Lester A. Franks, 81, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly, doing what he loved most, hunting, on Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Ashtabula, OH. He was born on September 9, 1935 in Clyde, OH, the son of Alvin and Doris (Keegan) Franks. He was a 1954 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Lester married Janice Faye Guthrie on August 1, 1953...

Janet R. Lance, 85, of Fremont, OH passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Parkview Care Center. She was born January 21, 1932 in Fremont, OH to Gerald L. and Ruth (Schrader) Dodway.Janet married Walter E. Lance on May 7, 1955 in Fremont, OH and he survives. She was a homemaker where she raised her three sons. Janet was a...

Franz Gerner, 71 of Fremont, OH passed away on May 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 1, 1945 in Yugoslavia to Jakob and Margaretha (Vogel) Gerner.  Franz moved from Germany to the United States with his family when he was ten years old.  He was a 1964 graduate of Fremont Ross High...

Russell Galen Sorg, 95, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky.  He was born on May 4, 1922 in Fremont to Harry and Juanita L. (Wilson) Sorg.  He was a 1940 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and a 1942 graduate of Tiffin University.Russell served in the U.S. Army during WWII from...

Karl E. Havens, 80, of Fremont, OH, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Valley View Health Campus. He was born on December 5, 1936 in Fremont, the son of Willis B. and Gertrude (Young) Havens. He was a 1954 graduate of Green Springs High School.Karl married Janet Kahl on January 21, 1961 and she preceded him in death...

Audrey J. Beckman, 95, of Fremont, OH, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Eden Springs Nursing Home in Green Springs, OH. She was born on March 10, 1922, in Tiffin, OH, to Virgil and Mildred (Mills) McDonald. She was a 1940 graduate of Old Fort High School.Audrey married Robert G. Beckman on January 8, 1956, at Old Fort...

Clara L. (King) Fisher, 91, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday morning May 12th, 2017 at her home. She was born in Norton, KS on April 20th, 1926 to George and Jessie (King) Miller. Clara moved several times throughout her lifetime, and made Fremont her home. Clara loved to reminisce about her life sharing that she was born in...

Bynum “Bud” Eugene Hilton, Jr., 47, of Port Clinton, OH died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.  He was born on April 27, 1970 in Sandusky, OH to Bynum E. and Dorothy (Vranish) Hilton, Sr.  He was a graduate of Clyde High School and Vanguard Vocational Center.On February 9, 1996, he married his best friend, Katrina Bartson in Fremont, OH. ...

Alexander “Alex” M. Toth, 83, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, with his daughter by his side, at Heritage Village of Clyde.  He was born on July 29, 1933 in Fremont, the son of Alexander and Margaret E. (Baskey) Toth.  He was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School and attended Bowling Green State University.Alex served...

Larry Lee Menkhoff, 82, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on July 19, 1934 in Gibsonburg, OH to Frederick and Amelia (Ohms) Menkhoff.Larry served in the U.S. Air Force from April 1, 1952 until March 31, 1956 and was Honorably discharged. He was a Truck Driver for O.L.D. and...

Lucy A. Gesell, 76, of Fremont, OH went to be with her first love, Jesus, on February 7, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She left behind her second love, her husband Fred, who misses her tremendously. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Corning, NY to Dick and Florence Preset.Lucy married William “Fred” Gesell on May...

Cody Joseph Stebel, 20, of Norwalk, OH passed away on May 3, 2017 at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH as the result of an auto accident.  He was born on March 29, 1997 in Lima, OH to David and Valerie (Brutsche) Stebel and they survive.  Cody was a 2015 graduate of Norwalk High School and received his Industrial Electricians...

Ray E. Murray, 87, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 4, 2017 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born near Old Fort on September 10, 1929 to Harry R. and Christine (Knepper) Murray. He was a 1947 graduate of Old Fort High School.Ray married Lois Anne Berlekamp on March 15,...

“A kind heart never loses in the end.” (Irish Proverb)July 10, 1923 – May 4, 2017Robert “Bob” J. O’Brien, 93, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday,May 4, 2017 at Elmwood Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing In Fremont. He has left his family, friends and community a legacy of love, kindness, honesty – and always – humor.He was born...

Rosemary Davis, 52, of Fremont, OH, went Home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 7, 1964 in Fremont, the daughter of Ed Gordon Bulger and Annie Muriel Davis. She was a 1982 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Rosemary was a Child Care Provider. She was a member...

Helen Irene (Sours) Harris, 90, Green Springs, Ohio , passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3,  2017, at Parkview Care Center at 3:35 am.  She was born in McCutchenville, Ohio, a daughter and one of twelve children of Thurman Sours of Sours Hollow Ky. and Marietta (Swerlein) Sours of Upper Sandusky, Ohio.Helen attended McCutchenville grade school where she was a...

Ryan E. Groot, Sr., 32, of Fremont, OH died unexpectedly on April 30, 2017 at Toledo Hospital. He was born on July 19, 1984 in Fremont to Dean Groot and Melissa (Homler) Distel.Ryan enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors and with his children. He was life of any party.Ryan is survived by his father, Dean Groot; mother, Melissa (Frank) Distel...

Mary Elaine (Hofelich) Warner, 86, of Fremont, OH passed to her eternal rest on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Valleyview Health Campus in Fremont. She was born on December 10, 1930 in Clyde, OH to the late George Dale and Rose Mae (Grove) Hofelich. Mary was married to Harry F. Warner on January 28, 1950 and he survives.Mary graduated from...

Patricia Anne Sours, 89 of Marion, OH and formerly of Green Springs, OH passed away on April 30, 2017 at Kingston Assisted Living in Marion, OH. She was born on August 27, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Benjamin H. and Florence E. (Emig) Whiteman. She was a 1945 graduate of Green Springs High School.Patricia married Edward J. Sours in Greenup,...

Beth L. (Willey) Lewis, 61, of Fremont, OH passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Toledo Hospital. She was born on March 14, 1956 in Fremont, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Moon) Willey. She was a 1974 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Beth was a Dispatcher for the Fremont Police Department for twenty-four...