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Francisco Y. Contreras

Francisco Y. Contreras

May 10, 2024

Francisco Y. Contreras, 98, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 10, 2024 at his home. Francisco was born on October 10, 1925 to Ursulo and Maria De Los Angeles (Yanez) Contreras in Yahualica, Jalisco, Mexico. Francisco married his lifelong partner of sixty-three years Olivia Leal-Contreras.



Francisco served in the Mexican Armed Forces in Monterrey, NL,...

Catherine L. Hiestand

Catherine L. Hiestand

May 9, 2024

Catherine L. Hiestand, 66, of Fremont, OH, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at St. Vincent Medical Center. Catherine Louise Hoffman was born on December 22, 1957 in Fremont, OH to Donald Hoffman and Carol (Spears) Cross.   Cathy was a 1976 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. 

 

Cathy married Greg Hiestand in Fremont, OH in 2007.   She successfully...

Andrew J. Carroll

Andrew J. Carroll

May 5, 2024

Andrew “Andy” J. Carroll, 62, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Sunday, May 5, 2024.   He was born on August 29, 1961 in Bellevue, OH to Martin and Rose (Miller) Carroll.  Andy was a 1979 graduate of Clyde High School.

 

Andy married Michele Raths on May 1, 1981 at Clyde St. Mary’s Catholic Church....

Carol A. Pence

Carol A. Pence

May 1, 2024

Carol A. Pence, 70, of Tiffin, OH passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home. Carol was born on October 14, 1953 to Ted and Arlene (McComb) Cleveland in Fremont, OH. She was a 1971 graduate of Old Fort High School.  Carol married Doug Pence on April 18, 1975 at Old Fort Church in...

Rick Ray Myers

Rick Ray Myers

May 1, 2024

Rick Ray Myers, 71, of Fremont, OH passed away on May 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born on October 9, 1952 in Tiffin, OH the son of Robert and Molly “Midge” (Kummerer) Myers.  Rick was a 1970 graduate of Old Fort High School and was proud to be a member of the 1968...

Penny Sue Palyshka

Penny Sue Palyshka

Apr 30, 2024

Penny Sue (Everett) Palyshka, 68, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital.  She was born on March 8, 1956 in Fremont, OH to Earnest and Carol (Sheets) Everett.  Penny was a 1974 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

 

Penny married Raymond Palyshka in 1989.  She enjoyed making jewelary, sewing, reading her Bible and staying...

Michele Lozano Hergesheimer

Michele Lozano Hergesheimer

Apr 30, 2024

Michele Lozano Hergesheimer, 47, of Fremont, OH passed away on April 30, 2024 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Green Springs, OH.  She was born on August 10, 1976 in Fremont, OH the daughter of Peter Lozano and Sandra (Mathia) Gooslin.  Michele was a 1994 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and Vanguard Technical.

 

Michele worked at Rally’s for over ten...

Robert Lee Cooley

Robert Lee Cooley

Apr 29, 2024

Robert Lee Cooley, 63, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Arbors of Oregon.   He was born on August 29, 1960 in Sandusky, OH to Leroy and Ada (Jones) Cooley.  Robert was a 1980 graduate of Sandusky High School.

 

Robert married Mary A. Michaels on March 11, 1983 in Fremont, OH....

Marie E. Dumbroff

Marie E. Dumbroff

Apr 18, 2024

Marie E. Dumbroff, 82, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by her family on April 18, 2024 at her home. She was born on March 30, 1942 to Orville and Hazel (Lippert) Overmyer in Fremont. She was a 1960 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Marie married James Dumbroff on February 24, 1968 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church and he...

Crystal B. Cook

Crystal B. Cook

Apr 16, 2024

Crystal B. Cook, 55, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by her son and brother on April 16, 2024. Crystal was born on August 8, 1968 to Lavern and Barbara (Keck) Leonard in Fremont. She was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School and Vanguard Tech Center. 

Crystal was a cook at Valley View Health Campus and Countryside Manor Healthcare for...

Linda Sue Hord

Linda Sue Hord

Apr 16, 2024

Linda Sue Hord, 66, of Fremont, OH passed away on April 16, 2024 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital ER in Fremont, OH.  She was born on March 30, 1958 in Fremont, OH the daughter of Kenneth Owen and Evelyn “Evie” L. (Pratt) Sorg.  Linda was a 1976 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and received an associate’s degree from Terra Technical...

Ronald R. Miller

Ronald R. Miller

Apr 16, 2024

Ronald R. Miller, 79, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  He was born on September 1, 1944 in Fremont, OH to Burdett and Rosalyn (Batesole) Miller. Ron was a 1962 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

 

Ron married Mona L. Clark on January 14, 1967 at Sacred Heart Church.  He worked as a Tool...

Melvin H. Balduf Sr.

Melvin H. Balduf Sr.

Apr 12, 2024

Melvin H. Balduf, Sr, 87, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 13, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.  He was born on June 17, 1936 in Port Clinton, OH the son of Earl and Margaret (McLaughlin) Balduf.  Mel married Karen (Thurn) Miller on March 20, 1973 in Angola, IN and she preceded him in death...

Helen Frances Eisenhower

Helen Frances Eisenhower

Apr 9, 2024

Helen Frances Eisenhower, 89, of Green Springs, OH passed away on April 9, 2024 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH.  She was born on December 25, 1934 in Vindex, MD the daughter of Edward Jacob and Gladys Fannie (Puffenbarger) Ross.  Helen married Carol Edwin Eisenhower on May 31, 1955 and he preceded her in death on June 5, 1992.

 

Helen was...

Theron "Charlie" Kroeger, Jr.

Theron "Charlie" Kroeger, Jr.

Apr 5, 2024

Theron “Charlie” C. Kroeger, Jr., 87, of Fremont, OH passed away on April 5, 2024 in Toledo, OH. Charlie was born on January 13, 1937 to Theron C. and Roberta L. (Dunn) Kroeger, Sr in Fremont, OH. He was a 1955 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Charlie served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962 and received...

Sheila Kay Lewis

Sheila Kay Lewis

Apr 3, 2024

Sheila Dicker-Lewis, 65, earned her wings on April 3, 2024 surrounded with the love of her family. She was born on December 5, 1958 in Fremont, OH to Merle Dicker-Whittaker who survives and her late father Richard Dicker. She married John Lewis on November 26, 2022 and he survives.

 

Sheila graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1977. She worked various...

Karen Kay Balduf

Karen Kay Balduf

Mar 31, 2024

Karen Kay Balduf, 86, of Fremont, passed away on March 31, 2024 surrounded by her family. Karen was born on May 29, 1937 to Homer and Edna (Knight) Thurn in Fremont. She was a 1955 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Karen married Edward C. Miller on August 7, 1957 and he preceded her in death on July 1, 1971....

Linda Sue Falk

Linda Sue Falk

Mar 26, 2024

Linda Sue Falk, 73, of Fremont passed away on March 26, 2024, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born August 2, 1950 to William F. and Helen B. (Warner) Falk in Toledo OH. 

 

She dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. Linda enjoyed watching television and being outdoors in nature. 

 

Linda is survived by her children Christine Brewer and John...

Nathaniel Thomas Drabek

Nathaniel Thomas Drabek

Mar 25, 2024

Nathaniel Thomas Drabek, 3 months old, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024 at his home in Fremont, OH.  He was born on December 21, 2023 in Toledo, OH the son of Nicholas Drabek and Amanda Garza. 

 

Nathaniel is survived by his loving parents, Nicholas Drabek and Amanda Garza; siblings, Angelo Chaffee, Serina Mock, Stephen Mock and Nikolai Drabek;...

Norma L. Pence

Norma L. Pence

Mar 23, 2024

Norma L. Pence, 97, of Fremont, OH passed away at home on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  She was born on April 19, 1926 in Fremont, OH to Earl and Hattie (Marzke) Long.   Norma was a 1944 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

 

Norma married Richard W. Pence in 1950 at St. John’s Lutheran Church and he preceded her in 1989....

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