Obituaries

Marilyn Ruth Houghtlen
Apr 19, 2021
MARILYN RUTH HOUGHTLEN, 69, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 19, 2021 at home with her daughter Heather (Tim) Ruffin in Toledo, Ohio. Marilyn was born March 23, 1952 to Donald Theisen and Irene Fisher Theisen in Norwalk, Ohio. She married Larry Houghtlen July 18, 1970 who preceded her in death in 2011. She was also preceded in death by...

Kay E. Frankowski
Apr 17, 2021
Kay E. Frankowski age 79 of Northwood, passed away Saturday April 17, 2021 at St. Charles Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. She was born November 3, 1941 to the late Ernest and Audrey (Godfrey) Schriener. Kay enjoyed baking, fishing, flea markets and playing slots at the casino. She also loved spending time and cooking meals for family and friends....

Carolyn Meehan
Apr 16, 2021
Carolyn Meehan, age 89 of Toledo, passed away April 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving children. Carolyn was born January 13, 1932 to John and Irene (Willitzer) Russell. She married John Meehan and together they raised their three children. Carolyn worked for Owens-Illinois and Washington Local Schools where she was the school librarian at McGregor Elementary School. She was a...

Sister Mary Mara Bennett, Snd
Apr 12, 2021
Two days before her death on April 12, 2021, Sister Mary Mara Bennett, born Joyce Phyllis Bennett, requested that few sisters keep vigil. “I want to be at peace, just Jesus and me,” she said. Throughout her life, she desired deeper intimacy with God. Thus, her life journey and her destination were one--ever directed toward her daily and final self-surrender...

Michael T. Seiler
Apr 11, 2021
Michael T. Seiler, age 81, of Sylvania, passed away April 11, 2021 in Heartland at ProMedica, Sylvania, Ohio. Michael was born October 1, 1939 in Sylvania, Ohio to Leo and Dorothy (Emerson) Seiler. He attended The University of Toledo where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business. He then pursued his career in advertising. His passion for graphic design and...

Beverly Domalski
Apr 6, 2021
Beverly Domalski was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on April 6, 2021. She was born on February 17, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio. A native Toledoan she was always interested in the visual arts. Beverly graduated from Notre Dame Academy, received a B. A. from Mary Manse College in 1952, and after six summers she obtained a Masters of...

Katherine Sue Szymanski
Apr 1, 2021
Katherine Sue Szymanski “Kubi”, age 64 of Sylvania, Ohio passed away April 1, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Katherine was born July 7, 1956 in Toledo. Katherine attended Woodward High School and Stautzenberger College. She married Daniel Szymanski July 30, 1988 and they enjoyed 33 years of marriage. Kathy was a loving mother who had a great sense of humor....

Stephanie Edwards
Mar 28, 2021
Stephanie Edwards was born in Kingston Jamaica, on June 29h 1975 to Jasneth Henry and Earl Edwards.Affectionately called Bridget to family and friends. She was the third of five children. Stephanie grew into a young woman who always had a positive and bright perspective in life.She attended Jones Town Primary School in Kingston Jamaica and later went on to Charlie...

Belle Mae Bell
Mar 15, 2021
Belle Mae Bell, December 5, 1936 - March 15, 2021 Belle Mae Bell, 84 and a longtime resident of Toledo, Ohio departed this life on March 15, 2021 at home. Belle was born December 5, 1936 in Whitethorn, VA to Elliott and Viola (Jones) Stewart. She received two degrees from the University of Toledo and worked for the City of...

Michael Eugene Rodgers
Mar 13, 2021
Michael Eugene Rodgers, age 61 of Toledo Passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. Michael was born in Oregon, Ohio on March 31, 1959 to Boyd and Josephine (Wonchala) Rodgers. Michael was a resident of the Zeigler homes for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Rodgers. Michael is survived by his mother, Josephine, brothers, Roy Rodgers...

Robert Antonio Saldivar
Mar 9, 2021
Robert Antonio Saldivar, age 27 of Toledo passed away March 9, 2021. Robert was born in Toledo February 17, 1994. A 2012 graduate of Waite High School, he enjoyed cooking meals for everyone and spending time at Toledo's downtown library before serving his country as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps. Recently he was a Sushi Chef at Domo...

David John Rasik
Mar 6, 2021
David John Rasik age 64 of Toledo passed away Saturday March 6, 2021 in Ebeid Hospice Sylvania, Ohio. David was born in Toledo on March 30, 1956 to Felix and Alice (Pietrikowski) Rasik. He was a graduate of Sylvania High School in 1975. David was a big fan of Nascar, he was actually an active member of the Richard Petty...

Russell C. Fahrer
Mar 3, 2021
Russell C. Fahrer age 80 of Temperance, Mi passed away Wednesday March 3, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital. Russell was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 1, 1940 to Alva and Hazel (Huttinger) Fahrer. He was a retired employee of General Motors where he retired from after 31 years. Russell had the great ability to tinker and fix just about...

Frederick G. Thorn Sr
Feb 24, 2021
Frederick G. “Papa" Thorn Sr age 70 of Toledo passed away Wednesday February 24, 2021 in his residence. Fred was retired from Gem Industrial as a millwright after 35 years. He was a family man who loved his morning coffee and Me TV. Fred enjoyed cheering for the Michigan Wolverines and the Detroit Lions. He would also have his daily...

Paul A. "Jake" Jakubowski
Feb 24, 2021
Paul A. "Jake" Jakubowski, age 84, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2021. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 22, 1937 to Ernest and Carrie (Dlugiewicz) Jakubowski. He married Joan (Musial) on November 26, 1960 at St. Adalbert's Church. Paul retired from the Toledo Blade after 44 years of service in advertising, retiring in 2000.Throughout...

Michael Angelo Bais, Jr.
Feb 21, 2021
Michael (Mike) Angelo Bais Jr, age 49, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed peacefully in his home with his family by his side after a battle with cancer on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Mike was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 11, 1971. He worked as a supervisor at the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority for many years. Mike was an avid...

Adam Daniel Batt
Feb 7, 2021
Adam Daniel Batt was welcomed into heaven on, February 7, 2021, survived by his wife Nicole, who he loved deeply and their beloved children, Chloe and Jeremy. Surviving are his loving mother, Jeannie (John) Logan, sister, Brooke (Greg) Matanguihan, brother, Hayden (Kayla) Logan and sister Alexandra (Andrew) Logan. Preceding Adam in death were his father, Nicholas D. Batt and his...

Sean A. Martin
Feb 3, 2021
Sean A. Martin age 33 of Toledo passed away suddenly February 3, 2021 at home. Sean was born March 27, 1987 in Jacksonville, Florida to Anthony and Pamela (Powers) Martin. A 2005 graduate of Oak Harbor High School he married Sabree West August 24, 2013 and was a proud loving father to his daughters Cheyanne and Autumn. Sean will be...

Sister Darlene Mary Siebeneck, S.N.D.
Jan 31, 2021
SISTER DARLENE MARY SIEBENECK, S.N.D.Energetic, enthusiastic, ever smiling, Sister Darlene Mary Siebeneck strove to make God known and loved, especially to the many children she taught and the teachers she mentored. She aimed to lead each child to the fullness of his or her human and spiritual development. Sometimes called “darlin’” by co-workers, Sister was a “present of presence” to...

James Leonard Brierly
Jan 31, 2021
James Leonard Brierly age 77 of Jackson, passed away Sunday January 31, 2021 at Blue Creek Health Care in Whitehouse, Ohio. He was Born May 16, 1943 in Hillsdale, MI to Clelah Rader Brierly and Leonard J. Brierly. After his mother's death, his grandmother Fern Radar Williams raised him. James was a graduate of Camden Frontier High School and served...