Carolyn Yvonne Koepke, age 79, of Temperance, MI, formerly of Sylvania, OH, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the Kingston Care Center. She was born on April 27, 1928 to Clifford and Louise (Kistner) Fairbanks in Toledo. Yvonne was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School in 1946. She was a member of Pilgrim Church where she sang in the...

Esther W. La Londe, age 83, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on July 31, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jean B. La Londe, her sister Mildred Weaver and her son, Gary La Londe on November 5,...

Lester H. Garner, age 97, a longtime resident of Trilby, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007 in Lake Park Nursing Home. He was born July 23, 1910 to George and Ida (Kintner) Garner in Bryan, Ohio. Lester was self employed as a painting contractor for more than 40 years. He was a member of Local 7 Painters Union, the Black...

Gary L. La Londe, age 60, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, November 5, 2007 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was employed with Daimler Chrysler for over 30 years until he retired. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He will be tremendously missed by all of those who knew and loved him. Gary is survived...

Dorothy M. Burford, age 81, of Holland, passed away, Monday, November 5, 2007 at the Spring Meadows Assisted Living Facility in Holland. She was born on June 16, 1926 to John and Aniela (Pytel) Groch in Toledo. Dorothy loved needlework and up until 6 weeks ago she was still crocheting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mervin "John" Kreais, age 69, of East Toledo, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007 in Arbors at Toledo Nursing Home. He was born February 23, 1938 to Paul and Eva (Swinehart) Kreais in Wayne Ohio. Mervin was an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing with his sons and friends. He was also a longtime member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. In...

Born in Columbia, Kentucky, age 89, of West Toledo died Monday, October 29, 2007 at the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky. Thomas was born January 19, 1918 to William and Myrtle (Wilcoxson) Stults. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Thomas founded Stults Builders along with his father and brothers. He also built and founded the Four Seasons Lounge on Tremainsville Road...

William F. "Willie" Ressler, age 64, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born to William F. and Marie (Godeke) Ressler, Sr. in Toledo. Willie was employed as a printer throughout his life, most recently with Bottom Line Ink. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his...

No newspaper notice published

David Richard Keesee, age 65, formerly of Toledo and currently of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully Friday, October 26, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Eccles, West Virginia in 1942. He was preceded in death by his father, Jasper P. Keesee. David is survived by his loving wife of 41 years: Suzanne P. Keesee; daughter: Terri...

Glenn J. Spradlin, Sr., age 80, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 24, 2007 in his home. He was born on June 27, 1927 to Calvin and Eva (Parton) Spradlin in Sevierville, TN. Glenn was employed with Hale Chrome Service as a chrome plater for about 50 years before retiring in 2002. He will be deeply missed by all...

Jack A. Anderson, a very kind and wonderful man, entered into the gates of heaven, Wednesday, October 24, 2007. He was born August 20, 1918 to John and Martha Anderson in Cleveland, Ohio. Jack attended Cleveland State College before going to work for the Cleveland Twist Drill Company. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Navy on the LST 1002...

Rev. Nathaniel "Nate" Falkner, age 70, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Flower Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 3, 1936 to Mr. & Mrs. Annie and Isaac Falkner in Hollysprings, Mississippi. Nate became an ordained minister, after attending Prophet for True Temple of Solomon in Chicago, Illinois. He was responsible for starting...

Shirley Ann Baker, 74, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg after a courageous battle with cancer and other complications. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 26, 1933 and worked for over 15 years at Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Baker and...

Nancy Rita Price, age 73, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007, surrounded by her family in Flower Hospital. She was born December 29, 1933 to Meredith and Victoria (Kolebuck) Price, Sr. in Toledo. Nancy was a medical assistant for more than 50 years with several doctors offices in the area, most recently with the Endocrine Diabetes Center. She...

Shirley J. (Hapner) Eggleston, age 69, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital. She was born March 6, 1938 to Edward and Fay (Clark) Hepner in Toledo. Shirley had a love of animals and was a receptionist with Western Ave Animal Hospital in Marion, Indiana for 16 years. She was also employed with Kmart...

Geraldine M. "Gerry" Thomas, age 72, of Temperance, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, October 19, 2007 in her daughter's home. She was born on October 24, 1934 to Laurence and Edith (Waterman) Rawson in Toledo. Gerry was a longtime member of Shelton Park Baptist Church where she was also the organist for some time. She was also a member of...

Fannie K. Harris, age 89, of Toledo passed away Thursday, October 18, 2007 in her home in Toledo. The Newcomer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Rita M. Lewis, age 67, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on July 15, 1940 to Howard and Cecilia (Jagodsinski) Surgeson in Toledo. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Richard Surgeson and step-daughter, Debbie Chevalier. Rita is survived by her loving...