OBITUARIES
Ursula Jane Nowak
May 21, 2016
Ursula "Jane" Nowak, of Elmore, OH, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on May 21, 2016. She was 84 years old. Jane is survived by her husband, Loren Nowak; children, Marie (Bob) Babjack of Elmore, Tom (Terri) Nowak of Elmore, Joyce (Bruce) Moore of Toledo, and Laura (Ken) Hazel of Elmore; her eighteen grandchildren: John (Andrea)...
Irmgard M. Zielke
May 20, 2016
Irmgard M. Zielke, 91, of Genoa, OH, and formerly of Oak Harbor, OH, died Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Genoa Retirement Community. She was born on December 18, 1924 in Germany, a daughter of Paul & Martha (Pietch) Rbesam. Mrs. Zielke was well known for her cooking skills, which she learned from her mother who was a cook...
Michael C. Koehne
May 16, 2016
Michael C. Koehne, 72, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2016 in Port Clinton, Ohio. He was born on January 11, 1944 in Port Clinton, the son of the late Ernest and Carrie (Spradlin) Koehne. Michael worked for over 28 years at the former Standard Products in Port Clinton, as well as at Uniroyal...
Herbert Katko
May 15, 2016
Herbert Katko, 87, of Elmore, OH, died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at St. Clare Commons, Perrysburg, OH. He was born in on November 7, 1928, the son of Frank & Mary (Hajdu) Katko. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Herb served in Korea during the Korean War. Herb was a teacher for many years at the former Harris-Elmore Schools,...
June L. Wylie
May 10, 2016
June L. Wylie, 70, of Port Clinton, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1946 in Port Clinton, OH the daughter of Forrest G. and Marjorie J. (Madison) Lentz. She married Franklin Wylie on March 3, 1973 and he preceded her in death on November 28, 2006. Mrs. Wylie previously worked as a...
Kathleen Emma Soenichsen
May 9, 2016
Kathleen E. Soenichsen, 90 of Elmore, OH died Monday, May 9, 2016 at Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor, OH. She was born June 30, 1925 in Elmore to the late Leonard and Lucy (Deitemyer) Wendt. She was the valedictorian for the 1943 graduating class of Harris- Elmore High School. She then graduated with honors from Bowling Green State University...
Leslie E. "Duke" Canter, Jr.
May 8, 2016
Leslie E. "Duke" Canter, Jr., 85, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Riverview Healthcare Camus in Oak Harbor, Ohio. He was born on September 18, 1930 in Friendship, Ohio, the son of the late Leslie E. and Mae (Boling) Canter, Sr. He married Lillian Staton on...
Charles M. Cody
May 8, 2016
Charles M. "Skip" Cody, passed away unexpectedly at his condo in Port Clinton on Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born Feb. 13, 1954 in Tulsa, OK to Rev. Franklin D. Cody and May Lou (Sexton) Cody. He graduated from Findlay High School, B.G.S.U. with a B.A. Degree and B.G.S.U. with a masters in Psychology. Charles was a Regional...
Patricia R. Sorg
May 8, 2016
Patricia Rae Sorg, 93, of Oak Harbor, OH, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor. She was born in Oak Harbor on March 18, 1923, a daughter of Francis E. & Verna M. (Bordeaux) Boomer. On November 28, 1946, she married Don Leaser Sorg, and after more than 65 years of marriage, he preceded her...
Stanley J. Frederick
May 6, 2016
Stanley J. Frederick, 90, of Put-in-Bay, OH died May 6, 2016 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH. He was born September 17, 1925 in Sandusky, OH the son of Jacob Henry and Mildred (Smith) Frederick. He married Shirley Harris on June 14, 1947 and she preceded him in death on October 15, 2012. Stanley was a United States...
Helen K. Stephenson
May 5, 2016
Helen K. Stephenson, 89, of Port Clinton died Thursday, May 5, 2016 with her loving daughters by her side at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont. She was born Feb. 18, 1927 in Bellevue, OH the daughter of George and Dorothy (Kopp) Polley. She married Max C. Stephenson on October 9, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 13,...
Norman A. Glovinsky
May 4, 2016
Norman A. "Tiger" Glovinsky, 83, of Marblehead, OH died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Otterbein North Shore Retirement Community. He was born November 19, 1932 in Marblehead, OH the son of Anthony and Martha (Yuhas) Glovinsky. Norman worked for 40 years for Lafarge at the Standard Slag Quarry. He also worked for 10 years at Celotex. He was a...
Richard A. "Dick" Greene
May 2, 2016
Richard A. "Dick" Greene, 73, of Catawba Island died Monday, May 2, 2016 at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH. He was born November 29, 1942 in Sandusky, OH the son of Gilbert I. and Alvia J. (Smith) Greene. Mr. Greene worked (retired) as a plastic set-up person from Whirlpool in Clyde. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed gardening and...
Doris M. Ziemba
May 1, 2016
Doris Marie Ziemba, (nee Kneblewicz), 76, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away peacefully at home, Sunday May 1, 2016 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of John for 57 years. Loving Mother of Kathleen (deceased), Geralyn "Lynn" (Bob) Reinhart, Gayle Ziemba, Allison (Jerry) Ulman. Cherished Nana of Bobby and Brad Reinhart, and Nate and Zach Ulman. Dearest...
George Andrew Grauer
Apr 29, 2016
George A. Grauer, 72, of Marblehead, OH and formerly of Galion, OH died Friday, April 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 21, 1943 in Galion, OH the son of John and Anna (McAdam) Grauer. He married Christine L. Hollis on October 2, 1972 and she survives. Mr. Grauer was a machinist for Galion Dresser retiring in...
John W. Flood
Apr 29, 2016
John W. Flood, 73, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on May 13, 1942 in Port Clinton, Ohio, the son of the late Paul M. and Mary L. (Carlson) Flood. He married Nora Howard on April 20, 1974 and she survives. John...
Marla V. Kessler
Apr 28, 2016
Marla V. Kessler, 79, of Marblehead, Ohio passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on October 15, 1936 in Wellsburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Robert Roberson and Sarah Esther Ruth (Brant) Roberson-Hisson. She married Carl Kessler on August 21, 1959 and...
Cynthia Ann Foerst
Apr 28, 2016
Cynthia Ann Foerst, 68, of Marblehead, OH died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH. She was born Dec. 20, 1947 in Akron, OH the daughter of John and Helen (Reikowsky) Jannelli. She married Harold S. Foerst on March 31, 1979 and he preceded her in death on September 5, 2009. Mrs. Foerst retired from...
Mary L Morrisette
Apr 28, 2016
Mary L. Morrisette, 86, of Port Clinton, OH died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH. She was born November 23, 1929 in Toledo, the daughter of Valva and Kathleen (Brown) Hymon. She married Milton D. Morrisette on Dec.3, 1962 and he survives. Mrs. Morrisette was a member of Grace United Church. Surviving are...
Michael A. Monak
Apr 27, 2016
Michael A. Monak, 46, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Marblehead, Ohio passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on April 13, 1970 in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of Richard and Janet Monak. Michael struggled with Muscular Dystrophy since early childhood. He was...
