Obituaries

Thomas L. Spitler

Thomas L. Spitler

Jan 14, 2021

Thomas L. Spitler age 73 of Toledo passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at Ebied Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. Thomas was born in Fremont, Ohio on December 18, 1947 to Milan and Elizabeth (Maschke) Spitler. He was a high school graduate of Genoa High School and soon entered the U. S. Army and was sent off to Vietnam. Thomas was...

Sister Mary Doretta Peter, S.N.D.

Sister Mary Doretta Peter, S.N.D.

Jan 10, 2021

Humble and reserved, attentive to others’ needs, hard-working and ever attuned to God’s will, Sister Mary Doretta Peter allowed God to direct her life. Led by God, Sister was able to lead others to God, especially little children and students with learning disabilities until her death on January 10, 2021.Born on April 2, 1949, in Toledo to Richard and Dorothy...

Thomas Oliver Trax

Thomas Oliver Trax

Jan 8, 2021

Thomas Oliver Trax passed away peacefully on January 8th 2021, at the age of 93. He was born October 31, 1927 in Reading, Pennsylvania to Arthur and Olive (Walters) Trax. Thomas served in the Marine Corps Reserve following WWII and spent the majority of his career with Ford Motor Company. He was an accomplished musician, playing bagpipes for numerous bands...

Marian E. Pilatowski

Marian E. Pilatowski

Jan 4, 2021

Marian E. Pilatowski age 95 of Toledo passed away Monday January 4, 2021 in her residence. She was born in Monroe County, MI on August 9, 1925 to Maurice and Lillian (Naylor) Smith. Marian graduated from Scott High School in 1943. She married Stephen Pilatowski on October 19, 1946 and he preceded her in death. Marian was a homemaker who...

Daniel J. Miller

Daniel J. Miller

Dec 21, 2020

Daniel J. Miller, age 64, passed away at home on Dec. 21, 2020.He was born to Norman J. and Nancy L. (Textor) Miller in Toledo, Ohio.Dan graduated from Central Catholic High School. He had worked in various restaurants as well as at P & J Industries before retiring.He was preceded in death by his father, Norman and older brother, Kenneth....

James L. Ryan

James L. Ryan

Dec 21, 2020

James L. Ryan age 91 of Toledo passed away Monday December 21, 2020 in his residence. James was born in Toledo on November 22, 1929 to Frank and Elizabeth Ryan. James was a U. S. Army Korean War Veteran. James was a tool and die maker for many years. He had worked his way up to becoming the owner of...

Joan Marie Miller

Joan Marie Miller

Dec 20, 2020

Joan Marie Miller age 93, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away December 19, 2020 at Aspen Grove in Lambertville, Michigan. Joan was born April 20, 1927 in Toledo to Roman and Mary (Krauza) Blachowski. She graduated from Woodward High School in 1944 and married Ty D. Miller April 23, 1948. She worked as a cashier for many years at Sylvania...

Nieves Mendoza

Nieves Mendoza

Dec 18, 2020

Nieves Mendoza age 83 of Erie, Michigan passed away December 18, 2020 in the Toledo Hospital. Nieves was born August 5, 1937 in Thrall, Texas to Max Gallegos and Josephina Ramirez. She married Jose Mendoza August 22, 1955 and together they raised 10 children and 2 grandchildren.Surviving are her loving husband of 65 years Jose, children, Maria (Nato) Montoya, Carlos...

Gary Reichlin

Gary Reichlin

Dec 17, 2020

Gary Reichlin, 75, died December 17, 2020 at ProMedica Flower Hospital.Gary, a lifelong Toledo resident, was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and Miami (Ohio) University. He was a teacher both in occupation and in life. Family, friends and students at Franklin Elementary School and East Toledo Junior High School had the opportunity to learn the value of an uncompromising...

Barbara "Bebe" Tucker

Barbara "Bebe" Tucker

Dec 16, 2020

Barbara Tucker, Arts Activist, Educator, and FundraiserArts advocate, fundraiser, and fashion consultant Barbara (Bebe Lou) Tucker, a resident of the Detroit area for over 60 years, died peacefully on December 16, 2020 in Maumee, Ohio at the age of 98. She had sold her home in Bloomfield Hills. MI in 2012 and moved to Maumee to live with her daughter...

Mitchell B. Prater

Mitchell B. Prater

Dec 16, 2020

Mitchell Bradley Prater age 24, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020 after 9 months of courageously battling brain cancer. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 6th 1996 to Brad and Kathy (Gill) Prater. Mitchell attended Christ the King Grade School and was a 2014 St. Francis...

Sister Mary Joseleen Hemker, Snd

Sister Mary Joseleen Hemker, Snd

Dec 15, 2020

“By living in the presence of God in the spirit of faith, we trust that one day we will be led to the fullness of joy when we shall see God face to face.” These words characterize well the life of Sister Mary Joseleen Hemker. On December 15, 2020 God called her to eternal joy after 75 years as a...

Larry Houghtlen

Larry Houghtlen

Dec 14, 2020

Larry Houghtlen age 63 of Toledo died Monday December 14, 2020 at his residence. Larry was born in Toledo on February 15, 1957 to Perry and Ruth (Elzenheimer) Houghtlen. Larry was a handyman most of his life and also owned his own roofing business. He had a great passion for his family and helping others. Larry had the gift of...

Cindy Jo Vasquez

Cindy Jo Vasquez

Dec 14, 2020

Cindy Jo Vasquez, 58 years, passed away Dec/14/2020 at home while being cared for by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Cindy was born in Toledo OH on January 27, 1962 to Joe and Irene Barnes. Cindy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed helping others, playing bingo and spending time visiting with her children...

Sheryl Ann Wingate

Sheryl Ann Wingate

Dec 13, 2020

Sheryl Ann Wingate, 53, of Toledo Ohio, entered the gates of Heaven on December 13, 2020. Sheryl was born to Keith and Janice (Taylor) Loeffler on August 2nd, 1967. A 1985 graduate of Mason High School, she married the love of her life, Paul on October 19th, 1984. Sheryl, worked a number of different jobs throughout her life, but she...

Rev. Jerry S. Craig

Rev. Jerry S. Craig

Dec 3, 2020

In celebration, God called Rev. Jerry S. Craig home on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Together again in unity with his wife Sharon of 63 years. Jerry was born in Toledo on August 6, 1940 to Scott and Irene (Ellis) Craig. As a basketball and cross-country standout for Whitmer High School, Toledo, OH, leadership was a natural talent framing his career...

Marjorie C. Krauser

Marjorie C. Krauser

Nov 28, 2020

Marjorie C. Krauser, age 77 of Pinole, California passed away November 28, 2019, in her home. Marjorie was born May 31, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio to Stanley and Marjorie (Bricher) Krauser. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy, St. Vincent School of Nursing, Toledo Ohio and earned her Master of Nursing Degree at the University of Denver, Colorado. Marjorie worked in...

Thomas Adrian Lajeunesse

Thomas Adrian Lajeunesse

Nov 27, 2020

Thomas Adrian LaJeunesse passed away suddenly but was surrounded by his family on November 27, 2020. Tom was born on March 17, 1944 to Dolphus and Eleanor (Dalton) LaJeunesse. He graduated from Macomber High School i n Toledo and worked for many years in the tool and die industry before retiring i n 2004. He had many hobbies over the...

Jimmy Wayne Brown

Jimmy Wayne Brown

Nov 25, 2020

Jimmy W. Brown, age 80 of Toledo, passed away November 25, 2020 in Flower Hospital after a battle with Covid 19. Jimmy was born December 30, 1939 in S. Albany, Kentucky. A graduate of Burnham High School, Jimmy married the love of his life Constance Mae Hoover on May 23, 1959. He was a strong- willed loving man who had...

Steven E Pezzin

Steven E Pezzin

Nov 20, 2020

Steven E Pezzin, age 56 of Toledo, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Orchard Villa in Oregon, Ohio. He was born September 29, 1964 to John J. and Virginia M. (Hall) Pezzin in Toledo. Steven attended DeVilbiss High School and transferred to Bowsher High School, where he graduated. He worked as a sorter for the U.S. Post Office. Steven was...