI for 22 years until...

Karol A. (Swiatecki) Hazard, age 57 of Toledo passed away Monday, November 21, 2005 in Toledo. She was born October 6, 1948 to Raymond and Lois (Kraft) Swiatecki. She enjoyed all types of arts and crafts, painting and dancing. Karol was a devoted mother and homemaker for most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Robert E. Nowak, age 67 of Sylvania passed away Monday, November 21, 2005 in his home. He was born October 26, 1938 to Clarence and Lucy (Gnepper) Nowak in Elmore, Ohio. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was employed with IBM for 28 years and RGIS for 25 years. He was a member of Monclova Road Baptist Church. Bob...

Loretta Mae Tenney Our beloved mother Loretta Mae Tenney, age 67 passed away Thursday, November 17th, 2005 in Flower Hospital. She was born May 26th, 1938 to Wade and Dora (Castle) Butler in Toledo, Ohio. She was a Nurses Aid employed with the former Villa North Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for approximately 10 years. Loretta enjoyed watching Nascar racing and...

Donald "Don" E. Rettig, age 76, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 22, 1929 to Noah and Doris (Anderson) Rettig in Madison Twp. Don was a Tool and Dye maker for many years. He was avid card player and enjoyed nothing more than spending time...

Timothy M. Lyons, age 42 of Metamora, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 15th, 2005 in Toledo. He was born May 21, 1963 to Thomas and Patricia (Carter) Lyons in Toledo. Tim was the proud father of two beautiful girls and cherished the time he spent with them. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #248 and worked on...

Eva M. Bremer, age 85 of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, November 15th, 2005 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born December 10th, 1919 to Arthur and Loretta (Apple) Marshall in Cameron, WVA. Eva was formerly employed with Owens Illinois for several years. In addition to her parents, Eva was preceded in death by her sisters, Cora Belle Marshall...

Charles "Bud" J. Pickens, age 62, of Toledo, passed away, Friday, November 11, 2005 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, with his loving daughter by his side. Bud was born on July 26, 1943 to Charles and June Pickens. He worked at Daimler-Chrysler Corp. for many years until retiring in 1993. He loved the outdoors, fishing, his dog, Nick, and...

Frances Marcille Berning, age 82, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2005 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on December 7, 1922 in North Baltimore, OH, the youngest daughter of Loy and Ida "Toy" (Downham) McKee. Frances was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church for 47 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Charles V. Banks, age 84, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Heartland Holly Glenn Nursing Home. He was born on September 24, 1921 in Americus, GA. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Harriet (Mumford) Banks; daughter: Reva (James) Boykin; son: Harry Woods; 19 grandchildren; 60 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; sister: Lillian...