Local Obituaries for Lucas County, Wood County, and Fulton County.
David Lowell Schaetzke
Jun 7, 2025
David Lowell Schaetzke, 73, passed away June 7, 2025 unexpectedly in his home after a full, rich life. Dave was born in Toledo Ohio on, October 7, 1951 to Jim and Janet Schaetzke.
A life long member of the Toledo community, Dave attended Harvard Elementary and Bowsher High School alongside his siblings Dan, Deb, and Donald. While at Bowsher he met...
Iris Marie Rockwell
Jun 3, 2025
Iris Marie Rockwell, 87, of Waterville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was born June 24, 1937, to Leo Kirk and Catherine Doolittle in Lindley, New York. Iris married Roland Rockwell and together they raised three children in Toledo, Ohio.
Iris loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a Girl Scout leader and Sunday School teacher at...
Jeffrey C. Riley
May 30, 2025
Jeffrey C. Riley, 64, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2025. Born on April 18, 1961, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Everett and Diane (Carter) Riley.
A proud graduate of E.L. Bowsher High School, class of 1979, Jeff pursued his passion for helping others and community service as a firefighter with Sylvania Fire EMS from 1984 to...
Daniel Darnell
May 28, 2025
Daniel L. Darnell, 58 passed away in the early morning hours of May 28, 2025. He had been diagnosed with cancer and he passed away peacefully in his sleep. He worked as a machinist and a store clerk for many years until his retirement due to medical issues. Danny was a kind and loving person who would help friends and...
Carolyn Ann Gray
May 27, 2025
Carolyn A. Gray, born April 5th 1947, of Toledo Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025 at age 78, at the Toledo Hospital, after a courageous, nearly 8yr long battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
Born in Toledo, to Dorothy (Zoltanski) and Steve Kniolek, Carolyn lived a life full of dedication, love and resilience. She met the love of her...
Jean D. Luginbuhl
May 19, 2025
Jean Luginbuhl, 96, passed away peacefully on May 19th, 2025, in Perrysburg, Ohio. Born on June 28, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio. Jean lived a long and fulfilling life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.
Jean dedicated over 25 years of her professional life as a customer service manager at Churchill’s Supermarket. Her commitment to her work reflected her warm...
Dana J Darnell
May 12, 2025
Dana J. Darnell, 64, beloved sister, partner and friend passed away on May 12, 2025 due to illnesses unknown. Dana was a private person who loved all plants, animals and nature. She was very opinionated but would tell you the truth whether you liked it or not. She would also help anyone in any way she could if possible
Dana worked...
John Norris Eggert
2025
John Norris Eggert (80) peacefully departed to his heavenly home on May 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
John was born in Toledo in 1944 to Norris and Gertrude Eggert. He graduated from Libbey High School in 1962 and from the University of Toledo (UT) in 1966. Upon earning his Masters in Engineering from UT (1968), John began what became...
William "Bill" E. Mason, Sr.
Apr 30, 2025
William Edward Mason, Sr. (Bill) 87 of Toledo passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Carol his son John Mason and his son-in-law Martin Oehlers. Surviving Bill are his son William Jr. (Ronda), daughter Vicki Oehlers and son Michael Sr. (Marcia), 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren....
Michael Wayne Johnson Sr.
Mar 28, 2025
Michael Wayne Johnson, Sr., 83, of south Toledo, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Hospice of NOW, Perrysburg.
Mike worked for General Dynamics in Lima, Ohio for 21 years. After retirement from General Dynamics, he worked as a truck driver for Benore Logistics for several years. Mike was a proud US Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart...
Carlton Eugene Wilson
Mar 25, 2025
Carlton Eugene Wilson, Sr.
6/22/1954 – 3/25/2025
Carlton Eugene Wilson, Sr. 70, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Sylvania on March 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Carl was born in Toledo, Ohio to James C. Wilson and Nancy A. Wilson (Cunningham) on June 22, 1954. He married his wife Glenna (Ramm) on September 15, 1979, after knowing her since...
Lawrence N. "Larry" Schultz
Mar 23, 2025
Lawrence N. (Larry) Schultz
1941-2025
Larry was born on September 8th, 1941, to Elmer M and Martha M (Surdel) Schultz. He graduated from Libbey High School in 1959. Shortly after, he entered the U.S. Navy serving aboard the U.S.S. Shenandoah in Norfolk, VA, and received an honorable discharge.
On October 1st, 1965, Larry was appointed to the Toledo Police Division. Throughout his career,...
Mary Linda "Lin" Beckham
Mar 16, 2025
TOLEDO — Mary Linda “Lin” (Maurer) Beckham, 88, passed away at Ayden Healthcare, Waterville, Ohio, in the early morning hours of March 16, 2025, from complications of Alzheimer’s.
She was born in Rockford, Mercer County, Ohio, on April 12, 1936, to Carl W. and Ola (Linn) Maurer, who preceded her in death.
After graduating from Rockford High School in 1954, she attended...
Abelardo "Abe" Heredia
Mar 11, 2025
**Obituary for Abelardo (Abe) Heredia**
Abelardo (Abe) Heredia, aged 90, of Toledo, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the home of his daughter in Defiance, Ohio. Born on July 3, 1934, in Malakoff, Texas, he was the son of the late Catarino and Santos (Montes) Heredia. On October 23, 1954, he wed Mabel L. (Olvera) Heredia, who...
Nancy J Aubry
Mar 6, 2025
Nancy J. Aubry, 96, passed peacefully in her home on March 6, 2025. Nancy was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio to Arthur W. Marquardt and Vivian M. Marquardt. She married the love of her life Richard W. Aubry on August 21, 1948. They were married for 62 years.
She is survived by her two children: Jeffrey W. Aubry (Mary Waddell)...
Delores Beatrice McFarland
Mar 3, 2025
Celebration of Life
Delores Beatrice McFarland was born to George and Hattie (Frazier) Jackson on Jan 6, 1922, in Toledo, Ohio. She departed this life to be with the Lord on March 3, 2025, at the age of 103 years old. She was the fourth child of six children. She attended Toledo Public Schools. During World War II Delores worked for...
Dorothy R. Van Tassel
Feb 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce that Dorothy “Dottie” Van Tassel, age 94, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on February 23, 2025 at Ohio Living Swan Creek. Dottie was born on September 6, 1930 in Holland Ohio to Carl and Hazel Eiche. She graduated from Springfield High School and spoke fondly of her high school days as a majorette....
Kathy Kay Kowalski
Feb 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kathy Kowalski, age 67, at her home in Holland, Ohio. Born on October 6, 1957, at Toledo Hospital, Kathy was the daughter of the late Bill (Lewis), who passed away in 2023, and Ola Shiflett, who survives.
Kathy attended Springfield Schools in Holland, Ohio, and was a member of...
Veronica A Maury
Feb 10, 2025
Veronica Ann Maury, 83, peacefully passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio on February 10th, 2025. Born in Philadelphia to James J. and Anna V. (nee Biondo) Minieri, she was a long time resident of Northeastern Pennsylvania, but spent the remaining fourteen months of her life in Toledo, Ohio near her immediate family.
Veronica loved traveling, being outdoors,...
Joanne A. Noethen
Jan 31, 2025
Joanne Noethen, 91, of Waterville, formerly of Toledo, went to be with her personal Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband, Donald; children, Julie and Bill Munson, Todd Noethen and Penny Davis, and Kristy and Jim Lohre; grandchildren, Kevin and Ashley Munson, Eric and Dethora Munson, Shaun and Shelby Munson, Angel and Tyler...
