Obituaries
Michael Vincent Pratt
Jul 10, 2019
Michael Vincent Pratt, 76, passed away unexpectedly at his rural Gibsonburg home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Born on Jan. 21, 1943, Mike was a son of the late Dominick Vincent Pratt and Christa (Tasker) Browning.
On Aug. 26, 1966, he married Donna Lee Maloney in Kitzmiller, MD. They were together for almost 45 years, until Donna’s death on June...
Dr. Willis "Bill" Russell McCune
Jul 7, 2019
Dr. Willis Russell McCune, 98, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Elmwood of Fremont. Willis “Bill” is survived by his son Rod (Polly) McCune of Norwalk, his daughter Charlotte (Don) Thompson of Parrish, Florida, his daughter Susan (Jim) Nicodem of Batavia, Illinois and his daughter Patti (Brad) Skiles of Warsaw, Indiana. In...
Sherri M. "Naner" Brunner
Jul 7, 2019
Fremont- Sherri M. “Naner” Brunner, 57, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2019 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on June 10, 1962 in Fremont to Richard and Edith (Sims) Coleman.
She was a 1980 Fremont Ross graduate. Sherri married her high school sweetheart James E. “Jamie” Brunner, Jr. on May 7, 1983 in Fremont. She will be remembered...
Ronald "Charlie" McDonald
Jun 27, 2019
Ronald A. "Charlie" McDonald, 76, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019 at the Willows in Bellevue, Ohio, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 10, 1943 in Fremont to Ervin "Evaden" and Marie (Schacht) McDonald.
Charlie was a 1962 graduate from Fremont Ross High School. On November 18, 1964, he joined the Army National Guard. He...
Lawrence P. "Bud" Long
Jun 24, 2019
Lawrence P. “Bud” Long, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 24, 2019. He was born on August 6, 1935 in Gibsonburg to Lloyd and Irma (Rideout) Long.
Bud was a 1954 graduate of Gibsonburg High School. He worked at Brush Wellman until his retirement in 1996. Bud enjoyed farming and all that it encompassed. He liked...
Matthew "Butch" Harpel
Jun 20, 2019
Matthew “Butch” Howard Harpel, 77, of Gibsonburg passed away at his daughter’s Gibsonburg home Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Born in Bradner, OH on Dec. 27, 1941, Butch was the son of Robert and Nettie (Morrison) Harpel. He graduated from Gibsonburg High School in 1959, and married Marilyn Schuett on Sept. 10 that same year in Jackson, MI.
Butch retired from...
Walker James & Sawyer Michael Muller
Jun 19, 2019
Walker James Muller and Sawyer Michael Muller were held in their parents’ arms before returning to walk with God and soar with the angels on June 19, 2019 at Toledo Hospital. Though their lives were short, they will live on forever in the hearts and minds of their loved ones. Left loving them deeply are their parents, Peter and Chelsea...
Donald Stacey
Jun 14, 2019
Donald R. Stacey, 73, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Bethesda Care Center. He was born on April 21, 1946 in Grundy, VA to William and Nellie (Wolford) Stacey.
On July 29, 1971, Donald married Sharlene Riddle Helblig. Together, they celebrated 41 years of marriage until her passing on February 2, 2013. He loved his...
Joseph "Ray" Sleek
Jun 14, 2019
Joseph “Ray” Sleek, age 83, of Helena, Ohio was well known and respected as the fiddle player, leader, and founding member of the Sleek Brothers Band for over 60 years. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family in the afternoon of June 14, 2019.
Born July 10, 1935 in Imler, Pennsylvania, Ray was the oldest living son...
Steven Slane
Jun 10, 2019
Fremont- Steven M. Slane, 54, passed away in his home on June 10, 2019. Born January 5, 1965 in Rogers, Arkansas to Lawrence and Frances (Wagner) Slane.
A graduate of Fremont Ross High School, Steven took on many jobs in the area as a machinist. When he was in good health, Steven enjoyed attending Sprint Car races, both locally and...
Marjorie Keller
Jun 10, 2019
Marjorie May Keller, 97, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Windsor Lane Health Care Center, Gibsonburg.
Born on Sept. 19, 1921 in Gibsonburg, Marjorie was a daughter of Clarence and Edna (Egert) Furry. She graduated from Gibsonburg High School and worked as a laborer for Union Carbide. Marjorie was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gibsonburg...
John Byers
Jun 7, 2019
John Joseph Byers, 58, of Louisville, KY and formerly of Fremont, passed away of cardiac arrest on June 7, 2019 at Baptist Health Care, East Campus in Louisville, KY.
John was born on April 3, 1961 in Fremont to Edward F. & Lois (Thrun) Byers. He attended St. Ann Elementary School and was a 1980 graduate of St. Joseph’s High...
Patricia J. LaPlant
Jun 6, 2019
Gibsonburg - Patricia J. LaPlant, 90, passed away on Thurs., June 6, 2019 at Primrose Assisted Living, Findlay, OH. She was born on March 17, 1929 in Toledo to the late Louis O. & Eleanor (Maire) Perry. Pat was a graduate of Waite High School, Toledo.
She was a farmwife and homemaker, but also worked for 23 years at Ole...
Samuel Bronson Gruner, DDS
Jun 3, 2019
Gibsonburg- Samuel Bronson Gruner, DDS, 87, passed away on Mon., June 3, 2019 at St. Charles. He was born on June 10, 1931 in Toledo to Orla and Mary (Bronson) Gruner. Dr. Gruner was a 1949 graduate of Gibsonburg High School and a 1956 graduate of Ohio State University where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He married...
Brianna Nicholle Burkett
May 30, 2019
Brianna Nicholle Burkett, 24, passed away in her sleep at her rural Gibsonburg home on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
Born on Sept. 22, 1994 in Oregon, OH, Brianna was a daughter of Yulinda Burkett. Brianna coped with Canavan Leukodystrophy all her life. Yet, with the love and care provided by her family and friends, she was able to graduate from...
Charlotte M. Amor
May 28, 2019
Fremont- Charlotte M. Amor, 87, went home to be with Jesus on Tues., May 28, 2019. She was born on Feb. 22, 1932 in Fremont to the late Stephen and Gladys (Folk) Little. On June 17, 1950, she married Richard Amor at the Eastside Presbyterian Church.
Charlotte retired from Heinz. She enjoyed four wheeling, listening to music, walking...
Heath Monroe
May 26, 2019
Heath Monroe, 41, of Perrysburg died Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
Born in Portsmouth, OH on Oct. 11, 1977, he was a son of Carlos Monroe and Faye (Parker) Brockschmidt and was raised by Faye and Rex Brockschmidt.
As a 1997 graduate of Lakota High School, Heath worked at Principle Business Enterprises as a machine operator. ...
Shawn Allen Jurovcik
May 23, 2019
Shawn Allen Jurovcik, 39, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his Fremont home.
Born on Dec. 19, 1979, he was a son of Stephen and Karen S. (Hoy) Jurovcik, Jr. As a graduate of Fremont Ross High School, Shawn worked as a laborer, just beginning a new position with First Choice Packaging in Fremont. Shawn loved his children and spending...
Jeffery "Jeff" Allen Koebel
May 20, 2019
Jeffery “Jeff” Allen Koebel, 54, passed away suddenly in Wyandot County on Mon., May 20, 2019. He was born in Fremont to Judith (Deno) Koebel and Gerald Koebel.
Jeff was a 1983 Fremont Ross graduate. During high school, he was an all-around athlete competing in several sports. He continued his love of sports by coaching softball and he was an...
Marguerite Gadjalski
May 20, 2019
Marguerite V. Gadjalski, 102, of Gibsonburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Riverview Nursing Home, Oak Harbor. She was born on March 26, 1917 in Gibsonburg to John & Hazel (Braden) Shull.
Marguerite was a 1935 graduate of Gibsonburg High School. Shortly after graduation, Marguerite married the love of her life, Frank Gadjalski, in Toledo. Together, they...
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