Obituaries
Kirby L. Ehemann
Kirby L. Ehemann, Jr., 84, formerly of Fremont, OH passed away on April 16, 2021 at NHC Health Care in Cookeville, TN. He was born on August 8, 1936 in Jackson Center, OH the son of Kirby and Alice (Fogt) Ehemann. Kirby graduated from Jackson Center High School in 1955. He then received his bachelor’s degree in Education (History) from...
Eileene Joann Hessick
Eileene Joann Hessick, 85, of Green Springs, OH passed away on April 17, 2021 at Heritage Village of Clyde, OH. She was born on January 3, 1936 in Toledo, OH the daughter of Gilbert and Beatrice (Woodruff) Smith. She was a graduate of Holland High School. Eileene married Robert Hessick on August 23, 1974 in Adrian, MI and he preceded...
Steven R. Brennen
Steven R. Brennen, 67, of Columbus, OH passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born May 25, 1953 in Fremont, the son of Russell and Ann (Murray) Brennen. He was a 1971 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School and received a master’s degree in public administration...
Diana J. Binder
Diana J. Binder, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Countryside Manor. She was born on September 11, 1942 in Fremont, the daughter of Joseph Binder and Hazel (Hoffman) Binder. She was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Diana worked as an executive secretary for the United Steel Worker of America and retired...
Pearl Leona Osborne
Pearl Leona Osborne, 85, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born October 28, 1935 in Clarksburg, WV to Jake and Mamie (Nichols) Bower. Pearl married Billy Joe Osborne in Cleveland, OH and he preceded her in death on September 14, 2002. She was a homemaker and lived in Vickery, OH for...
Mary Ann Keck
Mary Ann Keck, 88, of Lindsey OH passed away at her home on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born on December 6, 1932 in Fremont OH to Lester and Florence (Smith) Fought. Mary Ann was a 1951 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Mary Ann married Philip Keck on May 8, 1954 at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont, OH...
Ralph Edwin Billow
Ralph Edwin Billow, 91, of Fremont, OH went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021 with his wife of seventy-two years at his side. Ralph was born on September 9, 1929 in Fayette, OH to William and Allie (Cotton) Billow. As a child his family relocated to the Fremont area and after attending several area schools he...
Marjory “Beth” B. Trautman
Marjory “Beth” B. Trautman, 71, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born August 9, 1949 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Joseph and Marjory (Schworer) Yeager. Beth was an employee of Quick Cut for many years. She enjoyed playing pool and video games, watching movies and animals. She was a strong...
Iris Mae Brown
Iris Mae Brown, 80, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, April 06, 2021 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born August 29, 1940 in Pullman, WV to Paul J. and Lucy Margaret (Webb) Ashley. Iris married John Calvin Brown on September 9, 1988 and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2007. She was a homemaker and enjoyed...
Don Stotz
Don Stotz, 81, passed away peacefully at Elmwood Skilled Nursing of Fremont surrounded by his family on April 6, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1939, in Fremont, Ohio to Richard P. and Rosalin M. (Haslinger) Stotz. Don was a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph High School and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He married Dee Ann...
Samuel H. Slater
Samuel “Sam” H. Slater, 70, of Fremont, OH passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born January 15, 1951 in Waynesburg, PA to Robert and Verlie (McCoy) Slater. He was a 1969 graduate of Lakota High School. Sam married Rebecca Wilson on October 27, 1973 in Fremont and she survives. ...
Theresa Ann Drown
Theresa Ann Drown, 75, of Clyde, OH passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1945 in Blytheville, AK, the daughter of William J. and Helen I. (Warren) Chagnon. Theresa married Lyle Drown on June 7, 1963 in Monroe, MI and he preceded her in death on June...
Jimmie Wayne Cain
Jimmie Wayne Cain, 84, of Fremont, OH passed away on March 29, 2021 at Elmwood Communities in Fremont, OH with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 22, 1936 in Caledonia, OH the son of Shirley Eugene and Geneva (Landis) Cain. He was a graduate of Caledonia High School. Jimmie served in the US Army from...
Frank J. Ronski, Jr.
Frank J. Ronski, Jr., 78, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Elmwood Communities of Fremont. He was born in Fremont to Frank Sr. and Helen Catherine (Fisher) Ronski and they preceded him in death. He was a 1962 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He then graduated from Hobart Welding School. Frank served in the...
Melinda K. Martin
Melinda K. Martin, 63, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home. She was born August 6, 1957 in Port Clinton, OH, the daughter of Julius and Harriett (Havener) Lieske. She was a graduate of Bellevue High School and attended Terra Community College. Melinda married Timothy Martin on October 9, 1976 in Fremont. She worked...
Juan “Junior” Garcia, Jr.
Juan “Junior” Garcia, Jr., 50, of Fremont, OH passed away on March 26, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1970 in Fremont, OH the son of Maria (Ayala) Garcia and she survives. He was a 1990 graduate of Vanguard and Fremont Ross High School. Junior currently was a...
Howard F. Schrickel
Howard F. Schrickel, 97, of Fremont, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Parkcliffe of Northwood in Northwood, OH. He was born on April 24, 1923 in Clyde, OH to Maurice and Mandella (Hoeflick) Schrickel. He was a graduate of Clyde High School. Howard served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was awarded American Theater Ribbon,...
John D. Nighswander
John D. Nighswander, 79, of Lindsey, OH passed away on March 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 12, 1942 in Fremont, OH the son of Virgil and Irene (Young) Nighswander. He was a 1961 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. John married Susan Anstead on August 8, 1964 in Lindsey, OH...
Donald L. Borys “Don”
Donald “Don” L. Borys, 76, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Park Terrace Nursing Home in Toledo, OH. He was born on March 26, 1944 in Fremont, the son of Stanley and Doris (Willey) Borys. Don worked as a striper at Chemtrol on the road crew for over thirty years. He also worked at IRM...
Kenneth Elmer Zepernick
Kenneth Elmer Zepernick, 87, of Green Springs, OH passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 6, 1933 in Clyde, OH the son of Elmer and Florence (Craig) Zepernick. Kenneth was a 1951 graduate of Green Springs High School. He married Vanana Brown on July 11, 1957 and she survives. After graduation Kenneth...