All Obituaries

Rita Marie Brewer, age 78, of Monclova, OH and formerly of Perryville, MO passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 3, 1943 in Toledo, OH to Thomas and Helen (Boyd) Glynn. Rita worked for MedCor at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Acklin Stamping, and Brewer Tree Service which she co-owned and operated with her husband William Brewer for over 20 years. Rita was a member of the Cousino Club, the Eagles, and the Elks. She was a...

Frederick Francis “Sonny” Lemerand, age 90, of Toledo passed away at home on Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was born August 27, 1931 in Toledo, OH to Frederick Joseph and Mildred (Reinbolt) Lemerand. Sonny was a graduate of Woodward High School and a Veteran of the US Air Force. He was employed as both a truck driver and foreman for Libby Owens Ford for over 30 years, retiring in 1983. He married Carole Bodeman in 1958 and together they raised two daughters. A former member of...

Marlene Ann (Szmania) Drabek, 79, of Toledo, OH passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was born to Chester and Florence (Lawecki) Szmania on September 4, 1942. She retired from Party City after working several years in the greeting card industry. Marlene was a lifelong parishioner of Regina Coeli Catholic Church where she was president of the Altar Rosary Society and held many other church responsibilities. She enjoyed puzzles, Notre Dame Football, and polka music. She...

On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Edward Adam Petryk, Jr. started his journey to be with his Lord and Savior.  He enjoyed the day with his two oldest grandsons before he passed.  He went to Caden’s graduation from high school and sat with Jacob during the ceremony.  He also cherished his youngest grandson, Dean, who would brighten his life by his baseball games with his dad.  He was born on June 23, 1950, to Edward and Helen (Banko) Petryk in...

John P. “Jack” Boyce Sr., age 90, of Toledo’s Point Place community passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 10, 1932 in Toledo, OH to William J. Sr. and Anna B. (Miller) Boyce. Jack served in the US Army during the Korean War (1952-1955). He worked his entire career in the credit department of the marketing division of Sun Oil, taking early retirement in 1989 after 32 years of service. At the time of his...

Stephen Edward Adamczewski Jr., age 50, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was born October 27, 1971 in Toledo, OH. Stephen attended St. Adalbert Grade School, Central Catholic High School and Start High School. A Veteran of the US Army, he worked as a store manager for the Pharm, and as a delivery truck driver for Frito Lay for over 20 years. Stephen loved fishing, enjoyed playing pool, and was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a former parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic...

Mildred Ann DeBoe, age 65, of Toledo, OH passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born on June 9, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Ann was a graduate of St. Ursula Academy “Class of 1974.” She was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church growing up. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, Ann loved entertaining and being the life of the party. She had a great sense of humor, and she was always generous and helpful to others. She was an excellent...

Julie Kay Esper, the light of our lives, died unexpectedly May 25, 2022. She was born March 4, 1973 in Toledo, OH.  Julie lived in Bertram, TX, a lovely small town in the Texas Hill Country. She moved there in 2004. She had wonderful friends and neighbors, especially Ronnie and Jodi who were her TX mom and dad. She worked at Meridell Achievement Center as the school registrar. It is a very caring community where she was greatly loved by the school staff and students. They will miss her...

George Edward McCormick, age 89, of Toledo and formerly of Sylvania, OH, passed away on May 25, 2022. He was born on May 24, 1933 in Toledo, OH to George B. McCormick and Lizzie Heidelberg. He attended Burnham High School and was employed at Tillotson Carburetor and Riker Products, retiring from the latter in 1997. A veteran of the US Army, he served as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division from 1953-1955. George married Barbara Vincent on August 13, 1952. Together they raised their 6...

Sharon Turner, age 63, formerly of Hannaford Dr. in Toledo, Ohio went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Rosary Care Center of Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 13, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio to Melvin and Mary Ann (Majchszak) Emahiser. Sharon was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Owens Community College. She was employed as an RN at Toledo Hospital and Heartland of Oregon. Sharon loved being an RN helping and taking care of people. She...

Marilyn Ann Jaquillard, age 72 has joined Jesus and her dear son Aaron in heaven on May 18, 2022. Marilyn was extremely talented at cooking and knitting slippers, making sure everyone had a pair. Her favorite holiday was Christmas with it being the Lord’s birthday. She also loved all the Christmas decorations. But most of all she loved being a mother to her three sons whom she loved more than words can say. They all were her greatest concern and she loved them unconditionally. Marilyn...

Christopher Thaddeus Majcherowicz, age 92, of Toledo, OH passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 15, 2022 with his loving wife at his side. He was born January 3, 1930 in Konin, Poland to Thaddeus and Casimira (Galas) Majcherowicz. He met the love of his life Josephine Smaciarz in Toledo. They were married November 20, 1954 and together they had two daughters. They celebrated 67 wonderful years of marriage this past fall. Christopher served in the US Army from 1951-1953 and was a...

Jennel Marie Lauman Castro, 34, of Toledo passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. She was born on March 14, 1988 in Toledo, OH to Ron and Marie (Bienko) Lauman. Jennel was a graduate of Whitmer High School, “Class of 2007”. A loving stay-at-home mom and homemaker, she was devoted to caring for her children; they were everything to her. She was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. When Jennel walked into a room you always knew she was there. Her infectious smile will...

Thomas Edward DeMuth Sr., age 70, of Toledo passed away at home on Monday, May 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 11, 1952 in Toledo, OH to Glenn and Edna Mae (Howey) DeMuth. Tom was a graduate of Whitmer High School and employed at Ford Motor Co. for 30 years. A skilled and creative craftsman, he enjoyed working with both wood and brick. He was also a good pool player, a collector of Kentucky Derby glasses and H-O trains, and an enthusiastic fan of Nascar and the...

Irene Veneva Miller, age 102, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Kingston of Sylvania. She was born August 3, 1919 in Bloomer Twp., MI to Henry and Ella (Burtraw) Rich. Irene graduated from Carson City High School in Carson City, MI, attended business school, and worked as a bookkeeper for Preferred Auto Insurance in Grand Rapids, MI before marrying Donald Ward Miller and devoting her life to caring for her home and family. She and her husband Donald were snowbirds...

Douglas J. Malinowski, age 67, of Temperance, MI passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born December 31, 1954 in Toledo, OH. After graduating from Woodward High School, he joined the Navy. He worked for many years at Kay Printing. After that he worked for himself as a handyman – he built his own house, helped his siblings with repairs, and was hired to do various jobs for many people. Doug enjoyed singing and playing his guitar, attending summer concerts in the park, building...

On April 26, 2022 Carmen responded to the Lord’s call for a beautiful soul to experience eternal life in heaven. She fit the bill perfectly as she was known for her virtues of wisdom, generosity, and love of life and family. She was born on April 25, 1940 in Toledo, OH to Bernard and Bernice (Byers) Pfeiffer. Carmen’s career as a secretary at the University of Toledo was highly regarded. She enjoyed going to garage sales and she loved to travel with her friends. She was a former...

Carl Daniel Bieniek, age 92, of Toledo, OH passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1929 in Toledo to Jacob and Constancia (Borowski) Bieniek. Carl was a graduate of Woodward High School and a Veteran of the US Army. A member of Teamsters Local 20, he worked for 38 years as a general laborer for Miller Oil, Tag Chemical, and Leaseway Inc., retiring in 1991. Carl was an avid golfer, a skilled bowler, and a fan of the...

Sharon Kay Zablocki, age 77, of Tecumseh, MI and formerly of Toledo, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 22, 1944 in Toledo to Ronald and Jennie (Van Der Meulen) Whitmill. Sharon was a well-known radio personality, hosting the Sharon and Chet Polka Party with her husband Chet Zablocki beginning in 1973, and Sharon’s Polka Party after his passing in 2004 for a total of 48 of the show’s 75 years. Sharon was...

Heidi Ann Duda, age 48, of Columbus, OH and formerly of Toledo passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Heidi was born at Fort Hood in Killen, TX on December 13, 1973. After her father’s military service, they moved to Toledo, OH. Heidi attended St. Adalbert Grade School and Calvin M. Woodward High School. After High School she moved to Columbus to attend ITT Technical Institute and later Phlebotomy School, but her passion was bartending. She tended bar at several Columbus...

Kenneth “Bronko” Bronikowski, 77, of Temperance, MI and formerly of Toledo, OH passed away at his home on Sunday, April 24. He was born on September 7, 1944, to Floyd “Pete” and Betty (Eisaman) Bronikowski. Ken graduated from Scott High School and went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966. After his discharge from the Air Force Ken worked as a millwright through Local 1090. Ken was very proud to earn his 50-year service pin as a member of...

Shirley Anne Rzadecki, 77, of Toledo, passed away at home on Friday, April 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 11, 1945 in Toledo, OH to Judson and Gladys (Curnutt) Brown. Shirley was a graduate of Woodward High School, “Class of 1963”. She was employed as a teller at several area banks including First Federal Savings and Loan, and as a Human Resource consultant for Air Transport International in Swanton, OH for 15 years, retiring in 2005. A loving...

Chester D. “Chet” Krieger, 86, of Temperance, MI passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, OH. He was born February 7, 1936 in Toledo, OH to Walter and Stella (Jagodzinski) Krieger. He graduated from Woodward High School in 1954. Chet was employed as a tool and die maker & repairman for several area shops including Toledo Mold, Doehler Jarvis, and Riehle Manufacturing. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, and socializing with his friends...

  Harold Max Barefield, 73, of Toledo passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice of Sylvania. He was born October 9, 1948 in Toledo, OH to Charles and Elizabeth (Winters) Barefield. Harold was a graduate of Clay High School, the Penta County Career Center, and Davis Business College. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force and a member of the American Legion Conn Weissenberger Post 587. A skilled mechanic, he worked for the Chrysler Corporation for 30 years, in the Body...

Bennie F. McPherson, age 89, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 26, 1933 in Williamsburg, KY to Benjamin and Grace (Campbell) Croley.  Bennie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. An avid reader throughout her life, she also enjoyed bowling and visiting casinos. She was a member of the VFW 3338 and 3265 Auxiliaries. Bennie is survived by her...

Bernice V. Lewandowski passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside late Thursday (March 24th) night. She was 91. Hers was a life devoted to family: a loving mother, a wonderful Busia, and a devoted “Aunt Bert” to her many nieces and nephews. Bernice was one of nine children born to Stanly and Frances (Portala) Napierala. She grew up “out the farms” during the Great Depression and World War II. She attended Burnham School. In 1950, she married Eugene S....

  Terry Albert Telfer, age 74, died March 23, 2022 at his home in Temperance, Michigan from natural causes. Born in Monroe, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He earned his doctorate degrees in Early American Literature and Early American History from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He is survived by his wife Ann; son, Daniel (Natasha); stepsons, Joshua, Jeremy, and Jason (Angela); five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He...

Dolores V. Beakas, age 95, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the Elizabeth Scott Care Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 13, 1926 in Toledo, OH to Joseph and Rose (Nowak) Katafiasz. Dolores worked at Champion Spark Plug, the Lanes/Peoples Drug Store, and in the bakery department at the Andersons Store on Talmadge Rd. She also worked with her husband George at their family-owned business, Beakas Cleaners on Junction Ave. A devoted wife, mother,...

Bryan Edward “Bummer” Dull, age 55, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Sylvania surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 12, 1966 in Toledo, OH to Kenneth and LaDonna (Eaglin) Dull. Bryan attended Whitmer High School and was a graduate of Van Wert High School. A self-employed handyman, he worked under the name “Affordable Improvements” for nearly 15 years. He was also a highly skilled woodworker. Bryan had...

Frank James Plewa Jr., age 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living, Lambertville, MI. He was born February 12, 1932 in Toledo, OH to Frank and Catherine (Sieja) Plewa Sr. Frank was a 1951 graduate of Libbey High School. He was employed as an engineer for the Jeep Corporation for 51 years, during which time he also served as Chief Union Steward. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a life member and Past Commander of the CWV Logsdon Walla Post 639, and...

Gary Earl Hergenrather, age 82, of Lambertville, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 13, 2022. He was born October 31, 1939 in Toledo, OH to Earl and Irene (Wall) Hergenrather. Gary was a 1957 graduate of Waite High School. He worked for the Toledo Transmission Company and for the Dana Corporation for 43 years, retiring as a supervisor in 2001. Gary was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. An avid golfer and bowler, he was a Marshall at...

Jeffrey Thomas Hemmelgarn, age 51, of Toledo passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo facility surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 3, 1970 in Toledo, OH to Lowell and Tina (Ringwood) Hemmelgarn. A “jack of all trades”, he worked in construction and as a handyman. Jeffrey is survived by his parents, Lowell and Tina; daughter, Christina Hall; brothers, Lee and Patrick (Kelly Harold) Hemmelgarn; nephew, Cody Harold; and...

God welcomed his humble servant “Don” into his glorious arms on March 11, 2022 and was reunited with his parents, Frederick John and Helen Louise (Mercurio) Schmoekel. While on earth, he showed what it truly means to be a Godly, kind, loving and family Man.  He was a 1966 graduate of DeVilbiss High School where he met the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Debbra Starr (Challen) Schmoekel on their senior trip to New York. He was a 50 years meat cutter - 40 plus years at...

Lois Ann Nowicki, age 88, of Toledo passed away at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born on June 28, 1933 in Toledo, OH to Joseph and Mary (Kaminski) Matuszewski. A graduate of Whitmer High School, Lois worked at one time for Toledo Scale, and at Seaway Foodtown as a bookkeeper and cashier for 28 years. She was a member of and Union Steward with the UFCW at Foodtown. Other memberships included Beta Sigma Phi, the F.O.E Aerie 197, and the Sylvania Moose Lodge 1579. A former parishioner...

Benny Dudek died on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the age of 93 in Monclova, Ohio, from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. Benny was born in Rossford, Ohio, on March 25, 1928, to Louis and Lottie (Kasman) Dudek.  A 1946 graduate of Rossford High School, his life-long employer was the Libbey-Owens-Ford Company of Rossford. He retired from LOF after 12 years as Plant Committeeman for the United Glass and Ceramic Workers of North America, AFL-CIO-CLC. During Army service in the...

Today we celebrate and honor the life of Jose Rosario Medina Zapata. We were blessed to have him for 67 years. He peacefully passed away March 4, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo facility, time 8:54 a.m. while he was in his wife's arms surrounded by his beloved family. Jose was born on September 9, 1954 in Ranchito De Coronados, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to his parents Jose Felimon and Tuburcia (Martinez) Medina. Jose received Christ in his life at a very young age. He was...

John Lee “Jack” Binder, age 90, formerly of Temperance Michigan, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at Kingston Residence of Sylvania. He was born January 30, 1932 in Toledo, OH to Gustave and Helen (Lee) Binder. Jack was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended the University of Toledo. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force. He began his early career pedaling an ice cream wagon around the Old West End then with First Federal Savings and Loan...

Timothy Paul Hudgin, age 77 of Toledo, OH died on February 24, 2022. He was born on July 6, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Arthur and Florence (Smith) Hudgin. Tim moved with his family at the age of 4 to a farm in Green Springs, OH. He graduated from Green Springs High School in 1962, then moved with his parents to Toledo to attend the University of Toledo. In 1965, Tim married Marcia Radecki and together they had 3 children. Tim became a Tool & Die/Model Maker and worked at several companies...

Harvey Edward Parker, age 77, of Toledo passed away at home on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 29, 1944 in Toledo, OH to Harvey and Alexina (Mariea) Parker. Harvey attended Erie Mason High School in Erie, MI and was a proud Veteran of the US Army. He was employed as a sales representative for Corrigan Propane, Rhino Propane, and Reliance Propane for over 23 years, retiring in 2018. Harvey enjoyed fishing and hunting, and he could fix just about...

Robert E. Michalak, 82, of Toledo, OH, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on August 11, 1939 in Toledo, OH to Edward and Helen (Tushman) Michalak. Robert was a graduate of Woodward High School. He began his employment career at Dana and went on to work for the Chrysler Corporation in Perrysburg for over 20 years. Robert loved spending time in the Upper Peninsula at his cottage in Newberry, MI as well as Traverse City, whether...

Genevieve Theresa “Genny” Muszynski, age 91, of Toledo passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Point Place Skilled Nursing and Rehab. She was born on July 24, 1930 in Toledo, OH to Anthony and Eva (Sieja) Grajczyk. Genny was a graduate of Libbey High School. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker, she worked at one time at Electric Autolite and enjoyed being an “Avon Lady” for many years. She was a wonderful cook and baker, known for...

Penny Marie Marcinkowski, age 71, of Toledo passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. She was born August 10, 1950 in Toledo, OH to Charles and Peggy (Snyder) Rawlings. Penny was a graduate of Sylvania Northview High School. She worked for Lott Industries for over 25 years, retiring as a Rehab Tech Supervisor in 2009. Penny was an avid QVC shopper and frequent “Garage Sailor”. She also loved traveling to Tawas City, MI and shopping with her fiancé...

June Alice Marie Fineske, age 96, of Tipton, MI and formerly of Oxbridge Dr. in Toledo, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian, MI. She was born on December 30, 1925 in Toledo, OH to Emmit and Lillian (St. Aubin) Lannen. June was a graduate of Libbey High School “Class of 1943”, and Mary Manse College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Art. June and her husband Kenneth were owners and operators of the Glendale Flower...

Bernadette Marie Perez, 44, of Toledo’s Point Place community passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was born at Riverside Hospital in Toledo, OH to Guadalupe and Theresa Perez on June 25, 1977. She was a graduate of Cherry Elementary School and Waite High School. Bernadette loved Sundays, spending time with family. She was a great cook, and wonderful mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She was a very hard worker. She loved the Cleveland Browns and Michigan Wolverines....

Richard “Veech” Walczak, 86, formerly of Toledo and Flat Rock, MI passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Sunset Village, Sylvania. He was born December 24, 1935 in Toledo, OH to Harry and Ardella (Rutkowski) Walczak. Richard was employed as a truck driver for Kroger and for E&L Transport in Brownstown, MI, and a member of Teamsters Local 299. A graduate of Macomber High School “Class of 1954”, where he was a talented baseball player, he was scouted by and dreamed...

Daniel Edward Wasikowski, 95, of Toledo passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Rosary Care Center, Sylvania. He was born April 7, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Valentine and Martha (Burzynski) Wasikowski. He attended St. Anthony Grade School and Libbey High School, where the day after he graduated he was drafted into the US Army. Dan proudly served with the 69th Infantry Division as a Staff Sergeant in Germany, France, and Belgium. After the war he worked as a USPS Mail Carrier and Postal...

Heaven has gained another angel, and our family has lost a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Sharon Grycza passed away Friday, February 4, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. We'll love and miss her forever! Sharon was born in Toledo on August 5, 1935, the only child of Theodore “Ted” and Martha (Poddany) Wojnarowski. A graduate of St. Theresa’s Elementary School and Whitney High School, Sharon also attended St. Ursula Academy. During high...

James Philip Dziewiatka, “Jimmy 9”, “Niner”, “Jim”, “Jimmy”, 78, of Toledo, passed on to be with the Lord in Heaven on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania. Jim was born on August 29, 1943, in Toledo, OH to John and Eleanor (Maciejewski) Dziewiatka. Jim graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1961 and attended the University of Indiana on a full golf scholarship. He was employed as a City of Toledo...

Timothy Alan Kina, 27, of Toledo passed away at home on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born October 4, 1994 in Toledo, Ohio to David and Melissa (Kolasinski) Kina. Tim attended Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School and Delta High School. His places of employment included the Kroger grocery store on Holland-Sylvania, Barrow Green House, and Clean Kut Lawncare. Fun-loving and easygoing, Tim always had many friends. He enjoyed bowling and billiards - if there was a pool table anywhere, he was...

Raymond Joseph Szymanski of Toledo, died Saturday, January 15 at the age of 98. He was born to John and Rose (Lyskawa) Szymanski on June 13, 1923. He was married to Mary (Petersen) Szymanski for 45 years before her passing in 1998. Ray graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1942 and soon after joined the Army where he proudly served in the Pacific. He continued his education at the University of Toledo getting his degree in Engineering.  He began his work at Johns Manville,...