Previously Listed Perrysburg Messenger Journal Obituaries 2010



FREDERICK R. CORNE

Frederick R. Corne, 63, of Perrysburg, died February 20, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Garden City, Michigan, to William and Dorothy (Kauffman) Corne. He married Kathleen Sugalski on September 19, 1970, in Trenton, Michigan. He enlisted in the Army during Vietnam, however served in Germany. Mr. Corne was a sales representative traveling throughout the United States. He and his wife traveled the state of Michigan and visited lighthouses throughout the Great Lakes region. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; son, Nicholas Corne (Shawn Bintz), and daughter, Marian (Eric) Honeywell; brothers: Robert (Elaine) Corne, Richard (Sherry) Corne; sisters, Janice Renn, Beth (Wayne) Frasier, Charlene (Pat) Hodges, Pamela Littler, and Debbie (Tom) Upton, He was preceded in death by brothers, Roger, Ronald and Rodney. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, February 24, at 2 p.m., at Witzler- Shank Funeral Home 222 East South Boundary, Perrysburg, with burial to follow in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation, 5901 Monclova Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537.




JAMES W. MILLON

James Waller Millon, 59, of Perrysburg, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born October 18, 1950, in Clarinda, Iowa to Robert and Zella (Waller) Millon. In 1953 the family moved from Iowa to Findlay, Ohio. He attended Findlay High School and graduated in 1968. He was a gifted athlete; played high school and collegiate baseball and was a diver for the high school swim team. He attended the University of Toledo and graduated in 1972. His leadership skills emerged early as during his senior year he became president not only of Theta Chi fraternity but also became the student body president. He graduated from the University of Toledo Law School in 1976. Mr. Millon had a successful career, not only as an attorney, but as an entrepreneur. He began his legal career as an assistant city prosecutor in Maumee, moved to the private sector, and established a successful practice in Maumee with Helen Coe. In 2005, he accepted an offer to become a member of Eastman and Smith, Ltd. He also was a former co-owner of the Penguin Palace in Maumee and the ABC Security company. He married Candace (Candy) Angle on March 26, 1977. He enjoyed golfing, scuba diving, snow skiing, traveling with family and friends, and parties on the deck. He lived life to the fullest. Mr. Millon was a longtime member and past president of the Toledo Country Club, and a member of the club’s 1887 Society. He was a founding member of the Toledo Golf Hall of Fame. Jim also, with Ned Hoffman, helped found the Order of the Elves, a grassroots, private charity that over the last decade has grown to well over 100 members and raised in excess of one hundred thousand dollars on behalf of foster children of northwest Ohio. Last year the Elves gave Christmas gifts to 110 of these children and their foster families. Jim worked tirelessly on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northwest Ohio, the Toledo Golf Hall of Fame and the Order of the Elves, and was proud to be a Junior League of Toledo husband. He is survived by Candy, his wife of 33 years; children, Dayna and John Peter; brother, Al; father, Bob; nephews, Stephen Millon, Matt (Patty) Angle, Michael Angle, Corbin Angle, Tristen Angle, Jacob Vicander; nieces, Tracey Angle and Selina Angle. Friends will be received today, Wednesday, February 24, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, where a scripture service will be held at 8 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 150 Enterprise, Bowling Green. Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the charity of the donor’s choice, or to the Order of the Elves, c/o Eastman and Smith, P.O. Box 10032, Toledo, Ohio 43699-0032.




JUDY A. KLEOPFER

Judy Ann (Paepke-Hill) Kleopfer of Toledo, formerly of Perrysburg, died February 18, 2010, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1942, in Temperance, Michigan, to William and Mildred (Cherry) Paepke. She graduated from Bedford High School and attended Stautzenberger College. She worked many years as a secretary at numerous companies in and around the Toledo area. Ms. Kleopfer was a past member of the Toledo Mothers of Twins Club, the Lutheran Women’s Society and was a member of Cedar- Creek Church. She enjoyed travelling, camping, baking and cooking. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; children, Christine Hill-Strong, Charlene (David) Wirth and Sherri (Christopher) Dauer; stepchildren, Joey (Julie) Kleopfer, Kim Kleopfer, Debbie (Alan) Kledzik and Rick Kleopfer; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Carl Paepke and Junior Paepke; sisters, Maude Griner and Fern Eichenberg. A memorial service is pending and will be held at CedarCreek Church in Perrysburg. Arrangements are being handled by Bersticker- Scott Funeral Home.




ESTHER L. COGAN

Esther L. Cogan, age 71, of Perrysburg, died Friday, February 19, 2010, in her home. She was born March 7, 1938, to Roy and Helen Bullis in Monclova, Ohio. She was employed as a deli clerk with Anderson’s for 10 years. She is survived by her children, Debra (Ralph) Sizemore, Becky Sizemore, Donald (Sharon) Cogan and Lisa (Randy) Cogan; nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; sisters, Virginia McFeters, Ada Butz, LaVerne Clingenpeel and Ruth Ann Bovee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Cogan. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, February 24, at 11 a.m., at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary, Perrysburg. Interment will follow in Ft. Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice and Home Healthcare or the Cancer Research Center.


M. FRANCES SCHEIDER-SCHRAMM
M. Frances Scheider- Schramm, 80, better known to her many friends and family as “Fran,” died Saturday, February 13, 2010. She was born June 23, 1929, in Greenup, Kentucky, to Elijah and Maryland (Quillen) Wright as one of 10 siblings. She moved to Perrysburg as a young woman, where she remained until the early 1990s, when she relocated to Sarasota, Florida. Over the years, she was a bank teller for several local banks and a past member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sarasota, as well as Zoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg, where she taught Sunday School and was past president of the Altar Guild. She is survived by her children, Beverly (Pala) Balasubramanian of Ball Ground, Georgia, and Richard (Lisa) Scheider of Holland, Ohio; granddaughters, Melissa, Kris and Cassandra; two great-grandsons; sister, Nancy (George) Lambroff; stepdaughters, Sue Helmlinger and Paula (Duane) Haas, and step-grandsons, Wes, Tyler and Hunter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Dale Scheider, in 1982. She later married Larry Schramm, who preceded her in death in 2007, after 17 years of marriage. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 20, at Zoar Lutheran Church, Perrysburg. Arrangements were made by the Maison- Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Zoar Lutheran Church, Perrysburg.


ELIZABETH KOZLOWSKI
Elizabeth “Betty” Kozlowski, 84, died February 20, 2010, at her residence. She was born January 23, 1926, in Toledo, to Louie and Francis (Stadler) Zitslsperger. She married Harold Kozlowski on February 9, 1946, in Toledo, and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2004. Ms. Kozlowski was a librarian for Way Public Library for 11 years and a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Marianne Geisbuhler of Perrysburg and John (Leslie) Kozlowski of Colorado Springs; grandchildren, Karen (Greg) Keiser, Jacob (Kelly) Kozlowski, John Kozlowski, Jeffrey Geisbuhler, Holly (Nick) Roberts, Ellyn and Andrea Bedi; greatgrandchildren, Emily Keiser, Morgan Keiser and Lucy Kozlowski and son-in-law, Robert (Sonja) Bedi. Along with her husband, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Bedi. Friends will be received today, Wednesday, February 24, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 25, at 10:15 a.m., at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 East Front Street, Perrysburg. Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Comfort Keepers.


JAMES LOGSTON
James L. Logston, 79, died Sunday, February 14, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born January 27, 1931, in Brinkhaven, Ohio, to James and Nora (Mobley) Logston. He served in the United States Army. He married Beverly Singer on June 12, 1954, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Mr. Logston was a supervisor at The Andersons, retiring in 1996. He was a former member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dowling, Ohio. He was an avid fan of Toledo Mud Hens and Cleveland Indians baseball. He also enjoyed hunting and all types of music. He is survived by his children, Robert (Tamie) Logston of Bowling Green, Ohio, Nora (Troy) Rodenberger of Green Cove Springs, Florida, Jim (Karla) Logston of Fleming Island, Florida, Douglas Logston of Toledo, and Daniel Logston of Perrysburg; sister, Dolores Meehan of Orlando Florida; grandchildren, Tara, Troy (Holly), Bobby (Sharon), Jason, Emily, Noah and Donnovyn; five greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife on August 8, 2001. Friends will be received today, February 17, from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg. Visitation will continue Thursday, February 18, at 10 a.m., at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dowling, until the time of services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tim Rothfuss officiating. Burial will follow in New Belleville Ridge Cemetery, Dowling. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, or the American Cancer Society.


KAREN REYNOLDS
Karen Anne (Monroe) Reynolds, 66, died February 14, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 16, 1943, to F. LeRoy and Francis Monroe, Ms. Reynolds spent most of her childhood years in Bowling Green, Ohio, where she graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1961 and attended Bowling Green State University, majoring in art. After raising her family in Wadsworth, Ohio, she resided in Perrysburg, to be near her sister and her family while being employed by Perrysburg Eye Associates. She enjoyed drawing and had a special fondness for hugs, crafts, puzzles, antiques, country music, animals, volunteering, and anything Swedish (family heritage). She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Bob) Pickering of Hinsdale, Illinois, Kristy (Erin) Reynolds of Carrollton, Texas, and Brett (Julie) Reynolds of Medina, Ohio; grandchildren, Taylor, Kendall, Emma, Kayden, Benjamin and Josh; sister, JoAnne (Jack) McPherson of Perrysburg; brother, David (Barbara) Monroe of Southaven, Mississippi; nephews, Jeffrey (Terri) McPherson, Jay (Katy) McPherson, Jon (Kris) McPherson, Joel (Becky) McPherson, Chris (Dana) Monroe and Michael (Nikki) Monroe; greatnieces and great-nephews Katy and Kim (and special great-niece Brooklyn), Annie and Ryan, Kevin, Kyle and Michael, Andrew and Grace, Morgan, Ty, and Ryan, Ethan and Erin. She was preceded in death by her parents and her infant sister, Judith Karen. Memorial services for family and friends are being held today, February 17, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dowling, Ohio. A private family reflection will begin at 10 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11 a.m. A fellowship meal will follow. Arrangements are being made by the Marsh Funeral Homes, Luckey, Ohio. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider helping deaf children, Special Olympics, Humane Society interests or a charity of the donor’s choosing.
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ROBERT DEIS

Robert E. Deis, 64, died February 11, 2010, at Toledo Hospice. He was born October 16, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, to Robert and Louise (Johnson) Deis. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Deis married Kathy Fiser in Toledo, on November 11, 1972. He was a technical representative for Xerox and retired in 2005. He was a past lecture and an active member at St. Rose Catholic Church for more than 30 years. Mr. Deis was an avid golfer, playing up to six days a week and most recently playing at Pebble Beach Golf Course in California. He enjoyed going to the beach, attending concerts and dancing. Mr. Deis is survived by his children, Scott and Lauren Deis; mother, Louise Deis; sister, Susan (De) Stewart and brother, Michael (Jean) Deis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy, in 2006. He also was preceded in death by his father; son, Michael Deis and sister, Judy Deis. A Scripture service was held Monday, February 15, at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Tuesday, February 16, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church, Perrysburg. Burial was in St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael P. Deis Scholarship Fund at the University of Toledo, American Cancer Society or to an organization of the donor’s choice.
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JOHN HASKINS SR.
John William “Bill” Haskins Sr., 79, died Friday, February 12, 2010. He was born January 22, 1931, to John and Blanche (Rogers) Haskins in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He grew up in New Martinsville, West Virginia, and graduated from Duke University, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Norris DDE-859 as CIC officer. He remained active in the Naval Reserve for the rest of his life, retiring as a commander. After active duty in the Navy, he became licensed as a professional engineer, and worked in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Lima, Ohio, for the Westinghouse Corporation. Mr. Haskins became the electrical engineering supervisor at the Space Radiation Effects Laboratory in Newport News, Virginia. He received a master’s degree in engineering education from Pennsylvania State University and for the rest of his life, he taught at the University of Toledo, where he retired as a professor emeritus. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Glenn Reams Haskins, children, John (Annette) Haskins Jr., Benjamin Haskins, Barbara Bainter and Michael Haskins; grandchildren, Caitlin, Lisa and William Bainter and Catherine Haskins; brother, Don (Jodi) Haskins and sister, Ruth Scott. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 20, at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 200 West Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Funeral arrangements are being made by the Witzler- Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Planned Parenthood. In lieu of flowers, take someone you love to lunch.




PAUL KLEEBERGER

Paul L. Kleeberger, 85, of Perrysburg, died Monday, February 8, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Perrysburg, on October 21, 1924, to Frank and Addie (Shipman) Kleeberger. He married Theresa Hauer, in Perrysburg, on June 15, 1946. Mr. Kleeberger was a World War II Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific theatre, and worked for Champion Spark Plug in various positions before retiring in 1985 as an aviation scheduler. He was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed rooting for local amateur and Detroit area professional teams. He enjoyed playing tennis and golf at many local area courts and courses. He repeated his hole-inone feat on the par 3 quarry hole at Tangle Wood Golf Course nearly 25 years apart. He also enjoyed fishing and being outdoors . He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perrysburg, the Zenobia Shrine, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Jester’s, Perrysburg Phoenix Lodge #123 F&AM, Chapter Council and Commandery, and Perrysburg VFW Post 6170. He is survived by his sons, David (Diane) Kleeberger of Perrysburg, and Kent (Gwen) Kleeberger of Sanibel Island, Florida; granddaughter, Lindsey; great-grandson, Wilson Cooper-Kleeberger; brother, Ralph (Leeann) Kleeberger of Perrysburg, and sister, Adelyn Marshall of Granville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa, on August 19, 2004. Masonic services were held Friday, February 12, in the Witzler Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 13, in the First United Methodist Church, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Ed Groff officiating. Burial was in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions.
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KERMIT RUDOLPH

Kermit Charles Rudolph, 76, of Perrysburg, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born in Moline, Ohio, on August 23, 1933, to John and Verna (Libbe) Rudolph. He married Nancy Fulks on December 27, 1958. Mr. Rudolph graduated from Lake High School and Bowling Green State University, where he received a degree in business administration. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epislon Fraternity. He served in Japan as an Army officer, where he managed the largest officer’s club in the far East and was a customs officer in Tokyo. Upon discharge, he returned to own and operate the Pemberville Lumber Co., which expanded to the Rudolph Lumber Co. on Conant Street in Maumee. He then became involved in land development. He developed Woodside Terrace, Angola Village, Three Meadows, Oakmont, Western Meadows in Findlay, Manhattan Boulevard, Fort Meigs Shopping Centers and Cedar Business Industrial Park, among others. He was an avid sports fan, especially BGSU football and hockey, and a longtime member of the Falcon Club and President’s Club. He followed games home and away, and often traveled with the teams, where he became close to many players and their parents. While a member of the Browns Backers, he went to the reunion games. Fishing was a favorite past time, and he enjoyed boating on the Maumee River, Lake Erie and Sarasota, Florida waterways, where he had a vacation home. His hobby was working in his yard. In 1974, he hosted a German exchange student for Maumee Rotary. This relationship has continued since then and they always felt a unique bond. A genealogy study indicated that they are related. He enjoyed traveling, and especially enjoyed cruises. He has maintained many friends in Germany and Japan. He served on the Zoning Board of Appeals, and was a 51-year member of the First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, where he was a deacon and elder. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nancy; sons, Thomas (Kimberly) and Stephen (Susan) Rudolph; grandchildren, Maxwell, Samuel, Gayle, Gretchen and Hans; brothers, John (Mary), Philip; sisters, Mary Oberdick and Helyn (Charles) Kurfess, twin sister Kathleen (Ron) Holzman; sister-in-law, Marilyn, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frederick. Family and friends may visit Friday, February 12, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Broadway, Maumee, on Saturday, February 13, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in Mr. Rudolph’s name to Parkinson’s Foundation of NWO-Center of Excellence Fund, 1930 North State Route 19, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 or NPH Fund, UT Foundation 2801 West Bancroft, MS 319 Toledo, Ohio 43606.
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ROBERT GROLLE

Robert C. Grolle, 86, of Perrysburg, died Sunday, January 31, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. He was born in Perrysburg on September 23, 1923, to Carl and Myrtle (Deverna) Grolle. He married Betty Hess, in Perrysburg, on May 1, 1947. Mr. Grolle was a 1941 Perrysburg High School graduate, where he was active in athletics. He then served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a corporal in the Philippines. As a lifetime farmer, he was a member of the Luckey Farmers Grain Association and was a charter and 60-year member of the Wood County Farm Bureau Council. He also worked with North American Van Lines for 20 years. He raised horses and ponies, entering them in various parades and giving rides to school children on field trips to his farm. His hobbies included carpentry, bowling and playing darts through the church. He was a member of Zoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg, where he served as a former trustee and deacon, served on other various committees, and was an original board member of Abundant Life. He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Lin (Daniel) Pilz of Saline, Michigan, Judy (David) Leybourn of Wolverine Lake, Michigan, William Grolle of Jupiter, Florida; grandchildren, Bryce Pilz, Kyle Pilz, Steve Leybourn and Jay Leybourn; greatgrandsons, Talen and Liam Pilz; sister, Joyce (James) Ryder of Wausau, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Grolle. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 11, at 10 a.m., at Zoar Lutheran Church, Perrysburg. Burial was in New Belleville Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to either Zoar Lutheran Church or American Diabetes Association.
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BARBARA APPLEGATE

Barbara Fredericks Applegate died January 21, 2010, at Arbors at Waterville. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Helen Scott and John Fredericks. She lived in the Toledo area since 1954, when she and her husband, Donald Applegate, moved from Santiago, Chile. They were divorced in 1974. Ms. Applegate was the marketing director for Mercy St. Vincent Hospital (formally St. Vincent Medical Center) for 20 years, retiring in 1986 when she founded her own healthcare marketing consulting company, Applegate & Associates. She was active in the social service agencies of Toledo, serving on the board of trustees at various times, of Child and Family Service, Mental Health Board, Crittenton Services, Visiting Nurse, COMPASS, among others. She graduated from Vassar College and completed her early education in Rochester, New York, where her friends still reside. Her post-college employment was with IBM in New York City. Ms. Applegate pursued her hobby of genealogy, serving as a volunteer at the Mormon Family History Center. She traveled in search of her ancestors throughout the country. She leaves a rich history of her family and an abundance of background papers and research in documentation of her work. She is survived by her son, John (Joyce) Applegate of Jackson, Mississippi; daughters Martha Applegate of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Anne (Tim) O’Brien of Perrysburg; grandchildren Juliette Applegate of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Evan Applegate of Jackson, and Ryan Applegate of Jackson; great grandchildren, Alyssa and Christopher Hutchings of Albuquerque; “bonus grandchildren, Kelley, Sean (Kristin), and Megan (Britton) O’Brien, and “bonus great-grandchildren, Maci, Brieanna and Colin O’Brien. She was preceded in death by her brother, Pierce Fredericks, and her longtime companion, Roger Taylor. A memorial service and celebration of a life will be held at Carranor Hunt and Polo Club on January 31, at 12:30 p.m. Those attending are invited to share lunch and memories after the service. Arrangements were made by the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorial tributes may be made to the Way Public Library, Perrysburg, the Mormon Family History Center, Church of the Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ, Perrysburg, OH, or to a fellowship of the donor’s choosing.


NANCY ELLEN FOX
Nancy Ellen Fox, 78, of Oregon, Ohio, died Monday, January 18, 2010, in the home of Kevin and Charlene Fox. She was born on January 5, 1932, in the Trilby area of Toledo, to Joseph and Geraldine (Daly) Main. She married James Fox on March 20, 1950, in Monroe, Michigan. Ms. Fox worked as a member of the wait staff for Gladieux Catering for 10 years and was a member of CedarCreek Church. She also helped found and served as a volunteer for the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Toledo. She is survived by her children, Rebbie (Tony) Spahn, Jennifer (Cennis) Zablocki, Kevin (Charlene) Fox, Jamie Fox (Patty Zill), Daryl (Judy) Fox, Kathy (Rick) Shortridge, Tim (Dawn) Fox, Beth (Guy) Hill; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brothers- in-law, Paul Runyan, Robert Fox and Larry Kirsch; sister-in-law, Natalie Main, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, on August 11, 2006. She also was preceded in death by her brothers, James and George Main; sisters, May Catherine Runyan, Mary Igo, Carolyn Hovey and Eileen Runyan. Funeral services were held Friday, January 22, at CedarCreek Church, Perrysburg, with her grandson, the Rev. Luke Shortridge, officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, CedarCreek Church or to the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Toledo.
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DALE HANSON

Dale C. Hanson died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born to Arthur and Ina Hanson on December 16, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Birmingham (Michigan) High School. He served in the Air Force Reserves while attending Bowling Green State University. Mr. Hanson worked as a draftsman for 50 years in both Michigan and Ohio. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, watching University of Michigan athletic events, being outdoors, fishing, camping and attending the extracurricular activities of his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of four years, Griseldis; son, Todd (Kim) Hanson; daughters, Mary (David) Munger and Elizabeth (Aaron) Bortz; stepdaughter, Karen (Phillip) Fritts; grandchildren, Natalie Hanson, Max and Ana Claire Munger, Ally, Sam, Janie, and Lucy Bortz, Evan and Aric Fritts, and brother, Larry (Karen) Hanson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Sharon (Naumann) Hanson. Visitation and memorial services were held Monday January 11, at the Walker Funeral Home, Toledo. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Red Cross P.O. Box 595 Toledo, Ohio 43697 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio 30000 River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.


ALICE LIPPINCOTT
Alice Voland Lippincott, 95, died January 15, 2010, at Perrysburg Hospice. She was born Esther Alice Voland on February 20, 1914, at the family farm on Five Point Road in Perrysburg. More details of life on the farm can be found in the book, “It Happened on Five Point Road,” written by her older sister, Anna Mae Kohl. The book is available at Way Library in Perrysburg as well as several other libraries in Wood County. In 1927, when she was 14, she witnessed her mother’s death in an auto accident. Although the memory of that event would never heal, she spent the next 80 years of her life pursuing all the positives that life has to offer. She wrote and produced youtube videos (e alice lippincott speaks and e a lippincott wins). She is survived by her sons, Roger Lippincott of Ocean Pines, Maryland, and Conrad (Sharon ) Lippincott of Perrysburg; grandchildren, Gail (Chris) Bassolino of Wayne, New Jersey, Doug Lippincott (Isabelle Kane) of Sudbury Massachusetts, Laura (Matt) Margolies of Galena, Ohio, Michelle (Fred) Dunford of Canton, Michigan, Lisa (Chris) Neeson of Toledo; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Kolasinski and brother, John Voland, both of Perrysburg, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by siblings Helen Clark, Anna Mae Kohl, Lizzy Woolley, Christian (Bub) Voland and daughter-in-law Janet Lippincott. A memorial and celebration of her life is being planned for February 20, at 11 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe Street, Toledo. The family requests that any donations be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Grace Lutheran Church.
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DAVID MILNE, DDS
David Robert Milne DDS, died January 20, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born on July 19, 1958, to Donald and Louise Milne and raised in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. He and his siblings, Bruce and Joan, excelled in swimming for the Lake Erie Silver Dolphins and Lakewood Swim Club while growing up. He also swam and played water polo for Midpark High School, where he still holds a record or two. He went on to swim and attend classes at The Ohio State University. He met his future wife, MaryAnn, the first night at OSU before their freshman classes began. He graduated in 1980 and received his DDS degree in 1984. He and MaryAnn were married in 1980 and after dental school moved to Perrysburg. Dr. Milne practiced dentistry in Perrysburg for nearly 25 years. He enjoyed helping coach his sons’ soccer, baseball and basketball teams when they were younger. He was his children’s biggest cheerleader at their Perrysburg High School basketball games and gymnastics meets. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, MaryAnn (Spieker) and their three children, Ian, Margaret and Scott; parents, Donald and Louise Milne; siblings, Bruce (Kim) Milne, and Joan (Larry) Daniels; mother-in-law, Virginia Spieker; brothers-in-law, Adam Spieker III and Henry Spieker; sister-inlaw, Susan Spieker Kenney, and his best friend, Philip Casey. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, A. Gideon Spieker Jr., and sister-in-law, Debbie Spieker Klein. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 23, in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Burial was in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Perrysburg Schools Foundation.




DAVID WILSON

David H. Wilson Jr., formerly of Perrysburg, died Saturday, January 9, 2010 at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He was born August 11, 1925, to David and Judith (Fairclough) Wilson in St. Louis Missouri. He married Audrey Johnson, a cograduate of Red Bank High School, on March 2, 1946. Mr. Wilson was an Ensign LTJG in the Naval Reserve. He graduated from Cornell University with a BSEE and from New York University with a LLB. He was an intellectual property lawyer at Bell Telephone Laboratories from 1946 to 1956. He joined the law firm of Marshell, Marshell and Yeasting, in Toledo, in 1956, and served in various Toledo intellectual property law firms from 1956 to 1976. He was chief counsel of intellectual property law in the Owens Illinois law department from 1976 until his retirement. He was a member of the Perrysburg Exempted Village School Board from 1961 until 1969, serving as president for two years and as that board’s representative on the original Penta County School Board. His primary recreational interest was sailing. He was commodore of the Perrysburg Boat Club in 1961 and thereafter a member of North Cape Yacht Club and the Catawaba Island Club. He is survived by his wife, Audrey; daughter Audrey Wilson Ives; son, David (Rebecca) Wilson III; grandchildren, Rebecca Wilson, David Wilson IV, Amy Budzynski, Lori McKidden; Elizabeth Wilson, David Wilson and their mother, Coralie Wilson; Joseph Marshell and William Marshell. He was predeceased by his son, William Wilson; sisters, Martha Whiteaker and Judith Cochran, and brother, George Wilson. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to the organization of the donor’s choice.
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CHERYL HART WELLS

Cheryl Hart Wells, 51, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, died Monday, January, 11, 2010, at her home. She was born in Lansing, Michigan. She was the daughter of Dorothy Reed Hart of Perrysburg, and the late Clifford Hart. She was the wife of Kenneth Wells, with whom she shared 19 years of marriage. She was a dental hygienist at the VA Outpatient Clinic in Spring City and a volunteer dental hygienist at Chester County Family Academy Charter School and Smile Chester County, both in West Chester. She was former president of the Hillsdale Elementary PTO and committee chairwoman of Boy Scout Troop 6 and Cub Scout Pack 110, as well as an avid soccer and tennis mom. She was an accomplished pianist and teacher, watercolor painter and enjoyed scrapbooking. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; sons, Kenny Jr., Andy and Tommy Wells, all of West Chester; brothers, Chuck (Darlene) Hart and Gary (Debbie) Hart, both of Perrysburg, Cliff (Kris) Hart of Bowling Green, Ohio, and Bill (Karen) Hart of Waverly, Ohio. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 23, at 11 a.m., at St. Rose Church in Perrysburg. Funeral services were held Friday, January 15, at Calvary Lutheran Church, West Chester. Interment was private. Arrangements were made by the Founds Funeral Home Inc., West Chester.


JOAN KOSCHINSKI
Joan C. Koschinski, 80, of Perrysburg, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born on November 19, 1929, in Rossford, to Constantine and Catherine (Zajac) Nawrocki. She received her nursing degree at Mercy School of Nursing in 1950 and had worked for Dr. John Gallagher, Drs. McAuley, Frazier, Baldoni, Domini and Schneider, and retired from Mercy Family Practice. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Rose Church and was past president of the Altar Rosary Society. Mrs. Koschinski was a playground chairman, started the physical education program at St. Rose, and was a member of the first St. Rose School Board. She was a eucharistic minister and a member of “Helping Hands.” She enjoyed traveling to Michigan and spending time at The Cabin on Bear Mountain in Pennsylvania. Her interests also included journaling, writing and publishing poems, reading, ice skating, gardening, sewing and participating in her “Yogi Club.” Mrs. Koschinski is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alphonse Koschinski; children, Rose Anne (Tom) Wheatley, Jessica (Barry) Brown, and Gene (Linda) Koschinski; granddaughters, Katie (Ryan) McFarland and Alexis Brown; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Kidd and Leah McFarland; brother, Paul (Irene) Nawrocki; sister, Ursula Halleron, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Monica Koschinski. A Recitation of the Rosary was held Thursday, January 14, at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford. Funeral services were held Friday, January 15, at the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Rose Church. Burial was private in St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose School Library.
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NORMAN MIELKE SR.

Norman Bruce Mielke Sr. of Perrysburg, died Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Toledo, on July 15, 1926, and served in the Pacific as a Navy Seabee during World War II. He married Selma Osten on August 28, 1948. He worked for more than 40 years at the Sun Oil Refinery as a manager of process engineering, retiring in 1985. He was an artist, enjoyed music, and played the French horn in the Navy band. A tenor, he sang in many choirs, and enjoyed doing things for and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of more than 61 years, Selma; children, Kathleen Matzinger, Norman Jr. (Tamara) and Diane (Gary) Steinman; grandchildren, Samantha (Justin) Johnson, Joseph Mielke, Emily Mielke; greatgrandson, Chase Johnson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Craig, and sister, Arletta (Osten). Funeral services were held Monday, January 18, at Oak Bend Church, Perrysburg. Arrangements were made by the Walter Funeral Home, Toledo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Bend Church, 11275 Eckel Junction Road, Perrysburg 43551; Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.


CASMIR MOCHON
Casmir F. Mochon, 92, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born in Rossford on September 27, 1917, to Alexander and Katherine (Panken) Mochon. He served in the U.S. Army serving during World War II. After being honorably discharged from the service, Mr. Mochon went to work for Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co., retiring after 40 years of service. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and the Holy Cross Council 5139 of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Mochon is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anna (Misejka) Mochon; sons, Steven (Patricia), David (Lore) and Michael (Colleen) Mochon; daughter, Christine Ireland; grandchildren, Sara (Patrick) Donlon, Aaron (Nichole) Mochon, Jared (Sarah) Ireland and Matthew Mochon, and great-granddaughter, Layla Mochon. A Funeral Mass, officiated by the Rev. Kent Kaufman, was held Friday, January 8, at All Saints Catholic Church, followed by a funeral brunch. Interment was in Fort Meigs Cemetery in Perrysburg. Arrangements were made by the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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TIMOTHY SMITH

Professional educator and high school coach, Timothy William Smith, of Waterville, and formerly of Globe Avenue, Toledo, died Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Hospice in Perrysburg. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 10, 1939, to Bill and Marie (Rankin) Smith. A graduate of Cleveland St. Joseph High School in 1957, Mr. Smith received his bachelor’s and master's degrees from Bowling Green State University, and lived most of his life in the Toledo area. He married Sharon Miles on September 1, 1962, in Sandusky, Ohio. Mr. Smith coached many different sports, but his especially enjoyed basketball and tennis. He earned 300 victories in both sports, respectively. He taught and coached at Sandusky St. Mary’s, Holland- Springfield, Akron St. Vincent, Toledo St. John’s, Millbury Lake and Sylvania Northview during his 33- year career. As a coach, he stressed hard work and teamwork, specializing in the strategy of the game. He was inducted into The Ohio High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame for basketball in 2007, for which he served as past president. After retiring, Coach Smith analyzed as a color commentator for NBC Channel 24, WLQR/1470 AM Radio and for BCSN Cable TV in basketball, tennis and softball. He also enjoyed his family, music, movies, and the human spirit’s will to overcome adversity. He was an active member of Corpus Christi University Parish in Toledo. Mr. Smith is survived by his children, Steven (Kristine) Smith, Kelley (Bret) Treece, Michael (Willow Kelly) Smith; grandchildren, Lindsay, Lauren and Sharon Smith, Emily and Connor Treece, Miles and Hayden Kelly; sisters, Mary Jane (Al) Robbins and Eileen (John) Jacobs; brothers-in-law, Jay (Ruth) Miles and Rod (Charlotte) Miles; sister-in-law, Anne (Gene) Schwamberger, and his close friend, Sharon Schadek. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon, on April 19, 2002. Friends will be received today, January 13, after 9:30 a.m., in Corpus Christi University Parish, 2955 Dorr Street, Toledo, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., with Father James Bacik officiating. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the Neville Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, Holland. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Corpus Christi University Parish College Scholarship Fund.


MARIAN TIPTON
Marian M. Tipton, 92, of Toledo and formerly of Perrysburg, and Bradenton, Florida, died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born in Ogden, Michigan, on June 14, 1917, to Robert and Edith (Bruns). She married Alva “Al” Tipton on May 4, 1946, in Ogden, Michigan. She worked as a beautician at various beauty shops throughout the Toledo area before retiring in 1976. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Perrysburg. Early in her life, she sang with her sisters, and was a member of the choirs in the churches she belonged to throughout the years. She most recently enjoyed singing in the Swan Creek Retirement Village choir. She is survived by her children, Gary (Crystal) Tipton, Todd (Tawnya) Tipton, Deborah (Marvin) Zimmerman; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lyna Mae French and Luella Steele. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al, in 1994. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Merlyn French, and sisters, Arlene Otto and Ruth Studer. Visitation was held Monday, January 11, in the Witzler- Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg, followed by funeral services at Grace United Methodist Church, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Dennis Ditto officiating. Burial was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to Grace United Methodist Church, Hospice of Northwest Ohio or to the Arthritis Foundation of Ohio.
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DORIS CORTEZ
Doris R. Schwind DeLorenzo Cortez of Springfield, Virginia, and formerly of Perrysburg, died Monday, December 21, 2009. She is survived by her children, Rose and Michael (Judy) DeLorenzo; stepchildren, Renee (Mark) Keeney and Rick Cortez; brothers, Glenn (Rose) and John Schwind; grandchildren Bobby Frye and Brian Kelly; step-grandchildren, Shannon (Samantha) and Shaun. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and George Schwind; husbands, V.P. “Bill” DeLorenzo and Sam Cortez; daughter, Mary (Daniel) DeLorenzo Kelly, and brother, Donald. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, on Tuesday, January 19, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 20, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO), 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, Virginia 22150 or Capital Hospice, Attn: Development Office, 6565 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 500, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.




RYAN KLOSTER

Ryan Lee Kloster, 28, of Perrysburg, died Sunday, December 27, 2009. He was born on January 7, 1981, to Bruce and Mary Jo (Belongea) Kloster of Perrysburg, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was a graduate of Perrysburg High School Class of 1999 and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo. He enjoyed spending time with his three children; swimming with them at the lake, playing at the park and teaching his daughters to play soccer and football. He is survived by his wife, Morgan; daughters, Breanne, Annabelle and Mary; parents; brothers, Brent Kloster of Lambertville, Michigan, and Alex Kloster of Perrysburg; sister, Hannah Kloster of Perrysburg; step-mother, Karin Kloster, and grandmothers, Gerry Kloster and Dorothy Belongea. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Kloster and Loyal Belongea. Friends were received Thursday, December 31, at the Witzler Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund set up for his three daughters at any Fifth Third Bank.
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JUNE LIEBHERR

June Yvonne (Nollenberger) Liebherr, 72, died December 30, 2009, at Altercare in Hilliard, Ohio. She was born July 22, 1937, in Stony Ridge, Ohio, to Willis and Beatrice (Von Ewegen) Nollenberger. She married Albert Liebherr on November 20, 1965. She worked for Owens Illinois as a financial accountant for more than 20 years. Ms. Liebherr was an active member of St. Rose Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed crocheting, doing sodoko puzzles and Ohio State University festivities. She enjoyed these activities with her Jack Russell Terrier, Mitzi. She enjoyed watching her grandson, Connor, play hockey. She always enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Ms. Liebherr is survived by her daughters, Kim McKelley of Columbus, Ohio, and Sally (Herman) Glenn of Winter Haven, Florida; grandchildren, Connor McKelley, J.R. (Debbie) Glenn and Cassie (John) Crampton; two great-grandchildren, and brother, William (Carol) Nollenberger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, on September 20, 1997. A Scripture service was held Sunday, January 3, at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Prayers were recited in the funeral home on Monday, January 4; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church, Perrysburg. Burial was in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.


MILDRED ROBERTS
Mildred E. (Tippin) Roberts, 95, died Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born February 15, 1914, in Deshler, Ohio, to James and Rosa (Ollendorf) Tippin. She married Leonard Roberts on January 12, 1936. She was a member of Zoar Lutheran Church. She was president of the Fireman’s Auxiliary and worked at the Carranor Hunt & Polo Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Ms. Roberts is survived by her children, Richard (Judy) Roberts of Summerfield, Florida and Joyce (John) Gorman of Walbridge; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson, and sister, Marjorie Laubenthal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, on January 24, 1973. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Leroy, and sister, Ruby. Friends will be received Thursday, January 7, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, where funeral services will be held Friday, January 8, at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Timothy Philabaum officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Perrysburg Fire Division.
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Previously listed Perrysburg Messenger Journal Obituraries
2010
(alphabetical order)

BARBARA APPLEGATE

ESTHER L. COGAN

FREDERICK R. CORNE

DORIS CORTEZ

ROBERT DEIS

NANCY ELLEN FOX

ROBERT GROLLE

DALE HANSON

JOHN HASKINS SR.

PAUL KLEEBERGER

JUDY A. KLEOPFER

RYAN KLOSTER

JOAN KOSCHINSKI

ELIZABETH KOZLOWSKI

JUNE LIEBHERR

ALICE LIPPINCOTT

JAMES LOGSTON

NORMAN MIELKE SR.

JAMES W. MILLON

DAVID MILNE, DDS

CASMIR MOCHON

KAREN REYNOLDS

MILDRED ROBERTS

KERMIT RUDOLPH

M. FRANCES SCHEIDER-SCHRAMM

TIMOTHY SMITH

MARIAN TIPTON

CHERYL HART WELLS

DAVID WILSON