Obituaries

Gertrude Maxine Smith

Gertrude Maxine Smith

Mar 17, 2024

Gertrude Maxine Smith, age 91, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Sunday morning, March 17, 2024, with family at her bedside.  Maxine was born September 29, 1932 in Ogden, Michigan to Frank “Doc” and Matilda Ann (Cheney) Mossing. Maxine was a 1950 graduate of Swanton High School, and married Donald Francis Smith on February 3, 1951.  He preceded her...

Jerry Wilson

Jerry Wilson

Mar 15, 2024

Jerry Wilson 92, of Swanton, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 in the comfort of his home.   Jerry was a very hard worker his entire life, in his free time he enjoyed going to auctions, Fulton County Fair and the last couple years the Hollywood Casino.  Jerry is survived by his loving wife Mary Wilson (Schmidt), sons Gene...

Dalene Mae Whitaker

Dalene Mae Whitaker

Mar 10, 2024

Dalene Mae Whitaker, age 62 of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon, Sunday afternoon, March 10, 2024. Dalene was born June 13, 1961 in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Dallas Burr and Faylene Rose (Slaninka) Whitaker. Dalene worked as a chef for several restaurants in Fulton County. She enjoyed doing word puzzles and drawing. Dalene never met...

Joan Emily (Saunders) Silcox

Joan Emily (Saunders) Silcox

Mar 9, 2024

Joan Emily (Saunders) Silcox, age 88, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, with her loving family at her bedside, Saturday evening, March 9, 2024. Joan was born in Wauseon, Ohio on July 25, 1935 to Verne and Pearl (Leu) Saunders.  She was a devout Christian and an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Maumee, Ohio. Joan was...

Breanne K. (David) Walters

Breanne K. (David) Walters

Mar 9, 2024

Breanne K. (David) Walters, age 44 of Grand Rapids, Ohio, a devoted stay-at-home housewife and mother, passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2024, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Breanne was born  August 12, 1979 in Sylvania, Ohio, to Allen and Mariet (Judson) David. Breanne graduated in 1997 from Swanton High School. Her most fulfilling role in life was being a...

Jennifer (Blayz) Riebesel

Jennifer (Blayz) Riebesel

Mar 7, 2024

Jennifer Blayz Riebesel, age 57, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away in her home, Thursday morning, March 7, 2024.  She was born September 14, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio to Charles and Carol Sue (Hiser) Blayz. Jennifer was a 1985 graduate of Swanton High School, and worked 18 years at Lowe’s in the Home and Garden Center.Jennifer loved the outdoors, gardening, swimming...

Rubie "Bill" McClure

Rubie "Bill" McClure

Mar 7, 2024

Rubie “Bill” McClure, age 96 of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep, Thursday morning, March 7, 2024.  Bill was born November 23, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Rubie Arlo and Clista May (Worline) McClure.  Bill was a 1945 graduate of Swanton High School, and served in the United States Navy.  On August 14, 1948,...

Brenda Baus

Brenda Baus

Mar 2, 2024

Brenda S. Baus, age 66, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Brenda was born June 18, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio to Herman and Frieda (Adams) Baus. Brenda was a 1976 graduate of Swanton High School and worked over 25 years for Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center in housekeeping....

Michael "Iron Mike" Pawlinski

Michael "Iron Mike" Pawlinski

Feb 29, 2024

Michael D. Pawlinski, aka “Iron Mike”, age 69, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, February 29, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center surrounded by his family.  Mike was born, January 29, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio to Edward and Betty Pawlinski.  Mike was an iron worker for many years and member of Local #55.  He also was a...

Ray Kolodziejczyk, Sr.

Ray Kolodziejczyk, Sr.

Feb 23, 2024

Ray Kolodziejczyk, Sr., age 89, of New Port Richey, Florida, went to the happy hunting grounds Friday morning, February 23, 2024. He was born April 19, 1934 in Swanton, Ohio to John and Pauline Kolodziejczyk and was the youngest of seven children. Ray served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. After the Army, Ray met the love...

Ray Osterhout, Jr.

Ray Osterhout, Jr.

Feb 20, 2024

Ray Osterhout, Jr., age 97, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024, at Lakes of Monclova. He was born on July 18, 1926 in a farm house in Wauseon, Ohio to Ray, Sr. and Sylvia (Shipman) Osterhout.  Ray grew up on farms in Wauseon, Malinta and Delta, Ohio. He enjoyed working in the fields, taking...

Nancy Jeanne Lutton

Nancy Jeanne Lutton

Feb 13, 2024

Nancy Jeanne Lutton, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home in Wauseon, Ohio, Tuesday evening, February 13, 2024. Nancy was born on June 4, 1953 to Robert G. Lutton and Joela A. (Burkholder) Lutton. She graduated from Delta High School in 1971, and went on to pursue her degree in Education from Cedarville College.

Nancy dedicated her career to educating...

Ryan Charles Cruz

Ryan Charles Cruz

Feb 11, 2024

Ryan Charles Cruz, a beloved brother, son, grandson and friend, age 33 of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. He was born March 13, 1990, in Adrian, Michigan to Virginia Alamia. Ryan attended Adrian High School’s.

Ryan loved to cook and replicate his grandmother's cherished recipes. The connection he felt with...

Johanna Ruth Schwind

Johanna Ruth Schwind

Feb 3, 2024

On Saturday morning, February 3, 2024, Johanna Ruth Schwind, age 96, passed on to be with her husband, Joseph, and be joined together in the loving arms of our savior Jesus Christ.

Johanna was born on January 13, 1928, in Richfield, Ohio to Alfred “Dick” and Philomena (Dibling) Baker. Johanna was raised on a farm, working hard her whole life. She...

Cecile L. Kortier

Cecile L. Kortier

Feb 3, 2024

Cecile L. Kortier, age 86, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. 

Cecile Lorraine Tortorelli was born on March 11th, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Cecil W. and Alma A. (Smith) Tortorelli. On Sept. 15th, 1954, she married the love of her life, Paul C. Kortier, who preceded her in death,...

Timothy James Cook

Timothy James Cook

Feb 1, 2024

Timothy James Cook, known affectionately as Timmy, age 68, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, February 1, 2024 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born December 16, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, to James and Helen (Mangum) Cook. Timmy attended Good Shepherd Catholic Grade School as well as Waite High School and Cardinal Stritch. On June 16,...

Brian J. Hall

Brian J. Hall

Jan 20, 2024

Brian J. Hall, age 68, a resident of Liberty Center, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born March 12, 1955, in Toledo to Gerald and Shirley Ann (Schondel) Hall. 

 Brian knew his way with tools and was known as a skilled handyman. He was a hard worker who his customers could...

Richard Homer Gillen

Richard Homer Gillen

Jan 20, 2024

Richard Homer Gillen, age 80, lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday morning, January 20, 2024, while in the constant care of his beloved wife, Helen. Richard was born September 1, 1943 to Victor and Meredith (Kline) Gillen, in the very same house where he resided his entire life. Richard was a 1961 graduate of...

Bradley Mock

Bradley Mock

Jan 18, 2024

Bradley Clay Mock, age 63, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with lung cancer at the Swanton Valley Nursing Home on Thursday, January 18, 2024. He was the son of Jerry Allen Mock (deceased) and Patricia Ann Davis Floro.

Brad grew up in Ohio and after graduating from Four County and Liberty Center High School he worked...

Michael Patrick Noe

Michael Patrick Noe

Jan 12, 2024

Michael "Mike" Patrick Noe, age 75, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. He was born March 17, 1948 to the late Ivo "Ike" Noe and Irene (Reiter) Noe who preceded him in death along with his sister Suzanne Noe.

Mike was a Swanton High School 1966 graduate who was drafted into the United States Army 1rst...

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