Obituaries

Apr 26, 2020

Apr 22, 2020

Glen Paul Buckenmeyer, lifelong farmer and Swanton, Ohio resident, entered into eternal life, Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family.   He was 86.  Glen was born September 26, 1933 in the family homestead on Angola Road to Victor and Carrie (Smith) Buckenmeyer.  He was a 1951 graduate of Swanton High School.  On...

Apr 17, 2020

Apr 16, 2020

William B. Cook peacefully entered his heavenly home with a smile on his face on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Bill was born on April 8, 1936 to Thomas and Tecla (Neis) Cook.  He met and instantly fell in love with Rosemarie Agosti in 1958 and the two married on October 8, 1960.  Bill worked for 32 years at Dana Corporation...

Apr 15, 2020

Joyce E. Duke, age 70, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home of natural causes, Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020.  She was born December 10, 1949 in Monroe, Michigan to William R. and Pauline (Miller) Wilson.  Joyce was a graduate of Anthony Wayne High School. On April 27, 1980, she married her beloved husband, Randall S. Duke.  He...

Apr 11, 2020

Marie M. Bettinger, age 100, entered into eternal life, Saturday morning, April 11, 2020, at her home under the care of hospice.  She was born December 1, 1919 in Sylvania, Ohio to the late Leonard and Caroline Marie (Raab) Miller.  Marie graduated from Richfield High School and on June 19, 1940, she married Leonard Bettinger.  He preceded her in death...

Apr 11, 2020

Donna M. (Bernath) Roehrig, age 81, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home in her sleep, Saturday, April 11, 2020.  She was born June 4, 1938 in York Township to Lueen (Schroeder) and Raymond Bernath.  Donna graduated from Lyons High School, and married Warren Roehrig on August 5, 1961.  They were members of St. Richard Catholic Parish,...

Apr 5, 2020

Tige Alan Green, age 50, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, April 5, 2020, at his sister's home, under hospice care.  He was born November 25, 1969 to Larry Gene Green and Marlene Sue Vandenbroek (Jennings) of Delta.  Tige was a 1987 graduate of Delta High School and enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served on the...

Mar 27, 2020

Robert P. Elendt, Sr., age 80, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, March 27, 2020, at Swanton Valley Care & Rehabilitation.  He was born November 29, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Emil and Anna (Schudel) Elendt.  

Robert was a heavy equipment operator and 50-year member of the Union.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming.

He is survived by...

Mar 27, 2020

Marilyn "Jean" Vandenbusche, age 87, of Blissfield, Michigan, entered into eternal life, Friday morning, March 27, 2020, at Lenawee Medical Center, under the care of Hospice.  She was born, September 18, 1932 in Adrian, Michigan to George and Edna (Greenwald) Baldwin.  Jean was a 1950 graduate of Adrian High School, and on December 27, 1952, she married Henry B. Vandenbushe. ...

Mar 22, 2020

Richard C. "Fritz" Fuller, age 72, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away of a sudden heart attack, Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2020.  He was born June 14, 1947 in Swanton, Ohio to the late Robert Lee and Edna May (Dunkerton) Fuller. Richard was a 1965 graduate of Swanton High School.  He enlisted in the United States Army and was a...

Mar 22, 2020

Gary L. Fitch, age 71, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home, following a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  He was born July 29, 1948 in Grand Rapids, Ohio to Marion and Charlotte (Ross) Fitch, and 1966 graduate of Swanton High School.

Gary worked as a maintenance engineer for Rexam Beverage Can factory in Whitehouse, Ohio, where...

Mar 20, 2020

Kathleen Helen Bolyard passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the age of 62, in Toledo, Ohio.  Kathy was born on March 13, 1958 to Fred & Sylvia (Poturalski) Bolyard, as the youngest daughter.  Kathy was a graduate of Swanton High School, class of ’76.  She worked various jobs over the years, but found most enjoyment in her time...

Mar 16, 2020

Michael Francis Tammarine, Sr. passed away on March 16, 2020. He was born on September 3, 1942 to Frank and Bernadine Tammarine. Mike grew up in and attended Sylvania Schools where he excelled at football and wrestling. Mike was a licensed barber, and then went into Law Enforcement. He worked his way through the ranks of the Medical College of...

Mar 9, 2020

Richard Dean Hobby, Sr., age 86, of Antioch, Tennessee, formerly of Swanton, Ohio, passed away late Monday evening, March 9, 2020, at Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born February 6, 1934 in Sardis, Arkansas to Gilbert and Bessie (Waters) Hobby. Following graduation, Richard enlisted in the Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran. He married his...

Mar 8, 2020

Frances Sophia Zientek, age 94, of Assumption, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Sunday evening, March 8, 2020, at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee. Frances was born May 2, 1925, in Metamora to Bartholomew and Frances (Konecny) Stasa. Fran, Franny, Mom, Grandma and Granny as she was known to all who knew and loved her, was a life-long resident of the Assumption-Metamora area.

She was a 1944 graduate of Metamora...

Mar 1, 2020

Richard H. Tulk (Harry B), age 81, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at home and surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born June 1, 1938 to parents Harry Benjamin and Evelyn Viola Tulk in Detroit, Michigan. Richard lived in Toledo Ohio but made Swanton, Ohio his home for more than 50 years.

After Richard graduated...

Feb 25, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

Rose Ann Drennan, age 91, of Berkey, Ohio, passed away, Sunday evening, February 16, 2020 at Flower Hospital. She was born November 1, 1928 in Richfield Township, Ohio to Peter Z. Lemle and Lucille D. (Smith) Lemle. On October 21, 1950 she married Arthur Ralph Drennan.  He preceded her in death on September 18, 2007.

After graduating from Burnham High School in...

Feb 14, 2020

Joyce Marie Bailey, 86, lifelong resident of Delta, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, February 14, 2020 with in home hospice care. She was born January 1, 1934 in Delta to Herbert and Amy Loretta (Knapp) Lammon. On December 20, 1950 she married Richard W. Bailey. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1974. Joyce was a factory worker for many...