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Monday, June 19, 2017Eagles. Joe was also a former member of the Huron County Joint Fire District, Huron County Bank softball team and Monroeville Merchant baseball team.He is survived by one sister, Rita Leber of Toledo; two brothers, Jim (Marilyn) Gravenhorst and John Gravenhorst, both of Monroeville; sister-in-law, Betty Gravenhorst of Monroeville; nieces, nephews and other relatives.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue, on March 11, 2017; his parents, Bernard and Ruby (Smith) Gravenhorst; one brother, Thomas “Suds” Gravenhorst; one sister-in-law, Janet Gravenhorst; and several nephews.Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel, 109 Monroe St., Monroeville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 66 Chapel St., Monroeville. Father Ronald A. Schock will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Peter Cemetery in Pontiac, Ohio.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Endowment Fund, 79 Chapel St., Monroeville, OH 44847; or to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
Monday, June 19, 2017After a short ceremony Monday at Toledo’s Kemp Olson Memorial Park, several veterans and their families took a few moments to read the names of friends and neighbors inscribed on the bricks of the Veterans Wall of Honor. “I know a lot of them on the wall,” said Lewis Zion, of Onalaska’s American Legion Post 508. “As a kid growing up, you know a lot of people, but you didn’t know they were in the service.”The memorial wall honors both living and dead veterans. Don Buswell paused Monday near his own name, inscribed near that of his grandfather, wounded while fighting for the north in the Civil War, his brother, who flew 44 missions as a pilot in the Pacific during World War II, and his niece. “I probably know a fourth of them, or a third of them,” he said of the names on the wall.Buswell, like his brother Anor Buswell, was a pilot in the Air Corps, a precursor to the Air Force.“All I did was have fun when I was in the service,” he said. Members of Winlock and Onalaska American Legion posts 101 and 508, the Veterans of F...
Saturday, June 10, 2017Katrina Downie.Don graduated from Ashtabula High School in ’76 and BGSU with a degree in information technology. He worked several years at BGSU, Intelidata, Mazada, and retired from Medical Mutual (Toledo & Cleveland). Don was an avid runner and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Don was a diehard Cleveland sports fan, especially the Cleveland Indians. Family was the most important part of Don’s life; he coached his children in cross country, soccer and wrestling. He also helped them build and construct home projects.Don graciously donated his body to the University of Toledo Medical Center for medical research. A Private Memorial Service will be held.The family would like to thank family and friends, Dr. Elmer and Kristen, The Bowling Green Care Center and St. Catherine Nursing Home in Findlay for the support and care they have shown Don and his family over the years.Arrangements have been entrusted with the Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory, Bowling Green.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be gifted in Don’s memory to Huntington’s Disease Society of America (Research Fund) through their website, hdsa.org.Condolences, as well as fond memories, may be sent to Don’s family by visiting hannemanfh.com.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Family Funeral Home. The family would appreciate casual or racing attire to be worn in his honor. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.Born on Christmas Eve of 1935, in Toledo, IA, he was the son of Arthur and Fern (Lowry) DeFrance. He graduated from the Toledo High School's Class of 1954 and then served our country honorably in the United States Army. While stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, he met the lovely Ivey.Article PhotosDale “Mr. D” DeFranceOn January 16th, 1958, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ivey Mary Louise Pruitt, in a wedding officiated by her father, the Rev. Ivan Pruitt. Dale always commented he "kidnapped her" and the two shared nearly 54 years of a blessed marriage before her passing in 2011.Dale was a machinist for Fisher Controls in Marshalltown from 1959 until his retirement in January of 1998. He previously drove a contractor truck for the U.S. Postal service. His heart always was with his family, but his passions in life included racing (Pontiac Yellow and Black #44), going to the casino, racing go-karts in the 60's and time with friends. It was rewarding seeing his kids and grandkids inherit his passion of racing.Left to cherish his memory are his children: Judy (Rick) Gustin of Marshalltown and Darrel (Tanya) DeFrance of Marshalltown; the neighbor kid that "wouldn't leave" so Dale and Ivey adopted him as one of their own- Mike (Shelly) O'Lear; grandchildren- Jimmy (Monica) Gustin, Richie (Holly) Gustin, Brittany DeFrance (Dale Heinzer), Ryan (Kendra) Gustin, Jenae Gustin (Alex Hernandez), Laura Mathern, Sarah Andrews and Willie Ma...
Saturday, April 08, 2017Short North and murdered on Feb. 9, will be one of three recently deceased students to be awarded degrees posthumously at OSU's May 7 commencement ceremony.Tokes, from the Toledo area, was 21 and only three months away from graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology when she left after working her shift at Bodega Cafe on Feb. 8 and didn't come home. Her body was found the next day at Scioto Grove Metro Park in Grove City. Police said she was raped and shot to death.Ohio State loomed large in Tokes' life; coverage of the tragedy included multiple photos of her and family members on campus or wearing Buckeye gear or planting a Buckeyes flag on a beach. Her final post to Twitter, days before her death, said, "Today my dad emailed me diploma frames and told me to pick one out and I'd be lying if I said I didn't tear up."Awarding posthumous degrees to people who were very close to earning them before death isn't uncommon, an Ohio State spokeswoman said.Also on May 7, Adam Doleh will be awarded a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering, magna cum laude, and Jerrod Jasmine will be awarded an associate of science degree from OSU's Agricultural Technical Institute as well as a bachelor of science degree in environment and natural resources, summa cum laude.A published o...
Monday, March 27, 2017TN. Lisa Cooper, Newbern, TN. Sons, Raymond Thomas, Dyersburg, TN., Tyrone Thomas, Knoxville, TN., Sister, Francis Pollard, Newbern, TN., Brothers, John Thomas, Dyersburg, TN. William Thomas, Toledo, Ohio, 10 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren. You may give online condolence at www.mccreightfuneralhome.William "Bill" Wiggins, Sr., 75, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born on December 19, 1941 in Bryson City, NC to the late Daniel Wiggins and the late Rosalee Wiggins. Bill was the owner of Fire-Pro 4 Seasons Stitching.A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Sewell officiating.The family will receive visitors from 1-2 p.m. Thursday at Dyersburg Funeral Home.Survivors include his wife, Helen Wiggins of Dyersburg; three daughters, Tina Kraus and husband, Jerry, of Gaffney, NC, Becky Richards and husband, Robby, of Dyersburg and Melissa Saye of Dyersburg; two sons, William Joseph (Joey) Wiggins, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC and Matthew Wiggins and wife, Lauren, of Brooklyn, NY; a sister, Pat Lunsford of Gastonia, NC; and six grandchildren, Kiah Kraus, Gillian Wiggins, John Richards, Claire Richards, Madelyn Saye and Miranda Saye.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Wiggins; a sister, Marsha Wiggins; and two brothers, John Wiggins and Charles Wiggins.Online condolences for the Wiggins Family may be sent to our website at www.dyersburgfuneralhome.netLinda Lamastus age 71 of Hornbeak passed away on Monday at her residence.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home.Gene Duane Pounders, 72, of Ripley, Tennessee, died Saturday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.Funeral services for Mr. Pounders will be 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Hurricane Hills Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Hurricane Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11-3 p.m. at Hurricane Hills Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Kimberly Poyner, 44, of Tiptonville, passed away on Saturday at Tennova Healthcare Jackson Regional.Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Independent Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Southerland officiating.Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.Ms. Ossie Doyle Shelton, age 92 of Bells, TN (Formerly of Dyersburg) died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital in Jackson, Tn. Funeral arrangement will be...
Monday, March 06, 2017Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232.MONTOUR — Dicky Keahna, 70, of Montour, died Thursday, March 2, at Select Medical in the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines; Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, (641) 484-3400.OELWEIN — Dorothy S. Malget, 91, of Oelwein, died Friday, March 3, at the Oelwein Healthcare Center in Oelwein; Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, 283-4922.OELWEIN — Leonard E. Benter, 86, of Oelwein, died Friday, March 3, at Grandview Healthcare Center in Oelwein; services 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein, with burial in Hawkeye Cemetery, Hawkeye; visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, 283-4922, and for an hour before services Monday at the church; memorial fund established in his name.
Monday, February 27, 2017Daniel J. DelMaramo of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Nathan C. DelMaramo, Sarah R. DelMaramo and Noah J. DelMaramo all at home; his mother, Constance L. DelMaramo of Erie; his sister, Beth L. Garzony of Toledo and nephews, Brian, Andrew and Christopher.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 85 North High Street, Greenville, Pennsylvania, 16125 with Rev. Daniel Hoffman as chief celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 10 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Thiel College David Johnson Memorial Chapel, College Avenue, Greenville. A vigil prayer service will be held in the chapel at 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael School, 80 N. High Street, Greenville Pennsylvania 16125; the Thiel College Langenheim Memorial Library, 75 College Ave. Greenville, Pennsylvania or the Pink Angels of the Greenville Area, Attn: Barb Walton, 6 Tanglewood Dr. Greenville, Pennsylvania.Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman, Ohio handled the arrangements with an online guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com. Order Flowers HereA television tribute will air Tuesday, February 7 at the following approximate times:6:41 a.m. WYTV and 8:41 a.m. MyYTV and 9:58 a.m. on FOX plus two additional spots throughout the day.Share this:Related PostsAdvertisement...
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Monday, June 19, 2017Eagles. Joe was also a former member of the Huron County Joint Fire District, Huron County Bank softball team and Monroeville Merchant baseball team.He is survived by one sister, Rita Leber of Toledo; two brothers, Jim (Marilyn) Gravenhorst and John Gravenhorst, both of Monroeville; sister-in-law, Betty Gravenhorst of Monroeville; nieces, nephews and other relatives.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue, on March 11, 2017; his parents, Bernard and Ruby (Smith) Gravenhorst; one brother, Thomas “Suds” Gravenhorst; one sister-in-law, Janet Gravenhorst; and several nephews.Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel, 109 Monroe St., Monroeville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 66 Chapel St., Monroeville. Father Ronald A. Schock will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Peter Cemetery in Pontiac, Ohio.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Endowment Fund, 79 Chapel St., Monroeville, OH 44847; or to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
Monday, June 19, 2017After a short ceremony Monday at Toledo’s Kemp Olson Memorial Park, several veterans and their families took a few moments to read the names of friends and neighbors inscribed on the bricks of the Veterans Wall of Honor. “I know a lot of them on the wall,” said Lewis Zion, of Onalaska’s American Legion Post 508. “As a kid growing up, you know a lot of people, but you didn’t know they were in the service.”The memorial wall honors both living and dead veterans. Don Buswell paused Monday near his own name, inscribed near that of his grandfather, wounded while fighting for the north in the Civil War, his brother, who flew 44 missions as a pilot in the Pacific during World War II, and his niece. “I probably know a fourth of them, or a third of them,” he said of the names on the wall.Buswell, like his brother Anor Buswell, was a pilot in the Air Corps, a precursor to the Air Force.“All I did was have fun when I was in the service,” he said. Members of Winlock and Onalaska American Legion posts 101 and 508, the Veterans of F...
Saturday, June 10, 2017Katrina Downie.Don graduated from Ashtabula High School in ’76 and BGSU with a degree in information technology. He worked several years at BGSU, Intelidata, Mazada, and retired from Medical Mutual (Toledo & Cleveland). Don was an avid runner and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Don was a diehard Cleveland sports fan, especially the Cleveland Indians. Family was the most important part of Don’s life; he coached his children in cross country, soccer and wrestling. He also helped them build and construct home projects.Don graciously donated his body to the University of Toledo Medical Center for medical research. A Private Memorial Service will be held.The family would like to thank family and friends, Dr. Elmer and Kristen, The Bowling Green Care Center and St. Catherine Nursing Home in Findlay for the support and care they have shown Don and his family over the years.Arrangements have been entrusted with the Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory, Bowling Green.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be gifted in Don’s memory to Huntington’s Disease Society of America (Research Fund) through their website, hdsa.org.Condolences, as well as fond memories, may be sent to Don’s family by visiting hannemanfh.com.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Family Funeral Home. The family would appreciate casual or racing attire to be worn in his honor. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.Born on Christmas Eve of 1935, in Toledo, IA, he was the son of Arthur and Fern (Lowry) DeFrance. He graduated from the Toledo High School's Class of 1954 and then served our country honorably in the United States Army. While stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, he met the lovely Ivey.Article PhotosDale “Mr. D” DeFranceOn January 16th, 1958, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ivey Mary Louise Pruitt, in a wedding officiated by her father, the Rev. Ivan Pruitt. Dale always commented he "kidnapped her" and the two shared nearly 54 years of a blessed marriage before her passing in 2011.Dale was a machinist for Fisher Controls in Marshalltown from 1959 until his retirement in January of 1998. He previously drove a contractor truck for the U.S. Postal service. His heart always was with his family, but his passions in life included racing (Pontiac Yellow and Black #44), going to the casino, racing go-karts in the 60's and time with friends. It was rewarding seeing his kids and grandkids inherit his passion of racing.Left to cherish his memory are his children: Judy (Rick) Gustin of Marshalltown and Darrel (Tanya) DeFrance of Marshalltown; the neighbor kid that "wouldn't leave" so Dale and Ivey adopted him as one of their own- Mike (Shelly) O'Lear; grandchildren- Jimmy (Monica) Gustin, Richie (Holly) Gustin, Brittany DeFrance (Dale Heinzer), Ryan (Kendra) Gustin, Jenae Gustin (Alex Hernandez), Laura Mathern, Sarah Andrews and Willie Ma...
Saturday, April 08, 2017Short North and murdered on Feb. 9, will be one of three recently deceased students to be awarded degrees posthumously at OSU's May 7 commencement ceremony.Tokes, from the Toledo area, was 21 and only three months away from graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology when she left after working her shift at Bodega Cafe on Feb. 8 and didn't come home. Her body was found the next day at Scioto Grove Metro Park in Grove City. Police said she was raped and shot to death.Ohio State loomed large in Tokes' life; coverage of the tragedy included multiple photos of her and family members on campus or wearing Buckeye gear or planting a Buckeyes flag on a beach. Her final post to Twitter, days before her death, said, "Today my dad emailed me diploma frames and told me to pick one out and I'd be lying if I said I didn't tear up."Awarding posthumous degrees to people who were very close to earning them before death isn't uncommon, an Ohio State spokeswoman said.Also on May 7, Adam Doleh will be awarded a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering, magna cum laude, and Jerrod Jasmine will be awarded an associate of science degree from OSU's Agricultural Technical Institute as well as a bachelor of science degree in environment and natural resources, summa cum laude.A published o...
Monday, March 27, 2017TN. Lisa Cooper, Newbern, TN. Sons, Raymond Thomas, Dyersburg, TN., Tyrone Thomas, Knoxville, TN., Sister, Francis Pollard, Newbern, TN., Brothers, John Thomas, Dyersburg, TN. William Thomas, Toledo, Ohio, 10 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren. You may give online condolence at www.mccreightfuneralhome.William "Bill" Wiggins, Sr., 75, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born on December 19, 1941 in Bryson City, NC to the late Daniel Wiggins and the late Rosalee Wiggins. Bill was the owner of Fire-Pro 4 Seasons Stitching.A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Sewell officiating.The family will receive visitors from 1-2 p.m. Thursday at Dyersburg Funeral Home.Survivors include his wife, Helen Wiggins of Dyersburg; three daughters, Tina Kraus and husband, Jerry, of Gaffney, NC, Becky Richards and husband, Robby, of Dyersburg and Melissa Saye of Dyersburg; two sons, William Joseph (Joey) Wiggins, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC and Matthew Wiggins and wife, Lauren, of Brooklyn, NY; a sister, Pat Lunsford of Gastonia, NC; and six grandchildren, Kiah Kraus, Gillian Wiggins, John Richards, Claire Richards, Madelyn Saye and Miranda Saye.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Wiggins; a sister, Marsha Wiggins; and two brothers, John Wiggins and Charles Wiggins.Online condolences for the Wiggins Family may be sent to our website at www.dyersburgfuneralhome.netLinda Lamastus age 71 of Hornbeak passed away on Monday at her residence.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home.Gene Duane Pounders, 72, of Ripley, Tennessee, died Saturday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.Funeral services for Mr. Pounders will be 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Hurricane Hills Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Hurricane Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11-3 p.m. at Hurricane Hills Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Kimberly Poyner, 44, of Tiptonville, passed away on Saturday at Tennova Healthcare Jackson Regional.Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Independent Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Southerland officiating.Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.Ms. Ossie Doyle Shelton, age 92 of Bells, TN (Formerly of Dyersburg) died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital in Jackson, Tn. Funeral arrangement will be...
Monday, March 06, 2017Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232.MONTOUR — Dicky Keahna, 70, of Montour, died Thursday, March 2, at Select Medical in the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines; Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, (641) 484-3400.OELWEIN — Dorothy S. Malget, 91, of Oelwein, died Friday, March 3, at the Oelwein Healthcare Center in Oelwein; Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, 283-4922.OELWEIN — Leonard E. Benter, 86, of Oelwein, died Friday, March 3, at Grandview Healthcare Center in Oelwein; services 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein, with burial in Hawkeye Cemetery, Hawkeye; visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, 283-4922, and for an hour before services Monday at the church; memorial fund established in his name.
Monday, February 27, 2017Daniel J. DelMaramo of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Nathan C. DelMaramo, Sarah R. DelMaramo and Noah J. DelMaramo all at home; his mother, Constance L. DelMaramo of Erie; his sister, Beth L. Garzony of Toledo and nephews, Brian, Andrew and Christopher.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 85 North High Street, Greenville, Pennsylvania, 16125 with Rev. Daniel Hoffman as chief celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 10 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Thiel College David Johnson Memorial Chapel, College Avenue, Greenville. A vigil prayer service will be held in the chapel at 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael School, 80 N. High Street, Greenville Pennsylvania 16125; the Thiel College Langenheim Memorial Library, 75 College Ave. Greenville, Pennsylvania or the Pink Angels of the Greenville Area, Attn: Barb Walton, 6 Tanglewood Dr. Greenville, Pennsylvania.Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman, Ohio handled the arrangements with an online guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com. Order Flowers HereA television tribute will air Tuesday, February 7 at the following approximate times:6:41 a.m. WYTV and 8:41 a.m. MyYTV and 9:58 a.m. on FOX plus two additional spots throughout the day.Share this:Related PostsAdvertisement...
