OBITUARIES
Robert J. Holman
Jun 9, 2016
Robert J. Holman, 68, of Port Clinton, OH died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Admiral's Pointe, Huron. OH. He was born June 21, 1947 in Port Clinton, OH the son of Joseph J. and Theresa (Lauer) Holman. Robert was a United States Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Robert was a carpenter with Carpenters Local 744. He loved...
Carlton R. Wilkins
Jun 8, 2016
Carlton R. "Butch" Wilkins, 77, of Carroll Township, Port Clinton, OH, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his home. He was born in Carroll Township, on July 21, 1938, the son of the late Carlton & June (Burr) Wilkins. Butch started working for the former Standard Products Company, Port Clinton, when he was 18 years old and retired when...
Dennis "Denny" L. Thompson
Jun 4, 2016
Dennis L. Thompson, 69 of Fremont, OH, and formerly of Oak Harbor, OH, died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Stein Hospice, Sandusky, OH following a lengthy illness. Dennis, known to friends and family as Denny, was born November 16, 1946 in Port Clinton, OH to Kenneth J. and Joan E. (Yeisley) Thompson. On March 31, 1978 he married the...
Patience Elizabeth Matthews
Jun 2, 2016
Patience Elizabeth Matthews, died June 2, 2016 in El Paso, TX. She is the daughter of Robert Paul and Angela Lynn (Webster) Matthews. She is also survived by her brother Gabriel Michael Matthews; grandparents: William Daniel (Kristine) Webster of Castalia, OH, Brent William Matthews of Port Clinton and Rebecca (Christopher) Lowe of Graytown, OH. Visitation will be held Tuesday,...
Micheal L. "Mike" Richards
Jun 1, 2016
Micheal Lee "Mike" Richards, 58, of Port Clinton, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016. He was born March 4, 1958 in Tennessee, the son of Buddy and Edith (Ruggles) Richards. He married Polly Morelock on March 26, 1977 and she survives. Micheal worked for Fenner Dunlop for 28 years. He was a member of VFW Post 2480 and Eagles...
Sharon A. Willett
May 30, 2016
Sharon A. Willett, 79 of Oak Harbor, OH died suddenly Monday, May 30, 2016 at her home. She was born June 25, 1936 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Harl and Stella (Myers) Sitcler. On December 31, 1958 she married Gaillard P. "Pete" Willett who preceded her in death September 1, 2012. She graduated from Defiance College with...
Angela E. Brindley
May 30, 2016
Angela E. Brindley, 97, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, died Monday, May 30, 2016. She was born in Salem Township, Ottawa County, on April 21, 1919, a daughter of Oliver & Alta (McCarron) Deal. Angela was a 24 year employee of the former GTE in Port Clinton, Ohio, where she was a telephone operator, instructor, and supervisor, retiring in 1981....
Kathryn I. Arndt
May 29, 2016
Kathryn I. Arndt, 101 of Elmore, OH died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Genoa Care Center, Genoa, OH. She was born April 2, 1915 in Harris Township, OH to the late Barcilla and Christina (Weis) Willey. On February 25, 1939 she married Clifford Arndt who preceded her in death March 15, 1984. Ms. Arndt was a homemaker and retired...
George W. Fabian
May 28, 2016
To Run Tuesday and Wednesday George W. Fabian, 68, of Oak Harbor passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2016 from the debilitating effects of both COPD and Arthritis. He was under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. George was born August 13, 1947 in Oak Harbor, OH to George and June (Miles) Fabian who preceded...
William E. Semrock
May 27, 2016
William E. Semrock, 70, of Toledo, OH, and formerly of Elmore, OH, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Lutheran Home at Toledo. He was born on February 8, 1946, a son of Reynold & Emilie (Kontak) Semrock. Bill was a 1964 graduate of the formerly Elmore High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Siena Heights...
Dj Krizan
May 26, 2016
DJ Krizan, Jr., 31, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was born on October 14, 1984 in Port Clinton, Ohio, the son of Donald and Terri (Keck) Krizan, Sr. He was a 2003 graduate of Port Clinton High School. He worked as a laborer for various manufacturing companies. He...
Carolyn R. Miller
May 22, 2016
Carolyn Ruth Miller, 95, a life-long church musician of Oak Harbor, Ohio died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Genoa Retirement Village, Genoa, Ohio. Carolyn was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio on June 7, 1920, to the late August and Emma (Libbe) Kenneman. Carolyn was a 1937 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. Carolyn was a life-long member of St....
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...
