Obituaries
Mitchell "Mitch" Robert Gillen
Jun 23, 2023
Mitchell "Mitch" Robert Gillen, of Delta, Ohio, was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 1, 2005, to his parents Jean (Burkard) Gillen and Ron Gillen. He tragically passed away at the young age of 17, Friday morning, June 23, 2023, following a single-car motor vehicle accident near his home.
Mitchell attended Four County Career Center and recently graduated from Evergreen...
Rose Marie (Wells) Foster
Jun 22, 2023
Rose Marie (Wells) Foster, age 86, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, June 22, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.
Rose was born on December 5, 1936 to Clifford and Alice (Whitten) Wells. She graduated in 1954 from Fulton High School in Swanton, Ohio. Rose was a 4-H advisor, Cub Scout leader, member of Veteran Motor Car Club,...
Margaret M. Richards
Jun 18, 2023
Margaret M. Richards, loving mother and devoted grandmother, passed away Sunday evening, June 18, 2023, at her home in Toledo, Ohio. She was 85.
Margaret was born on August 12, 1937, in Toledo to Joseph and Magdalena Petz. She graduated from Whitmer High School, and married Robert Richards. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2005. Margaret worked for...
Harry J. Culler
Jun 18, 2023
Harry J. Culler, age 89, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, June 18, 2023 at Swanton Valley Healthcare Center, with his family at his bedside. Harry was born March 2, 1934 in Swanton to Milton J. and Clara Della (Leininger) Culler. Harry graduated from Swanton High School and enlisted in the United States Army serving in the...
Thaddeus "Ted" W. Wyrembek
Jun 15, 2023
Thaddeus "Ted" William Wyrembek, age 70, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life Thursday afternoon, June 15, 2023, in his home, with his loving family at his bedside. Ted was born June 1, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio to Benjamin J. and Barbara C. (Penley) Wyrembek. Ted married Susan "Sue" Coates on June 17, 1972.
Ted retired in 2001 as an...
Roy L. Fry
Jun 12, 2023
Roy L. Fry passed away on June 12, 2023, at age 87. He had been in declining health for several years.
Roy’s parents were Gearhart and Pauline (Steffes) Fry and lived in Edon, Ohio where Roy attended high school and graduated in 1954. He enjoyed being with his classmates at the reunions.
On June 25, 1956, he married Peggy Everetts...
Timothy D. Forrest
Jun 11, 2023
Timothy D. Forrest, a loving brother and uncle who brought joy to all who knew him, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 11, 2023 due to natural causes. Born on May 27, 1953 in Toledo Ohio, Tim was the son of Donald Leroy and Phyllis Joan (Dennis) Forrest.
After graduating from Swanton High School in 1971, Tim went...
Donald Louis Kaczmarek
Jun 11, 2023
Donald Louis Kaczmarek was a beloved husband, father, grandfather (Poppy), and great-grandfather, and his life was filled with remarkable experiences and profound connections. Don was born on August 22, 1938, in Glencoe, Minnesota, and he passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Don was known for his remarkable skills as a handyman. He had a natural...
Mary Louise Skinner
Jun 9, 2023
Mary Louise Skinner, a devoted mother and dedicated teacher, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2023 at Story Point Senior Living in Waterville, Ohio. She was born on March 28th, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to Alphonse Sr. and Louise (Lukachek) Versprille.Mary received her Bachelor’s degree and went on to become a beloved teacher at St. Joseph's in Maumee, Ohio. She...
David Jerome Newbury
Jun 8, 2023
David Jerome Newbury, who drove a bus for TARTA and retired in 1998, peacefully passed away at his residence in Metamora, Ohio on Thursday, June 08, 2023, with his loving wife of 64 years, Carol at his bedside.
Dave was born on January 27, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to Elwyn and Ruth (Schumann) Newbury. Dave attended Libbey High School and...
Larry E. Leupp
Jun 6, 2023
Larry E. Leupp, age 78, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born August 23, 1944 in Archbold, Ohio to Orlen and Naomi (Frey) Leupp. He was devoted to his faith and was a long-time member of Fulton Union Christian Church in Delta. Larry graduated from Archbold High School in 1963. He took...
Glenna J. (Leithauser) Mekus
Jun 1, 2023
Glenna J. (Leithauser) Mekus, age 88, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Thursday afternoon, June 1, 2023, at the Fulton County Health Center, following complications from alzheimer’s disease. She was born May 5, 1935 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Leland R. and Gertrude D. (Krutsch) Leithauser. Glenna was raised in Brunersburg, Ohio and attended St. John grade school....
Marilyn J. Bonam
May 21, 2023
Marilyn J. Bonam, lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, May 21, 2023 at the Elizabeth Scott Community. Marilyn was born November 12, 1927 in Swanton, Ohio to Edgar and Donna (Schug) Weihl. As a child, Marilyn attended Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was baptized and confirmed. She graduated from Swanton High School, and earned her Bachelor’s...
Candy (Batdorf) Williams
May 13, 2023
Candy (Batdorf) Williams, age 80, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Saturday evening, May 13, 2023, at The Toledo Hospital. She was born December 8, 1942 in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Paul and Marjorie A. (Kirkman) Batdorf. Candy was a 1960 graduate of Swanton High School, and worked as a mail letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Toledo....
Rose Ann (Dowling) Loeffler
May 10, 2023
Rose Ann Loeffler, age 82, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at The Toledo Hospital. She was born on May 27, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio to her parents Dean and Luella (McCormick) Dowling. Rose Ann graduated from St. Mary's High School and worked as a bank teller at Farmers and Merchants and National City Bank,...
Philip Lee Shipman
May 10, 2023
Philip Lee Shipman, age 87, went home to be with Jesus on May 10, 2023. Philip was born in Wauseon, Ohio on November 2, 1935 to Sydney and Bertha (Apple) Shipman. He was a 1954 graduate of Delta High School. He and his twin sister, Phyllis were the last born of 14 children.
On October 18th, 1958, Philip was joined...
Beth Ann Haury
Apr 27, 2023
Beth Ann Haury, age 58, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Thursday evening, April 27, 2023, at Encompass Health & Rehabilitation Hospital in Toledo. Beth was born on September 28th, 1964 to Carlton and Mabel (Williams) Robinette in Toledo, Ohio. She was a 1982 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School and worked for Midwest Tape in Holland, Ohio for the past...
Helen Irene Peebles
Apr 27, 2023
Helen Irene (Rowland) Peebles, Wauseon, age 96 passed away April 27, 2023 at CHP Hospice, Defiance, surrounded by her family. She was born March 12th 1927 on her sister Wilma's second birthday to Clare Milo Rowland and Dortha Irene Shumaker Rowland. Helen lived most of her life in Lyons, Ohio until moving to Wauseon to live with her daughter and...
Heidi Melinda (Wymer) Walters
Apr 26, 2023
Heidi Melinda (Wymer) Walters, 50, of Swanton, Ohio gained her wings on April 26, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.
Heidi was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 12, 1973 to parents Chuck and Brenda (Ball) Wymer. She attended Liberty Center High School, graduating in 1992. Furthering her studies, she obtained an associate’s degree at Northwest State Community...
Jason Dean Lee
Apr 24, 2023
Jason Dean Lee of Swanton, Ohio passed away suddenly at his home on April 24, 2023. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 28, 1968. He was son of the late Herman Dewey Lee and Carley Jo (Jarvis) Lee.
Anyone that knew Jason, loved him. He was truly one of a kind. He could fill a room with laughter...
