Obituaries
Charles Curtis Rucker, Sr.
Dec 17, 2021
Charles Curtis Rucker, Sr., was born October 4, 1985 to the union of Crystal and Lindsey Rucker, Jr. in Schenectady, NY, but raised in Toledo, Ohio.Charles was educated at Rogers High School.Charles was employed at various places, Wendy's being his latest as of today.Charles leaves to cherish his memories, his loving mother, Crystal Carswell and father, Lindsey Rucker, Jr.; brother,...
Jean Phyllis (Carsten) Rahman
Dec 17, 2021
Jean Phyllis (Carsten) Rahman, age 96, of Maumee, OH passed away peacefully December 17, 2021 at her home. She was born February 16, 1925 in Toledo to John and Emma Carsten. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. Jean was the oldest Holy Helper at her home parish and a passionate...
Kenneth J. Eble
Dec 16, 2021
Kenneth J. "Ken" Eble, age 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, with loving family by his side. He was born on April 1, 1931 to Edward and Josephine Eble in Toledo, OH. Ken graduated from Woodward High School where he played basketball, ran track and cross country. He was a proud U.S. Air...
David L. Finucan
Dec 15, 2021
David L. "Dave" Finucan, age 60, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home. He was born on November 3, 1961 to James and Linda (Roudebush) Finucan in Toledo. Dave was a 1980 graduate of Whitmer High School. He worked as a mechanic at D&D Automotive for over 20 years. Dave was a mechanic by trade and could...
John Erik Peterson
Dec 15, 2021
John Erik Peterson, age 53, of Toledo, passed away peacefully after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on December 15, 2021. He was born on May 6, 1968 to Melody (Adair) Peterson in Oregon, Ohio. John worked as a carpenter throughout his career and was loved by his clients. He was very talented and could do anything with his hands....
Gerald L. Speelman
Dec 15, 2021
Gerald L. "Jerry" Speelman, age 82, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home with loving family by his side. He was born on November 17, 1939 to Charles and Francis Speelman in Toledo. Jerry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a Toledo Police Officer since the early 1960's for over 30...
Elda Rafey
Dec 14, 2021
(Peach) Elda Rafey of Swanton, Ohio passed away on December 14, 2021. She was born to the late Frank and RoseMary Avila, April 11, 1974, in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from Swanton High School in 1992. She was working at the Koral Hamburg in Swanton where she met her husband and partner for life on August 25, 1992. On August...
Robert Westfall Jr.
Dec 14, 2021
Robert "Bert" Westfall Jr., age 62, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at St. Anne's Mercy Hospital in Toledo. He was born on January 7, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio, to Robert and Carolyn (Kmiec) Westfall Sr. A graduate of Rogers High School he had worked for BFI/Stericycle, since 1986. He was a union steward for...
Paul Hudson, Sr.
Dec 14, 2021
Paul Hudson, Sr., age 75, a longtime resident of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 29, 1946 in Lakeland, FL to Mr. & Mrs. Watson and Oretha Hudson. Paul was a graduate of Scott High School and went on to receive his Bachelors Degree from the University...
Mary Jewele Pollauf
Dec 13, 2021
Mary Jewele Pollauf, age 88, of Toledo, passed away peacefully at home Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1933 to Bernard and Frances Stammen in Toledo, OH. Jewele was a longtime member of St. Catherine of Siena Church. Her faith was very important to her. In her younger years she enjoyed camping, traveling and western square...
Cecelia Ann (Hunter) Kegley
Dec 13, 2021
Cecelia Ann (Hunter) Kegley, age 72, of Walbridge, OH passed away December 13, 2021 at Bay Park Hospital. Cecelia was born May 5, 1949 in Verda, KY to James and Ora (Smithers) Hunter. She graduated from Woodward High School in 1967. Cecelia was employed with Toledo Head start as a teacher's aide and National City Bank for 4 years as...
Carol Sue Paxton
Dec 12, 2021
Carol Sue Paxton, age 78, of Toledo, passed away December 12, 2021 at Flower Hospital. She was born March 16, 1943 in Toledo to William and Gertrude Halbert. Carol enjoyed playing bingo and the lottery, as well as traveling to many places especially the mountains in Colorado. The most important part of Carol's life was her family.Carol is survived by...
Dolores V. Grycza
Dec 11, 2021
Dolores V. Grycza, age 87, resident of Berkey, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Lakes of Sylvania. She was born on May 12, 1934, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Emery and Virginia (Trask) Engel. Dolores was a press operator, retiring from Toledo Stamping after 26 years. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed spending time with...
Stephan P. Christ
Dec 10, 2021
Stephan P. Christ of Toledo, OH, passed away suddenly December 10, 2021, surrounded by family, peacefully taking his last breath while holding hands with his loving wife who stood by his side comforting him in death as in life. Steve was born May 12, 1949 and was preceded in death by his parents, William P. and LaVean E. Christ. After...
Earnest Eugene Smith
Dec 10, 2021
Earnest Eugene Smith, age 78, of Whitehouse, passed away December 10, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. Earnest was born December 30, 1942 in Bluefield, WV to Lawrence and Nellie (Walters) Smith. He was employed with the Navy as the Chief Petty Officer for more than 30 years. He earned four Good Conduct Medals, one National Defense Service Medal, Med...
Virgil Dale Wirick Ii
Dec 10, 2021
VIRGIL (BUTCH) DALE WIRICK II - February 22, 1956 – December 10, 2021God gained another angel. We are sorry to see him go as he was a loving husband, friend and brother. Butch was a graduate of Whiteford High School playing Football, wrestling and basketball. He drove truck for 40+ years. He was delivering ice cream for Perry's Ice Cream...
Wilda Kaltenbach
Dec 10, 2021
Wilda Kaltenbach, 84, died December 10, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice following a brief illness. Willie, as she was known to her friends and family was born July 28, 1937 in Flushing, MI, the youngest child of John W. and Ilda McIntosh. She graduated from Flushing High School in 1955 and married Walter Kvintus three weeks later. In 1956 they moved...
Ellsworth Charles Decko
Dec 9, 2021
It is with Love and Sadness that we announce the passing of Ellsworth "Ed" Charles Decko, 67, of Toledo, Ohio, who died suddenly Thursday, December 9th in his home. He will live on in the hearts and memories of those he is survived by; His three sons; Ian (Samantha) Golbinec, Eli (Hannah Parker) Decko, and Uri (Julie Smith) Decko; his...
Ronald Keaton
Dec 9, 2021
Ronald Elmer Keaton of Toledo, OH passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born to parents Elmer and Anna in Toledo, OH. Ron graduated from Waite High School and then enlisted in the Air Force where he worked on B-24 planes and served in the Korean War. In his younger years, he enjoyed...
Raymond H. Douglas
Dec 8, 2021
Raymond H. Douglas, 95, of Dundee, Michigan passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Born May 31, 1926, in the mountains of Elk Valley, Tennessee to Mary and William Douglas. He served his country in the U.S. Army, WWII, from 1944-1946. During his service he travelled to the Philippines, survived a typhoon in Okinawa, Japan, and worked with the U.S. Army...
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