Local Obituaries for Lucas County, Wood County, and Fulton County.
Linda Jane Bailey
Apr 27, 2017
Linda Jane Bailey, 67, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2017. Linda was born on October 10,1949 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A very spiritual person, Linda spent her lifetime learning and teaching. The first of six children, Linda was the consummate older sister. She was caring, protective but not overly controlling, sympathetic and...
Mary Lou Vanderploeg
Apr 26, 2017
Mary Lou Vanderploeg On Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Mary Lou, 89, passed into the loving arms of Jesus. Born in Toledo to Bert and Julia Thompson, Mary Lou married soon after graduation from Libbey High School. She and her husband, A.R. “Bud” Vanderploeg, an ordained minister, embarked on an Evangelistic ministry which lasted over 50 years. Together they travelled...
Martin Matthew Braun
Apr 23, 2017
Martin Matthew Braun, 64, died on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was born on November 11, 1952, in Berea, Ohio, the second child of Raymond and Jean Braun. Martin was baptized into Christ's death and resurrection at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Berea. Martin married his high school sweetheart Deborah Culpepper of Cleveland, Ohio, on July 21, 1973, and moved...
Tammy Darlene Threet
Apr 20, 2017
Tammy Darlene Threet, 55, of Toledo passed away on April 20, 2017. Tammy grew up in Blissfield, Michigan and was a graduate of Blissfield High School. She had worked for several companies including Haas Door, Tana Corporation and The Ann Grady Center in home health care until she retired with disability due to illness. Tamm was known for enjoying...
Albert John Fischer
Apr 17, 2017
Albert J. Fischer, 94, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in the comfort of his home with his wife of 66 years by his side. A lifelong resident of Toledo, Al was born January 7th, 1923. He graduated from Devilbiss High School in 1941. He then served in the United States Army and did a tour in Korea. He...
Terry "Shu" E. Shuman
Apr 11, 2017
Terry E. “Shu” Shuman, 78, of Maumee passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on April 11, 2017. Terry was born on November 11, 1938 in Toledo to Charles and Kathryn Shuman. A 1956 graduate of Libbey High School, he went on to work at the Ford Stamping Plant in Maumee as a Tool and Die maker....
Jeffery G. Lavoy
Apr 10, 2017
Jeffery G LaVoy, 73, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 10, 2017. Jeff worked at Ohio Table Pad Company for 38 years, retiring in 2011 as their CFO. He loved playing golf as a member of Heatherdowns CC and then Toledo CC, and scored a hole in one at each club. He also enjoyed watching Michigan...
Eunice Marie Sarnowski
Apr 7, 2017
Known for her beautiful oil paintings and loving heart, Eunice Marie Sarnowski, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 7 at the age of 82. The former Woodward High School cheerleader lived in Toledo most of her life. A gifted artist, she created multiple scenery backdrops both for Vacation Bible School and Missions conventions during her...
Robert "Bob" F. Grames
Apr 6, 2017
Robert F. Grames, 88, of south Toledo passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Detroit Ave. Bob was born on July 22, 1928 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Howard and Bessie Grames. He was employed at Hatfield Oldsmobile for 46 years retiring as the Service Manager. Bob was a well-rounded individual that enjoyed...
Eleanor G Huss
Apr 1, 2017
Eleanor G. Huss, 90, formerly of south Toledo, passed from this life to join her loving husband Albert on April 1, 2017 from the Riverview Healthcare Campus in Oak Harbor. Eleanor was born in Toledo Ohio on January 10, 1927 to Irwin and Margaret Steinmeyer. A graduate of DeVilbiss high school, she married Albert on October 25, 1958 and...
Esther L Legron
Mar 31, 2017
Esther L. LeGron Esther L. LeGron, 95, formerly of south Toledo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 31, 2017. Esther was born on November 12, 1921 in Toledo to Nelson and Grace Winne. A graduate of Libbey high school, she married Ronald LeGron and together they owned and operated LeGron’s Flower Shop on Glendale...
Herbert L. Spann
Mar 29, 2017
Herbert L. Spann, 88, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, peacefully passed away at Rae-Ann Suburban Nursing Home in Westlake, Ohio on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Born in 1928 in Springfield, Illinois, he was preceded in death by his 11 brothers and sisters and beloved wife of 49 years, Roberta (1999), and most recently by his companion of 14 years Maxine...
Charles Krohn
Mar 28, 2017
In loving memory Charles Krohn Charles (Chuck) Krohn, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28. He is now with the love of his life Virginia, who preceded him in death on June 8th, 2007. He missed her immensely. A day never went by that he didn't talk about how wonderful she was. Charles was an Army veteran of...
Ethel G. Schick
Mar 24, 2017
Ethel G. Schick, 95, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away at Genacross Lutheran Village, Holland, OH, on March 24, 2017 after a long slow decline. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 16, 1921 to George and Henrietta Gors. She graduated from Oak Harbor High School, after spending three years at Libbey High School, in 1939. Ethel was...
Gary F. Winger
Mar 20, 2017
Gary F. Winger, age 68, of Toledo passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Advance Healthcare Center, Toledo. Gary was a graduate of Libbey High School and served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an assistant Boy Scout Leader and Badge Counselor for Troup # 66. Gary was passionate about his...
Raymond P. Parker
Mar 7, 2017
Raymond P. Parker died peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital after having had pelvic repair surgery, being in rehabilitation from surgery, and then contracting pneumonia. Up until then, he lived independently and enjoyed walking 2 miles a day and having an adult beverage (or two) in the early evenings. Ray was a veteran of the US Marine Corps , the...
Kathleen A. Kolinski
Mar 7, 2017
Kathe returned to our Lord and Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, after a lifetime struggle with arthritis, scleroderma and most recently pulmonary hypertension. She was a loving person with a big heart and could always find humor in adversity. Kathe was a devout Catholic and member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Parish, where she attended grade school....
Dolores "Deedee" A. Johns
Mar 3, 2017
Dolores “Dee Dee” Johns Dolores A. Johns, 70, of south Toledo passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Detroit Ave. Dolores was born on August 10, 1946 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Gerald and Mildred (Stewart) Corbin. Dee Dee was an avid member of Al Anon since 1981 and had enjoyed gardening when...
Isabelle F Ladd
Mar 2, 2017
Isabelle F. (Wolber) Ladd, 92, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Thursday March 2, 2017, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Born February 8,1925 in Ada, Ohio to Fred and Rosa (Boutwell) Wolber. Isabelle graduated from Dola High School in 1943 and entered Nurses Training at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, OH and graduated in June of 1946 and became a...
Robert Christopher "Chris" Simoni
Feb 23, 2017
SIMONI Robert Christopher Robert Christopher Simoni, 50, died unexpectedly at Toledo Hospital on February 23, 2017. Chris, whose life was not a success by “normal” standards, was the kindest, most generous person you could meet. Always intellectually curious and gifted, he was a definite slacker in high school but passed five college level credit courses based just on his...
