Katherine Hughes

Hughes (Scheibenzuber)
Katherine M. "Katie"
1962 - 2007

Katherine M. "Katie" (Scheibenzuber) Hughes, age 44, of Toledo, surrounded by her family, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on May 9, 2007, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born on December 14, 1962 to Joseph and Clella (Harrison) Scheibenzuber and was a life long resident of Toledo. She married Michael P. Hughes on May 20, 1989. She was a 1981 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a member of St. Adalbert Parish in Toledo. Katie's life revolved around her family and their numerous activities and vacations together. Her greatest love was for her family as well as attending her sons' various athletic and academic events of which the Boy Scouts were a great part. She was a Cub Scout Leader and a Venture Co-Advisor and devoted many hours to supporting scouting events. Katie was a governing board member for Toledo Academy of Learning and president of the Parental Association. She also enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, John Denver music and being with her boys, often visiting historical places. Katie was a giving, unselfish, and caring person who frequently volunteered to help no matter what the cause. She will be remembered for being a loving, kind, and generous wife, mother daughter, sister, aunt and friend but her devotion to her children was her most important life's work. Katie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Katie was preceded in death by her father, Joseph F. Scheibenzuber, Sr., infant brother Joseph Jr., grandparents, Joseph & Katherine Scheibenzuber, and Benjamin & Hazel Harrison.

She will be greatly missed by her husband of 18 years, Michael; sons, Joseph and Benjamin; mother: Clella Scheibenzuber; sister: Karin (Gerald) Austin; nieces: Brianna, Noelle and Angela; nephews: Cordell "C.J.", Cadin, Evan and Aaron; great-nephews: Zachary and Jordon; mother-in-law: Laura Hughes; sister-in-law: Mary Terrill; brother-in-law: Tom (Amy) Hughes; aunts: Pat, Norma, Judy and Frances (Bill); uncle: Hazen "Joe" (Pam); special friends: Lenny, Leo and James Kaczmark; special cousin: Brenda Wishon; and many cousins and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Monday, May 14, 2007 in the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300) from 2 – 8:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service taking place at 7:00 p.m. Prayer Services will begin Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Adalbert Parish, 3233 Lagrange St Toledo. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Cub Scouts Pack 1, Boy Scouts Troop 1 at St. Adalbert's Parish or to the church.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff of St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Intensive Care Unit for the loving care and support given to us through this difficult time.


Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Newcomerfamily.com.