Obituaries
Mary H. Kesling
Aug 24, 2017
Mary H. Kesling, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 24, 2017. She was born on December 14, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio. Mary graduated from Woodward High School in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, Rich, on February 11, 1956. Mary retired as the Executive Secretary from MCO in 1998. She was a lifelong...
Harry Purney
Aug 24, 2017
Harry "Lee" Purney, age 81, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2017. He was born on October 28, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio. Lee retired in 1990 after 30 years at Toledo Edison/First Energy as a Journeyman Lineman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Lee was a member of Heritage Church of God. He will be...
Richard T. Hemple
Aug 23, 2017
Richard T. "Dick" Hemple, age 70, of Maumee, Ohio passed away August 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 8, 1947 in Toledo to John and Florence (Betts) Hemple. Dick was employed with Ransom and Randolph for many years as a Millwright.Dick is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Carol L....
Robert H. Haas
Aug 22, 2017
Robert H. Haas, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1939 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Bob graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1957. After High School he joined the U.S. Air Force and served 4 years of active duty in Communications. Bob worked for 10 years for Interstate MTR and Michigan Transportation as...
Amber Swigart
Aug 21, 2017
Amber Swigart, age 25, of Lambertville, MI lost the struggle on Monday, August 21, 2017. She was born on January 3, 1992 to Charles. Jr. and Dawn (Lawrence) Swigart in Toledo. Amber was a graduate of Clay High School. She was employed with Day Spring Cleaning Company for many years. Amber had a beautiful smile, could always light up a...
Mark J. Thurston
Aug 21, 2017
Mark J. Thurston, age 55, of Holland, passed away peacefully, Monday August 21, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 26, 1962 to Ernest and Susie (Poole) Thurston in Toledo. Mark worked at Hinkle Manufacturing for 34 years as a Supervisor. He was an avid motorcycle rider. Mark...
Harry L. Gardner
Aug 21, 2017
Harry L. "Butch" Gardner, 64, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born November 7, 1952 to Dick and Irene Gardner, both have preceded him in death. Butch is survived by his siblings, Kathy Gardner, Bill (Lynn) Gardner and Tina (Rob) Weller; uncle to fifteen nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews....
Daniel Brackette, Jr.
Aug 18, 2017
Daniel Brackette, Jr. age 73, of Toledo, passed away August 18, 2017 at his home. He was born June 13, 1944 in Linden, Alabama to Daniel and Bessie (Williams) Brackette. Daniel was employed as an Electrical Engineer with Owens Illinois for more than 20 years, and also worked for Monroe Automotive. He was a talented woodworker and was a recipient...
David A. Gillespie
Aug 18, 2017
David Allen Gillespie, age 69, of Toledo, passed away August 18, 2017, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease, at Heritage Village of Waterville. David was born April 21, 1948 in Toledo to Harold and June (Walmsley) Gillespie. He married Shirley Balduf July 12, 1969. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School and earned an Associate Degree from University...
Raymond L. Poland
Aug 17, 2017
Raymond L. Poland, age 66, of Toledo, passed away August 17, 2017 at Advanced Specialty Hospital. Raymond was born August 17, 1951 in Toledo to Norman and Mary Ann (Zbierajewski) Poland. He was employed with the A & E Tool Rental Center for more than 23 years. Raymond was a member of and Past Master of Robinson-Locke Lodge 659, Past...
Michael A. Cortez
Aug 16, 2017
Michael A. Cortez, age 53, of Toledo, passed away August 16, 2017 at St. Anne's Mercy Hospital. Michael was born June 27, 1964 in Toledo to John and Virginia (Macias) Cortez. He was employed with the ProMedica Collection Dept. Michael was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church. He is survived by his siblings, Dorothy (Allen) Golden, Helen (Joseph)...
Douglas S. Varner
Aug 16, 2017
Douglas S. "Doug" Varner, age 61, of Lambertville, MI passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 17, 1955 to Nathan and Arlene (Reed) Varner in Toledo. Doug was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and being in the woods. He obtained his Pilot's license so he...
Lee R. Baumberger
Aug 15, 2017
Lee R. Baumberger passed away on, August 15, 2017. Lee was born on, March 27, 1936 in Toledo to the late Herschel and Pearl Baumberger.Lee served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 16 years. Lee was an ASA certified umpire, enjoyed watching the little league, and college softball championships. Lee enjoyed his travels to the Dominican Republic and his recent...
Donna M. Sharp
Aug 15, 2017
Donna M. Sharp, age 73, passed away on August 15, 2017. She was born on July 24, 1944 to the late Nelson and Virginia Yard in Toledo, Ohio. Donna was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School. She married her high school sweetheart, John B. Sharp in 1963. They were married for 52 wonderful years before he passed on August 16,...
William T. Kerlin, Sr.
Aug 14, 2017
William T. "Bill" Kerlin, Sr., age 86, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Monday, August 14, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 31, 1931 to Iles and Hazel (Broadstock) Kerlin in Toledo. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed with Coca-Cola for 30 years before retiring. Bill was a...
Clarence Wayne Callis
Aug 13, 2017
Clarence "Wayne" Callis, age 75, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. He was born on November 4, 1941 to George and Martha (Church) Callis in Nashville, Tennessee. Wayne was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from GM Powertrain in 2001 after 25 years of service as a...
Joanne F. Pearson
Aug 12, 2017
Joanne F. Pearson, passed away, August 12, 2017. She was born in Toledo on, May 24, 1926 to the late Charles and Ruth Reiche.Joanne was a homemaker, loved playing bridge and pincole. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, bowling, reading, knitting, and crocheting. For over 15 years, Joanne volunteered her time at the Satellite Gift Shop at MCO. Joanne was...
Eric Lee Olson
Aug 12, 2017
Eric L. Olson, age 28, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Toledo Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 6, 1989 in Toledo. Eric graduated from the Autism Model School in 2011. He enjoyed swimming and being in the water. He loved his coffee, especially Tim Horton's iced cappuccino. Eric...
Dr. A. Timmins
Aug 11, 2017
Dr. Sherman Ackley Timmins, 79, lost his battle with Parkinson's and Dementia on August 11, 2017. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Janet; his daughters, Kari (Tiger) Downey, Kirsten (Gail) Fogle and Kim (Adam) Scholl; step-son, Marcus Lane; grandchildren, Grace, Sam, Jackson, Wyatt, and Gail whom meant the world to him; and his daughters' mother, Andrea Marquardt....
Howard L. Thomas, Jr.
Aug 10, 2017
Howard L. Thomas, Jr., age 53, of Toledo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born on January 20, 1964 to Howard L. Thomas, Sr. and Patricia "Diana" Murray-Blazey. JR was a graduate of Woodward High School and for many years worked in the steel manufacturing industry....
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