Obituaries
Faye L. Rimelspach
Faye L. Rimelspach, 89, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born on October 30, 1931 in Tiffin, OH to Irvin and Helen E. (Jenkins) Hoffman. She was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Faye married Kenneth L. Rimelspach and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2000. She...
Christopher Elfring
Christopher S. Elfring, 62, of Clyde, OH passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Metro Health Hospital, Cleveland, OH. He was born in Fremont, OH on July 2, 1958 to Robert and Audrey (Starrick) Elfring. Chris was a 1978 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Chris worked in banking for forty years, serving in Norwalk, Clyde and was currently working...
Terri Sue Liggins
Terri Sue Liggins, 63, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, March 04, 2021 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 6, 1957 in Lima, OH, the daughter of Karl and Sally (Hanley) Saddler. She was a 1975 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Terri married Harry Liggins on May 31, 1975 in Fremont and he survives. Terri...
Wendy L. Wehring
Wendy L. Wehring, 39, of Fremont, OH passed away on March 5, 2021 in Fremont, OH surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 28, 1981 in Fremont the daughter of Michael J. Wehring and Claudia F. (Stine) Ruffing. Wendy was a 1999 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School.Wendy was a nurse’s aide at Elmwood Assisted...
Thomas L. Beckley
Thomas L. Beckley, 73, of Fremont, OH passed away on March 6, 2021 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital in Fremont. He was born on October 19, 1947 in Fremont the son of William H. Beckley and Delores (Wetzel) Beckley. Tom served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal;...
Lulu Jeanette (Hufford) Damschroder
Lulu (Lu) J. Damschroder, 97, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021 in Fremont surrounded by her loving sons. Her joy for life and family as well as her indomitable spirit were evident throughout her remarkable life. She was born on February 19, 1924 in Ballville Township, the daughter of Harold and Jennie (Swanger) Hufford. Lu graduated...
Gloria Ann Spann
Gloria Ann Spann, 58, of Fremont, OH departed from this life on March 3, 2021. She was born on January 26, 1963 in Abbeville, AL to Willie C. and Janice (Martin) Spann. Gloria graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1982. She was a dedicated employee of Whirlpool Corporation, Clyde division for nearly forty years. Gloria enjoyed spending time with...
Albert Dale Cook
Albert Dale Cook, 95, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Valley View Health Campus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 20, 1926 in Ballville Twp to Rollie and Mabel (Valentine) Cook. He was a 1944 graduate of Green Springs High School. Shortly after graduation he was drafted for WWII military service....
Thomas A. Schaffer
Thomas A. Schaffer, 56, of Warren, OH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was born on January 15, 1965 in Fremont, OH and the son of Maggie (Holt) Malan and stepfather, Joseph Malan. Tom was a 1983 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and went on to receive his Associates Degree at Terra State Community College majoring...
Billie Jean Parks
On February 19, 2021, Billie Jean Parks got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 86 years old. Mrs. Billie Jean Parks was born January 28th, 1935 in Leeds, Alabama to the union of the late Joe and Lillie (Bell) Bowie. She was the seventh child of nine children and the last living sibling of this...
Krista L. Jackson
Krista L. Jackson, 43, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Toledo, OH. She was born on April 22, 1977 in Royal Oak, MI to Arthur and Nancy (Kruise) Jackson.Krista worked in housekeeping at the Days Inn in Toledo. She had also worked as a STNA for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and...
James L. Framstad
James L. Framstad, 65, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home on Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was born April 30, 1955 in Seattle, WA, the son of Waldemar and Bessie “Betsy” (Standard) Framstad. He received a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and he also studied at the University of Minnesota and was licensed...
Mattie M. Liggins
Mattie M. Liggins, 76, of Fremont, OH went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH. She was born July 14, 1944 in Schlater, MS to Alexander “Bigon” and Rosie L. (Dorsey) Moore. She attended Mays High School in Perine, FL. Mattie was an inspector at H.J. Heinz for many...
Kermit G. Giesler
Kermit G. Giesler, 92, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born August 9, 1928 in Elmore, OH to Frederick and Freida (Beck) Giesler. Kermit served in the U.S. Army. He married Karen St. Clair on July 31, 1954 in Oak Harbor, OH and she preceded him in death on October 21,...
Deborah K. Stratton
Deborah K. Stratton, 69, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born August 30, 1951 in Fremont, the daughter of Vernon “Jr” and Jealea M. (Holt) King. She was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Deborah married Leroy Stratton on November 23, 2001 in Fremont and he survives. She was...
Gary A. Byers
Gary A. Byers, 60, of Fremont, OH passed away at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born on July 23, 1960 in Fremont to Thomas and Joan M. (Bender) Byers. He was a 1978 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Gary was proud to serve in the U.S. Army and was Honorably discharged on January 5, 1989. He...
Kathleen M. Williams
Kathleen M. Williams, 74, of Fremont, OH passed away on Feb. 12, 2021. She was born on Aug. 4, 1946, in Lackawanna, NY, the daughter of Leon E. and Irene H. (Smigielski) Dygula. In 1964, she graduated from the Griffith Institute in Springville, NY. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Master’s of Art Education both from Buffalo State...
Bernice J. Shaffer
Bernice J. Shaffer, 87, of Fremont, OH passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 12, 2021. She was born on February 13, 1933 in Martin, OH to Emery and Velma (Fizer) Stroshine. Bernice married Richard Shaffer in Louisiana at a Gun Salute Military Wedding and he preceded her in death on January 1, 1992. She had...
Eileen Holbert
Eileen Holbert, 93, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Bellevue Care Center. She was born on February 25, 1927 in Zanesville, OH to James and Gladys (Richardson) Larimer. Eileen married Leon Holbert on November 28, 1946 in Zanesville, OH and he preceded her in death on November 3, 1981. She worked for Bethesda Care Center as a STNA...
Phyllis M. Downing
Phyllis M. Downing, 93, of Avon Park, FL passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born at home in York Township, Sandusky County on December 21, 1927 to Zeldon and Marian (Schell) Benfer. Phyllis married Arthur Clarence Downing on June 1, 1947 in Vickery, OH and he preceded her in death on December 6,...