Diane Balsizer

Toledo resident, Diane Balsizer, age 71, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Diane was born on May 26, 1943 to Ray and Lois (Andecover) Balsizer in Fremont. Diane was a 1961 graduate of Gibsonburg High School and a 1964 graduate of Riverside School of Nursing, Toledo. She worked as a RN at Riverside Hospital for the entire duration of her career. Diane loved to be out and social. She enjoyed crafts, reading, bowling, sewing, and shopping. She loved to travel and occasionally visit casinos. Diane is survived by her brother, Carl "Cal" (Lisa) Balsizer of Gibsonburg; nieces, Callie Rae and Jessica "Jake" Balsizer; and lifelong friend and caregiver, Mary Sue Wilkie of Toledo. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Donna Balsizer. Diane's family and friends greatly appreciate the support and care received from the entire staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. at the Herman-Kinn-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg where funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 11:00 a.m.. Pastor Blair Miller will officiate. Burial will be at West Union Cemetery, Gibsonburg. Contributions in Diane's memory may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Zion Lutheran Church, Gibsonburg. To express online condolences, please visit www.hermankinn.com