Obituaries
Phyllis A. Sturek
Dec 14, 2022
Phyllis A. Sturek, age 81 of Toledo, went peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was born to Theodore and Julia (Maciejewski) Wrzesinski on February 26, 1941. Phyllis graduated from Woodward High School in 1959 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Toledo prior to her teaching career. She taught...
Sister Mary Cyrilla Hellman, S.N.D.
Dec 12, 2022
Sister Mary Cyrilla Hellman was a woman of extraordinary wit, talent, and vision, who lived her life in seemingly ordinary--but highly effective--ways. An adventure-seeker, an “in charge” kind of person, Sister characterized herself as a farm girl, who treasured her German heritage in Delphos, Ohio. But a century of generous community spirit, creative work to benefit others, and life-giving friendships...
Kimberly Ann Mendoza
Dec 11, 2022
Kimberly Ann Mendoza, age 57, passed away December 11, 2022, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, after a lengthy illness. Kimberly was born August 12, 1965, in Ypsilanti, MI to Frank and Paula (Daschner) Moore. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1983. She will be remembered as a wonderful daughter, sister, mother and wife. Her caring...
Harry Reichow
Dec 9, 2022
Harry Reichow age 73 of Toledo, passed away December 9, 2022 at home. Harry was born April 18, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Harold and Betty (Seel) Reichow. A 1968 Start High School graduate he served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Harry married Diane Northington on April 18, 1998 in Little Flower Catholic Church. He retired in 2005...
Harlan Thomas Pierce
Dec 9, 2022
“The song has ended, but the melody lingers on…”Harlan “Thomas” Pierce of Toledo, Ohio was called home unexpectedly on Friday, December 9th, 2022 at the age of 66. The world has lost a great father, grandfather, friend, and loved one.Thomas was born on January 16, 1956 to Harlan and Carol (Martin) Pierce. In his younger years, Tom enjoyed racing dirt...
Pauline Carollo Morford
Nov 17, 2022
Pauline Carollo Morford, our beloved Italian mother/grandmother, age 94, passed away on November 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was currently living in Archbold and formerly of Napoleon and Toledo. Pauline was born December 30, 1927, to Peter and Lena (Mercurio) Carollo in Toledo, Ohio. Pauline attended Historic St. Patrick’s school for four years and then Blessed Sacrament...
Jack Davis Wittler
Nov 17, 2022
Addiction took the life of Jack Davis Wittler on November 17, 2022. Jack, born September 25, 1990, did not die from an overdose, but rather from the pain, shame, and circumstances of over a decade fighting the demons of his addiction. Following five years of sobriety that could not erase his pain, Jack relapsed and ultimately ended his life. His...
Joyce Marie Tyburski
Nov 17, 2022
Joyce Marie Tyburski, age 92, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away November 17, 2022, in The Gardens of St. Francis, Oregon, Ohio, surrounded by her children. Joyce was born March 31, 1930, in Toledo to John and Charlotte (Chimiel) Pennock. She attended St. Charles Grade School and was a 1948 graduate of St. Ursula Academy. Joyce was a loyal, loving,...
John Bernard Jokinen
Nov 14, 2022
John Bernard “Jack” Jokinen, 84, passed away at 6:14 p.m. November 14, 2022, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.Jack was born November 18, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to Eli and Clara (Meyer) Jokinen. He attended Sherman Elementary School, Macomber High School and graduated from Woodward High School in 1954. Jack served in the U.S. Army, a member of the Honor Guard...
Nathan R. Bigelow
Nov 8, 2022
Nathan R. Bigelow age 28 of Toledo, Ohio passed away November 8, 2022. Nathan was born March 2, 1994, in Oregon, Ohio to James and Lisa (Pyle) Bigelow. Nathan was thoughtful, caring, artistic and articulate. He loved spending time with his family and was a fantastic big brother to Alex. Nathan started hockey at age 11 and fell in love...
Cathy Lynn Steele
Nov 6, 2022
On Sunday, November 6, 2022, A loving mother and friend Cathy Lynn (Shake) Steele passed away at the age of 63 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Toledo. Cathy was born September 16, 1959, to Donald and Catherine Shake in Ottawa Lake, Michigan with her siblings, Cynthia, Donald Jr., and Daniel Shake. She moved to Louisville, Kentucky to further her career...
Beverly "Bev" Jean Lehman
Oct 22, 2022
Beverly "Bev" Jean Lehman has left the building. She left this world on October 22, 2022 in Sylvania, Ohio. Bev came into this life 11 minutes after her brother Richard "Dick" Straub and she has left this life 6 months after him. Born to Ellsworth and Elizabeth (Ruppel) Straub June 16, 1944, she attended Devilbiss High School, graduating in 1962....
Scott Eugene Burmeister
Oct 20, 2022
Scott Eugene Burmeister passed away on Thursday October 20, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 21, 1976, in Toledo Ohio, To Linda Burmeister and Floyd Eugene Coleman. He is preceded in death by his father Floyd Eugene Coleman, stepdad John Reasonover, great grandma Edith Ornes, great grandfather Richard F Ornes, great uncle Richard F. Ornes JR, and precious...
Chester J. Grochowski
Oct 11, 2022
On Tuesday, October 11th, 2022, Chester Joseph Grochowski, loving partner, father of two, grandfather of one passed away at the age sixty-six. Chet graduated from Bedford High School (73’). Chet was a huge Michigan & Steelers fan. He also loved to talk politics with his sister Judy and talking sports with his brother-in-law Tom. Throughout his career he worked at...
Timothy E. Davis
Oct 10, 2022
Timothy E. Davis age 70 of Toledo passed away Monday October 10, 2022, at UTMC. Tim was born in Toledo on August 12, 1952, to Charles and Geraldine (Dobrzeniecki) Davis. He was a 1970 graduate of Woodward High School. Tim was an orthopedic technician at Cole Orthotics and Prosthetics for 20 years, he then became a paraprofessional for the Toledo...
Rosemarie Danielak
Oct 1, 2022
Rosemarie Danielak age 89 of Toledo passed away October 1, 2022, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Rosemarie was born May 31, 1933, in Toledo to Frank and Mary (Manuszak) Waniewski. A 1950 graduate of Woodward High School, she married Eugene Danielak in St. Hedwig Church in 1956. She worked as a loan officer for City Loan Company until 1962...
Walter Kenneth Hall
Sep 21, 2022
Walter Kenneth Hall age 71 of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away Wednesday September 21, 2022, at his residence. Walter was born in the Philippines on August 6, 1951, to Paul and Elaine (Jose) Hall. He was very easy going and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his four-legged friend “MoMo”. Walter was a huge fan of...
Lois Louise Rywalski
Sep 14, 2022
Lois Louise Rywalski, age 86, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 14, 2022.Lois was born on August 13, 1936 to Myron and Daisy (Elizabeth) Stausmire. She was a proud graduate of DeVilbiss High School where she made many lifelong friends. After high school, Lois enjoyed a short career at Gulf Oil before marrying Donald Rywalski and starting...
Edie Dunne
Sep 3, 2022
Edie A. Dunne, age 63 of Temperance, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a 9-year battle with cancer. Psalm 91 was her life verse. Edie was born January 9, 1959 in Lansing, MI to Edward and Marjorie (Sutherland) Mohrhardt. A Sunfield, MI resident, she graduated in 1977 from Lakewood High School, where she played...
Karl Johnson
Aug 28, 2022
Karl Johnson age 80 of Toledo passed away in his residence on Sunday August 28, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on September 4, 1941 in Toledo to Karl and Delores (Durbin) Johnson. Karl was a general laborer and worked hard for much of his life until his 70's. After finally retiring he worked part-time in...
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