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James Edward Holcomb, Sr.

James Edward Holcomb, Sr.

Jun 4, 2016

James Edward Holcomb, Sr., age 84, a lifelong resident of Sandusky County, a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and brother went home to be with his Lord peacefully at his home Saturday afternoon, June 4, 2016. Jim was born to his parents Orla Leroy and Evelyn Mae (Garey) Holcomb, Sr. in Bradner, Wood Co., OH on Nov. 13,...

Carmen Vargas

Carmen Vargas

Jun 3, 2016

Carmen Vargas, 70, of Fremont, passed away at the Regency Hospital, Toledo on Friday, June 3, 2016. She was born on November 25, 1945 in TX to Pedro & Olivia (Ramon) Lopez.

She is survived by children, Mario Vargas, Felipe Vargas, Linda Osborn, and Carmen Vargas; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Lopez; and many nieces & nephews.

A Graveside Burial...

Joyce Fish

Joyce Fish

Jun 2, 2016

“Nanny” Joyce Ann (Barber) Fish was born on January 15, 1930 in Fremont to Harry and Ruby (Chase) Barber. She lived in Hessville from 1933 until settling in Gibsonburg in 1998. Nanny had worked for Stokely's and Boyer's Restaurant, Lindsey until retiring from H.J. Heinz Company after 17 years of employment. She enjoyed gardening, walking, and most of all spending...

Marie E. Wagner

Marie E. Wagner

Jun 1, 2016

Dec. 1, 1918 -- June 1, 2016

Marie E. Wagner, 97, of Fremont, moved into her Father's House in heaven, following a stroke. She was a strong farm woman who did not give up easily, but God granted her a gentle peaceful journey with the tender loving hands Elmwood of Fremont's caregivers.

She was the daughter of Henry and Ina...

Marie L. Roth

Marie L. Roth

May 30, 2016

Lifelong Gibsonburg resident, Marie L. Roth, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Mon., May 30, 2016 at Valley View Care Center, Fremont.

 

Born in Gibsonburg on Aug. 6, 1927, she was a daughter of Jacob and Alice (Avers) Gross. Marie graduated from Gibsonburg High School in 1945. Later, on Mar. 22, 1969, she married Burton Roth...

Donna Jean Craun

Donna Jean Craun

May 29, 2016

Donna Jean Craun, 86, of Burgoon, passed away Sun., May 29, 2016 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Fremont. Born on July 2, 1929 to Russell and Susan (Bennett) Johnson, Donna was a 1947 graduate of Jackson Burgoon School. On October 15,1948 she married Chester Craun in Greenup, KY. He passed away on January 18, 2013. Donna was a homemaker and a...

John Christopher Steinmetz

John Christopher Steinmetz

May 27, 2016

John Christopher Steinmetz, 44, of Lakewood, OH passed away Fri. May 27, 2016 in Lakewood.

Born in Toledo on June 1, 1971, he was the oldest son of John and Suzette (Hofelich) Steinmetz. John graduated from Woodmore High School in 1989 and attended literature courses at Wright State University. He will be remembered for his literary intrigue, being a avid...

Julie A. Heuring

Julie A. Heuring

May 22, 2016



Julie Ann Shively Heuring, born September 27, 1959, passed away on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. Though her life ended early, she lived every day as if it was her last. Julie had a gift for making people laugh and brightening the lives of all around her. Her love for her family and friends was her driving...

Michelle A. Kindred

Michelle A. Kindred

May 18, 2016

Michelle "Micki" Ann Kindred, 50, of Fremont, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. She was born on December 11, 1965 to Joseph C. & Marian (Haas) Kindred, Jr. in Fremont.

Micki graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1984. She graduated from Terra Tech Center in 2015 with an Associate's Degree in...

June Lucille Hoch Hilty

June Lucille Hoch Hilty

May 16, 2016

June Lucille (Maier) Hoch Hilty, 93, of Fremont, passed away on Mon., May 16, 2016 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. She was born on July 29, 1922 in Fremont to Joseph & Lucille (Allen) Maier.

June married her first husband, Jack Hoch, on Feb. 6, 1943; he passed away in 1979. She then married Kenneth F. Hilty in Nov....

Catherine M. Garner

Catherine M. Garner

May 16, 2016

Catherine M. Garner, 97, of Gibsonburg, passed away on May 16, 2016. Surviving are her children Shirley and Donald Garner both of Gibsonburg; and granddaughter Shari. A graveside service will be held at St. Lawrence Cemetery on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11 am. Family and friends will be welcomed to the cemetery beginning at 10 am. Father Christoper Bazar...

Lola L. King

Lola L. King

May 16, 2016

Lola Louise King, 85, of Fremont passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Stein Hospice, Sandusky. She was born on April 6, 1931 in Fremont to Joseph Edward Amor, Sr. and Lillian (Myers) Amor.

Lola was a 1949 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. She was a homemaker, but also owned & operated the King's Embroidery, and worked as...

Lucille Fork

Lucille Fork

May 8, 2016

Lucille “Lucy” Fork

Gibsonburg:  Lucille “Lucy” Fork, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016, Mothers’ Day, at the Bowling Green Manor in Bowling Green, Ohio, following a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

She was born on April 29, 1927 in Black Joe, Kentucky to George and Allie McDonald.  The family then moved to Como, Texas when she was...

Sawyer James Purdham

Sawyer James Purdham

May 7, 2016

Sawyer James Purdham entered our world without his heart beating on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at the Bellevue Hospital.

Sawyer will be greatly missed by his parents, Brittani Guggisberg and Eric Purdham; grandparents, Rick Purdham of Bellevue, Annette & Steve Guggisberg of Fremont,; great-grandparents, Kathy Guggisberg of Vickery and James Ripple of Fremont; and many aunts and uncles.

Sawyer...

Alice Marie Palomo

Alice Marie Palomo

May 7, 2016

Alice Marie Palomo, 56, passed away on Sat., May 7, 2016, at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Fremont. She was born on July 31, 1959 in Fremont to Santiago and Juana (Alva) Palomo.

Alice graduated Fremont Ross High School in 1977. Alice was a very skilled hard worker, having multiple jobs. Alice attended  Victory Church, Fremont.

She will be remembered as always...

Loran Clarence McClish

Loran Clarence McClish

May 4, 2016

Loran McClish, 82 of Gibsonburg, Ohio passed away May 4, 2016 in his home under hospice care in the company of his wife and daughter. Born May 27, 1933 in Woodville, Ohio, he was the son of Clarence and Arlene (Scoville) McClish. A 1952 graduate of Woodville High School, Loran was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country...

Betty J. Brooks

Betty J. Brooks

May 1, 2016

Betty J. Brooks, 84, passed away Sun. May 1, 2016 at her residence in Helena.

Born in Defiance, OH on April 26, 1932, Betty was a daughter of Lloyd Wheeler and Ethel (Bohn) Wheeler. Betty attended Woodville Schools and, later, nursing school.  She worked as a nursing LPN for many years, mostly with the Columbus State Hospital.  Betty retired in...

Sheryl Gail Elkins

Sheryl Gail Elkins

Apr 28, 2016

Sheryl Gail Elkins, 57, of Fremont, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Bethesda Care Center, Fremont. She was born on February 1, 1959 in North Carolina to Francis & Virginia (Wheeler) Ptacek.

Sheryl married Elmer Ernest Elkins on July 24, 2010 in Fremont; he passed away on November 8, 2015.

Sheryl is survived by children, Leighann (Mark)...

Darleen Kay Turner

Darleen Kay Turner

Apr 25, 2016

Darleen Kay Turner, 68, of Fremont, formally of Battle Creek MI,  was born on Nov. 18 1947 and passed away suddenly on Apr. 25 2016. Cremation has already taken place.

Gary L. Mathna

Gary L. Mathna

Apr 22, 2016

Gary L. Mathna, 77, formerly of Woodville, passed away at his rural Fostoria home on Fri. April 22, 2016.

Born in Woodville on Feb. 5, 1939, Gary was a son of Chester and Gracie (Danaska) Mathna. Gary worked at Martin-Marietta, retiring in 2001.

In Roanoke, VA on Sept. 27, 1978, Gary married Doris (Donnel) Klotz, whom he had known since...

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