Obituaries
John T. Rinkowski
Nov 12, 2019
John T. Rinkowski, age 69, of Lambertville, MI passed away November 12, 2019 at Flower Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Toledo, November 5, 1950 to Henry and Lucille (Kramer) Rinkowski. A 1968 graduate of Central Catholic High School, John married Elaine Ambroziewicz October 20, 1973 in St. Hedwig Catholic Church.John worked over 30 years for...
Karen Sue Franklin
Nov 9, 2019
Karen Sue Franklin, age 56, of Swanton, passed away November 9, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 9, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to George and Anna Lee (Doughtery) Spolarich. Karen graduated from Forest High School in Ocala, FL. She married Paul Franklin August 16, 1985 and together they raised their four children. Karen was...
Francis "Frank" Czekaj
Oct 31, 2019
Francis “Frank" A. Czekaj age 67 of Toledo Passed away Thursday October 31, 2019 in his residence. Frank was born in Krakow Poland. He was a city of Toledo retiree. Frank enjoyed fishing, bowling, working on computers and doing his yard work. He liked to watch the Green Bay Packers, and spend time with his in-laws at their place on...
Catherine "Kitty" Barnett
Oct 28, 2019
Catherine “Kitty” Barnett, age 68 passed away on October 28th at Lakes of Sylvania.The daughter of Harold and Mary Ann [Shea] Arquette, Kitty was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 6, 1951.She grew up in the Old West End, graduated from Rosary Cathedral Grade School, Central Catholic High School and the University of Toledo. She was employed in the medical...
Dorothy Liwo
Oct 26, 2019
Dorothy Liwo age 74 of Toledo passed away Saturday October 26, 2019 in Kingston of Sylvania. Dorothy was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 17, 1945 to Casimer and Alice (Toczynski) Maroszek. Dorothy was a retired human resource agent. Dorothy had a motto of "everybody else first",which made her an amazing Caregiver. She loved her family and spending time with...
Vera Flick
Oct 23, 2019
Vera Flick age 94 of Temperance, MI passed away at her home Wednesday October 23, 2019. She was born in Ypsilanti, MI on February 9, 1925 to Percy and Grace (Huston) Randall. Vera loved traveling and Fl in the winter. But her favorite destination was always “Home”.In 1953 Vera and husband Robert established Flick’s Package Liquor on Summerfield Rd (many...
Irving H. “Bud” Fellman
Oct 18, 2019
Irving H. “Bud” Fellman, born January 21, 1927 to Irving H. and Mary Anne (Kober) Fellman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2019, with family at his side. He loved his family. He was an army surgical tech during WWII. He was a chemist 38 years at Gen Corp. He enjoyed golfing, reading, gardening, traveling...
Larry Eugene Stevens
Oct 18, 2019
Larry Eugene Stevens, age 85, of Holland, Ohio, died Friday, October 18, 2019, peacefully in his home with his loving daughter and nurse by his side. Larry was born July 7, 1934, to Steve and Edith Stevens in Ashland, Ohio. On May 16, 1952, he married Donna (Yaske) Stevens and began a marriage spanning over 62 years until her death...
Frances Rosalie Nowak
Oct 10, 2019
Frances Rosalie Nowak, age 75 of Toledo, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Franciscan Care Center. She was born February 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Frank Anthony and Florence Lillian (Czubachowski) Nowak. When she was five years old, her parents, along with her siblings returned to Toledo where Frances became a third-generation member of St. Hedwig parish and...
Dolores "Lola" D. Garay Rodriguez
Oct 8, 2019
Dolores “Lola” D. Garay Rodriguez, local Hispanic and civil rights activist, passed away peacefully in her beloved North End home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 22, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to Ramona and Cirilio Garay. At 18, she married Santos Rodriguez, Jr. and they moved to Lima, Ohio. They later settled in Toledo where they...
Dorothy Szczepaniak
Oct 5, 2019
Dorothy Szczepaniak age 88 of Point Place passed away peacefully October 5, 2019 at home. Dorothy was born September 3, 1931 in Toledo to Walter and Eva (Zglinski) Tucholski. The oldest of 3 children Dorothy graduated from Woodward High School and married Steve Szczepaniak on April 16, 1955 in St. Hedwig Catholic Church. She worked at St. Vincent Hospital as...
Michealine Sherwood
Sep 30, 2019
Michealine Sherwood age 92, of Toledo, died Monday September 30, 2019 at the Gardens of St. Francis (formerly Little Sisters of the Poor). Michealine was born in Toledo on October 15, 1926 to Alexander and Apolonia (Rojek) Grzecki. She was a graduate of St. Hedwig Elementary and Woodward High Schools. On November 4, 1950 she married Stanley Sherwood. Michealine was...
Beth Essex
Sep 29, 2019
Beth Essex, 72, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 29, at Ebeid Hospice. She was born September 2, 1947 to Thomas and Marion (Neff) Essex. She is survived by children, Jesse Levi Rowe of Sidney, Australia, and Christine Rakay of Lindsey, Ohio; siblings, Linda (Jim) Thibert, Cheryl (Tom) Ward, and Michelle (John) Newton; and two grandchildren. In addition...
Roman Bialecki Jr
Sep 29, 2019
Roman Bialecki Jr age 61 of Ottawa Lake, MI passed away Sunday September 29, 2019 in the Cleveland Clinic. Roman was born on November 26, 1957 to Roman and Thelma (Barnhart) Bialecki. Roman was in the automotive glass industry for 30 years. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed bowling, cruises to the Caribbean, and riding his Harley. He also loved...
Mark J. Knorr
Sep 25, 2019
Mark J. Knorr, age 56, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Josina Lott Residential and Community Services. He was born March 11, 1963, to Dale H. and Lillian E. (Rinkowski) Knorr in Toledo. Mark attended Lark Lane School and worked as a line worker for Lott Industries for many years. He was a member of Regina Coeli...
William A. Crapsey Sr.
Sep 20, 2019
William a Crapsey Sr. 75 of Toledo passed away Friday September 20, 2019 in Wauseon, Ohio. William was born in Toledo on April 27, 1944 to Joseph and Mildred (Kelly) Crapsey. He was a retired truck driver that enjoyed his days camping, fishing, watching his Steelers play, but most of all enjoyed time spent with family and close friends. Billy...
Valerie Nieszala
Sep 14, 2019
Valerie Nieszala, formerly of Toledo’s Polish Village, passed away at the age of 98 on September 14, 2019 at Rosary Care Center, Sylvania, Ohio. Valerie was born November 5, 1920 in Toledo to Joseph and Mary (Jurska) Durka. She graduated from Woodward High School in 1939 and married Edward Nieszala in St. Adalbert Catholic Church on November 27, 1958. In...
Barbara (Zak) Madrzykowski
Sep 13, 2019
Barbara (Zak) Madrzykowski On September 13, 2019, Barbara passed away peacefully at Hospice and was reunited with Jerry, her loving husband of 43 years. Barb was a 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School where she made unforgettable friendships that lasted a lifetime. Barbara retired in 2008 after 19 years at Macy’s. Barb was a devoted parishioner of St. Hedwig’s...
Dale Harrison Cherko Jr
Sep 13, 2019
Dale Harrison Cherko Jr. age 46 of Holland, Ohio passed away Friday September 13, 2019. Dale was born on November 15, 1972 in Toledo, Ohio to Dale Cherko Sr. and Catherine (Arellano) Medellin. Dale enjoyed playing the guitar. He had been involved with Kung Fu early in his life. He was a huge fan of The Ohio State University. Dale...
Holly Marie Beins
Sep 11, 2019
Holly Marie Beins, 36, passed away peacefully on September 11th 2019 with family at her side. She is preceded in death by her son Wyatt Thomas Hetherington, her father Robert Clegg, and grandfathers Richard Metroff and William Beins. Left to cherish her memory are her children Johnny and Kevin Hetherington.Holly was born November 10th 1982 in Toledo, OH. She was...
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