Obituaries
Wyatt Russell Brewster
Jul 20, 2014
Heaven received a little angel when God welcomed baby Wyatt Russell Brewster into his loving arms Sunday, July 20, 2014, the day of his birth. He was born in Cedar Park, Texas to Jonathan and Leah (Hawkins) Brewster, formerly of Swanton, Ohio.
Baby Wyatt will be sadly missed by his parents; big brother, Rafe; maternal grandparents, Sherry Hyatt Hawkins and Gerald...
Ronald Bryce Keough
Jul 8, 2014
Ronald Bryce Keough, age 51, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. He was born May 3, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to Bryce Edward and Verna Mae (Bratton) Keough. Ron was a graduate of Springfield High School and worked as a Union Carpenter.
He is survived by his mother, Verna Mae Keough; children, Sarah (Steve)...
Charlotte Martha Lumbrezer
Jul 7, 2014
Charlotte Martha Lumbrezer, an accomplished organist and piano teacher in Swanton, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 7, 2014, at Parkcliffe Community in Toledo. She was 95. Charlotte was born January 16, 1919, in Curtice, Ohio to Verner and Martha (Wilhelm) Ames. She was a 1937 graduate of Clay High School and earned her vocal and instrumental degree from The...
John Huston Bonam
Jun 30, 2014
Celebration of the Resurrection: Thursday, July 3rd at 11:00 am at Providence Lutheran Church in Holland
John Huston Bonam, 89, of Swanton, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born July 25, 1924 in Willoughby, Ohio to Frances and LJ Bonam and is predeceased by his sisters Phyllis and Janet. He grew up in Bellevue,...
Joseph A. Simon
Jun 28, 2014
Joseph A. Simon, age 65, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Saturday morning, June 28, 2014 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born June 22, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Albert A. and Mildred F. (Burghardt) Simon. On April 17, 1971, he married Martha Arnold. Joe was an over the road truck driver for 47-1/2 years....
John Vernon Seel
Jun 25, 2014
John Vernon Seel, age 55, of Swanton, Ohio passed unexpectedly in his sleep, Wednesday morning, June 25, 2014. He was born January 8, 1959, in Bowling Green, Ohio to Vernon and Nettie (Brashear) Seel, and a 1978 graduate of Swanton High School.
He worked in the construction field and built some spectacular homes during his career. When he wasn't building homes,...
Randi Graham
Jun 25, 2014
Randi Allison Graham, 63, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in her home on June 25, 2014. She was born in Chicago on March 1, 1951, to Frederick and Dorothy Engelke. She graduated from Sylvania High School and attended Hillsdale College. She is survived by her loving husband, James Laurence "Larry" Graham, and her two beloved sons, Jeffrey L. Graham...
John & Mary Rice
Jun 21, 2014
Graveside Services: Saturday, June 21st at 11:00 am at Amboy Township Cemetery
Graveside services for John and Mary Rice of Metamora, Ohio will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Amboy Township Cemetery. There will be a family and friends get together in Metamora following the service.
Residence: Winterhaven Florida; formerly of Metamora, Ohio
Kathleen Mary O'Neill
Jun 20, 2014
Although much too soon, after a life very well spent, Kathleen Mary O'Neill, of Delta, Ohio, found her eternal peace quietly in her sleep on June 20, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Though our love for her is vast and makes her loss feel like a very big void, we are relieved that she struggles no more and has...
Kelsey Burkheimer
Jun 11, 2014
Kelsey Burkheimer, age 72, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Swanton Valley Care Center. He was born December 16, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Kelsey and Ethel Burkheimer who preceded him in death. Kelsey was raised in Whitehouse, Ohio and worked in construction.
He is survived by his daughters, Shelley Hudson, Lori Guerra and Jennifer, all of Toledo, OH; sons,...
Stanley H. Jewell
Jun 11, 2014
Stanley H. Jewell, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Wednesday morning, June 11, 2014 at Ebied Hospice in Sylvania. He was 82. Stanley was born October 12, 1931 in Swanton to Howard and Blanche (Hobbs) Jewell and was a 1949 graduate of Swanton High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1951-1955. Following the service...
Beryl "Myrt" McClure
Jun 7, 2014
Beryl "Myrt" McClure, age 85, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday evening, June 7, 2014 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She was born May 5, 1929 in Swanton to Evan and Frances (Vaughn) Overmyer, and was a 1947 graduate of Swanton High School. On August 14, 1948, she married Rubie "Bill" McClure. Together...
Linda Duke
Jun 5, 2014
Linda Duke, age 68, of Swanton, Ohio, died Thursday evening, June 5, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee. She was born August 12, 1945 in to Charles and Dorothy (Saunders) Early. She married Corbly Edd Duke, Sr. on October 3, 1964. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2005.
Linda was a retired cook. She enjoyed making crafts, taking...
Yolanda F. Raker
Jun 1, 2014
Graveside Services at St. Richard's Cemetery will be private
Yolanda F. Raker, a retired second grade school teacher at the former Swanton Township School, entered into eternal life, Sunday morning, June 1, 2014 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was 85. Yolanda was born June 11, 1928 in Lorain, Ohio to Stephen and Mary (Sestili) Rulli. She graduated...
Bernie A. Gustwiller
May 29, 2014
Bernie Gustwiller, age 63, of Swanton, Ohio, formerly of Napoleon, Ohio, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee. He was born August 5, 1950 in Napoleon, Ohio to Virgil and Cecelia (Coressel) Gustwiller. Bernie graduated from Liberty Center High School and received his Associates degree in electrical engineering from Northwest Tech. He worked for General Motors...
Mary Ellen Mossing
May 29, 2014
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Mary Ellen Mossing, age 79, of Swanton, Ohio went home to the Lord peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She was born June 11, 1934 in Cecil, Ohio, to Charles and Mary (Hoschock) Burns. She married her love, Kenneth B. Mossing, in Sherwood, Ohio on August...
Sharon L. Lakatos
May 28, 2014
Sharon L. Lakatos, age 69, of Sand Creek, Michigan, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Hospice of Lenawee, after a valiant battle with kidney disease (calciphylaxis). She was born January 20, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to John and Donna (Kisseberth) Borland.
Sharon loved life and was always active. Sharon's faith was important to her and was evident through attendance at...
Marie May Barlow
May 16, 2014
Marie May Barlow, age 85, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, May 16, 2014, at Swanton Valley and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 29, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Allen and Rose (Fairchild) Rogers. Marie was a homemaker raising five children, and a member of Brailey Union Church.
She is survived by her sons, Gary Barlow and Ronald Barlow,...
Judith Uyttenhove
May 15, 2014
Judy D. Uyttenhove, age 71, was brutally murdered, Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born September 25, 1942 in Clyde, Ohio to Henry "Cannon" and Florence Park. She graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1960, and married Robert Uyttenhove on July 16, 1960. Together they raised four children, Monte, Connie, Ronnie, and Bonnie.
Judy was loved by so many people....
Scott A. Carpenter
May 13, 2014
Scott A. Carpenter, age 38, of Rudolph, Ohio, died unexpectedly in his home, Tuesday May 13, 2014. He was born June 28, 1975 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Danny Carpenter Sr. and Rose (Wallace) O'Neal.
Scott worked as an automobile mechanic. He loved riding dirt bikes and motorcycle riding with his brother, Danny, Jr. He also enjoyed time spent fishing...
