Curtis “Rice” J. Alridge, 43, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. He was born on July 12, 1970 in Laurel, MS, the son of Curtis Ducksworth and Mary L. (Phillips) Alridge.Curtis had previously worked for H.J. Heinz Company. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends, especially his...

Kimberly Kay McClure, 56 of Fremont, OH passed away at home on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Kim was born on January 6, 1957 in Fremont, the daughter of Robert and Faye (Baumer) McClure. She was a 1975 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Kim worked as a Secretary for the City of Fremont for twenty-three...

Robert L. Schell, 78 of Fremont, OH passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1935 in Fremont to Robert and Helen (Keegan) Schell. Robert married Amelia A. Johnson on January 15, 1955 in Angola, IN and she survives.Robert worked as a Plater and Buffer at Imperial Plating for over fifty years, retiring...

Amolia “Molly” L. Barnes, 69, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 13, 1944 in Fremont, the daughter of Howard and Elnora (Krouse) Hodgkinson. She was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Molly married Dennis S. Barnes on August 11, 1962 at Grace Lutheran...

Donald Francis McClelland, 78 of Fremont, OH and formerly of Frederic, MI, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 at Elmwood at the Springs in Green Springs, OH. He was born November 24, 1934 in Novi, MI to Francis and Erna (Horton) McClelland. Donald served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1955 where he was awarded...

Theresa “Terry” Ann Mielke, 63, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at her home. She was born on January 2, 1950 in Fremont to Paul and Patricia (Montgomery) Mielke. She was a 1968 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Terry worked at Cal-Van Tools as a Shipping Clerk and retired after twenty-six years of service. She was...

Clarence “Pete” G. Zimmerman, 80, of Fremont, OH died Monday, August 19, 2013 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1933 in Wood County, OH, the son of Dale S. and Lillian M. (Strausbaugh) Zimmerman. Pete was a graduate of Woodville High School and attended Barber’s School.Pete was a Barber for twenty years. He was also owner and...

Thomas A. Rich, 87, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1926 in Fremont, the son of Victor and Harriet (Kiser) Rich. He was a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph High School.Tom served his country in WWII in the Pacific Theatre; he was a member...

Henrietta D. Stout, 86, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Countryside Continuing Care Center. She was born on December 8, 1926 in Clyde, OH, the daughter of Henry H. and Pearl M. (Miller) Bartlett.Henrietta married Robert Stout and he preceded her in death in 1980. She was a Homemaker.Henrietta is survived by her siblings, Margaret...

Ralph W. Fox, 94, of Fremont, OH passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 while residing at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, OH. He was born on May 12, 1919 in Carey, OH, the son of Ernest P. and Mary Anna (Kin) Fox.Ralph served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII from October 9, 1940 to September 21, 1945....

Joyce A. Hammond, 70 of Fremont, OH passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. She was born on March 11, 1943 in Fairborn, OH to George and Christine (Smith) Hammond. Joyce received her associate’s degree in Law Enforcement from Terra Community College.Joyce worked as a Clerk for the US Postal Service for thirty years retiring...

Norman J. Gressman, 84, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg on Saturday, August 3, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 25, 1928 in Rice Township to John E. and Clara K. (Meyers) Gressman.Norm served in the US Navy from Oct. 20, 1948-Oct. 13, 1952 aboard the U.S.S. Muliphen. Norm worked many places as...

Vernon J. Kaiser, 82, of Fremont, OH passed away at home on August 1, 2013. He was born on July 27, 1931 to William J. and Vernice J. (Terry) Kaiser. Vernon married Alice Kirkendoll on September 3, 1960 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clyde and she preceded him in death on February 11, 1996. He then married Patricia McConnell...

Pauline Anna Batesole, 89 passed from her earthly life at Bethesda Care Center on July 30, 2013. She was born on June 26, 1924 in Fremont, OH, the daughter of Fredrick and Mary (Knowles) Meyer. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Fremont and started working at the Farm Bureau Fremont office.She married Donald “Bud” Batesole...

Margaret “Peg” M. Boyer, 70, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home on Friday, July 26, 2013. She was born on February 5, 1943 in Fremont, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret M. (Pressler) Oprie. She was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph High School.Peg worked in the Human Resource Department at the Sandusky County Courthouse for many years...

Charles Herbert Gilbert, 96, of Green Springs, OH passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He was born on October 10, 1916 in Bellevue, OH, the son of Jacob O. and Ida C. (Markle) Gilbert. He was a 1934 graduate of Bellevue High School.Charles married Dorothy E. Gillette on April 3, 1937 and she...

Richard “Dick” A. Claypool, 72, of Western Avenue, Fremont, OH passed away at home on Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was born on February 21, 1941 in Lindsey, OH to Robert and Grace (English) Claypool. He was a graduate of Gibsonburg High School.Dick served in the U.S. Army from November 14, 1963 to November 12, 1965 and was awarded the...

John Winfield Francis, age 96, died peacefully at his home with family at his bedside in Fremont, Ohio, on July 19, 2013 after a long illness.John served in the United States Air Force as a pilot and retired a Lieutenant Colonel. He served in the Fifth Air Force 54th Troup Carrier Wing in the South Pacific during World War II....

Deborah Marie Pugh, 44, of Second St, Fremont died unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 19, 2013. She was born on June 26, 1969 in Fremont, the daughter of James and Charlene (Haralson) Heidelburg. She attended Fremont Ross High School. Deborah was an avid fisherman and loved to crochet. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.Deborah...

Devin James Woodward, 9, of Grand Rapids, OH passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 as a result of drowning. He was born on December 22, 2003 in Fremont, OH, the son of Kelly (Woodward) Marquez.Devin attended Otsego Elementary School where he would have entered the fourth grade in the fall. He was a typical boy who enjoyed fishing, riding...