Obituaries

Mar 27, 2020

Robert P. Elendt, Sr., age 80, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, March 27, 2020, at Swanton Valley Care & Rehabilitation.  He was born November 29, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Emil and Anna (Schudel) Elendt.  

Robert was a heavy equipment operator and 50-year member of the Union.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming.

He is survived by...

Mar 27, 2020

Marilyn "Jean" Vandenbusche, age 87, of Blissfield, Michigan, entered into eternal life, Friday morning, March 27, 2020, at Lenawee Medical Center, under the care of Hospice.  She was born, September 18, 1932 in Adrian, Michigan to George and Edna (Greenwald) Baldwin.  Jean was a 1950 graduate of Adrian High School, and on December 27, 1952, she married Henry B. Vandenbushe. ...

Mar 22, 2020

Richard C. "Fritz" Fuller, age 72, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away of a sudden heart attack, Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2020.  He was born June 14, 1947 in Swanton, Ohio to the late Robert Lee and Edna May (Dunkerton) Fuller. Richard was a 1965 graduate of Swanton High School.  He enlisted in the United States Army and was a...

Mar 22, 2020

Gary L. Fitch, age 71, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home, following a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  He was born July 29, 1948 in Grand Rapids, Ohio to Marion and Charlotte (Ross) Fitch, and 1966 graduate of Swanton High School.

Gary worked as a maintenance engineer for Rexam Beverage Can factory in Whitehouse, Ohio, where...

Mar 20, 2020

Kathleen Helen Bolyard passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the age of 62, in Toledo, Ohio.  Kathy was born on March 13, 1958 to Fred & Sylvia (Poturalski) Bolyard, as the youngest daughter.  Kathy was a graduate of Swanton High School, class of ’76.  She worked various jobs over the years, but found most enjoyment in her time...

Mar 16, 2020

Michael Francis Tammarine, Sr. passed away on March 16, 2020. He was born on September 3, 1942 to Frank and Bernadine Tammarine. Mike grew up in and attended Sylvania Schools where he excelled at football and wrestling. Mike was a licensed barber, and then went into Law Enforcement. He worked his way through the ranks of the Medical College of...

Mar 9, 2020

Richard Dean Hobby, Sr., age 86, of Antioch, Tennessee, formerly of Swanton, Ohio, passed away late Monday evening, March 9, 2020, at Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born February 6, 1934 in Sardis, Arkansas to Gilbert and Bessie (Waters) Hobby. Following graduation, Richard enlisted in the Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran. He married his...

Mar 8, 2020

Frances Sophia Zientek, age 94, of Assumption, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Sunday evening, March 8, 2020, at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee. Frances was born May 2, 1925, in Metamora to Bartholomew and Frances (Konecny) Stasa. Fran, Franny, Mom, Grandma and Granny as she was known to all who knew and loved her, was a life-long resident of the Assumption-Metamora area.

She was a 1944 graduate of Metamora...

Mar 1, 2020

Richard H. Tulk (Harry B), age 81, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at home and surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born June 1, 1938 to parents Harry Benjamin and Evelyn Viola Tulk in Detroit, Michigan. Richard lived in Toledo Ohio but made Swanton, Ohio his home for more than 50 years.

After Richard graduated...

Feb 25, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

Rose Ann Drennan, age 91, of Berkey, Ohio, passed away, Sunday evening, February 16, 2020 at Flower Hospital. She was born November 1, 1928 in Richfield Township, Ohio to Peter Z. Lemle and Lucille D. (Smith) Lemle. On October 21, 1950 she married Arthur Ralph Drennan.  He preceded her in death on September 18, 2007.

After graduating from Burnham High School in...

Feb 14, 2020

Joyce Marie Bailey, 86, lifelong resident of Delta, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, February 14, 2020 with in home hospice care. She was born January 1, 1934 in Delta to Herbert and Amy Loretta (Knapp) Lammon. On December 20, 1950 she married Richard W. Bailey. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1974. Joyce was a factory worker for many...

Feb 10, 2020

 

Mildred “Sue” Scheuer (nee Koeppe) passed away on February 10, 2020, at the age of 90 years old.  She was a resident at Sunset Village in Sylvania, OH.  She was born November 8, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Oscar and Marie (Kusel) Koeppe.   She was a graduate of Woodward High School.   Sue moved to Metamora after marrying Paul Scheuer...

Feb 7, 2020

Thomas L. McGhee, age 88, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, February 7, 2020 at Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center.  He was born November 6, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to Harold F. and Leona O. (Perry) McGhee.  He grew up in Erie, Michigan and the family later moved to Toledo. Tom was a 1949 graduate of Swanton...

Feb 7, 2020

Heather M. Nycum, age 39, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Friday morning, February 7, 2020.  She was born October 8, 1980 in Toledo, OH to Kenneth and Christine (Keough) Nycum. 

Heather enjoyed spending time with her children, as well as crafts and going to the park and camping.   

Besides her parents,...

Feb 4, 2020

John Perry Wirick, “Stumpy”, age 72 years young, of Swanton Ohio, went to be with our Lord and Savior in Heaven this past Tuesday afternoon, February 4th, 2020 at Luke's Hospital. He was born August 27, 1947 in Waldron, Michigan to his adopted parents Perry Wirick and Lillian (Bulont). At 16 years of age Stumpy moved to the Toledo, Ohio...

Jan 23, 2020

John E. Green, age 60, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2020.  He was born July 8, 1959 in Toledo, OH to Joseph and Barbara (Kasch) Green. John was a 1977 graduate of Springfield High School.

John was an amazing car painter. He was a volunteer firefighter for Berkey/Richfield Township, serving as Assistant Chief of...

Jan 20, 2020

Jan 18, 2020

Walter “Walt” Henry Lange, age 81, of Swanton, Ohio, died Saturday, January 18, 2020, surrounded by his family following a stroke and a brief stay at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born on May 7, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio to Arthur and Margaret (Willey) Lange. 

He graduated from Macomber High School in 1956. Following high school, he attended the...

Jan 6, 2020

John J. LaFountain, age 54, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away, suddenly, Monday morning, January 6, 2020.  He was born August 14, 1965 in Toledo, Ohio to James and Patricia (Tekesky) LaFountain.  John was a 1983 graduate of Swanton High School and attended Penta Vocational School, where he went through the Diesel Agricultural Mechanics program.  John was a truck driver for...