Local obituaries for Oregon, Lucas County in Ohio.

August 7, 2023

Thelma L. Brown, 101, of Walbridge, Ohio was called to be with her Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Gardens of St. Francis.  She was born on November 9, 1921 in Grant County, Indiana to Homer and Nettie (Stewart) Horner.  She lived for ten years at Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home at Knightstown, Indiana.  After graduating from...

July 31, 2023

In a twist that he could have written himself in one of his books, Dennie Sherer was born January 28, 1940, the birthday of his elder brother Garey, and died July 31, 2023, the anniversary of the birth of his younger brother Ron.

The three boys were born to Earl and Hazel Sherer in Toledo,...

July 31, 2023

Robert William Hoobler age 72 of Rossford passed away at home on Monday, July 31, 2023. Rob was born to Earl Robert and Shirley Ann (Hier) Hoobler on November 11, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio. He was a 1968 graduate of Waite High School and went on to serve our country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. After...

July 29, 2023

Rock E. Martin, 69, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center.  He was born on June 22, 1954 in Hartford, Connecticut to his father, Kenneth Martin, and moved to Swanton, Ohio shortly thereafter.  Rock spent much of his early childhood and subsequent summers throughout his youth with his...

July 28, 2023

Margaret Marlene Sharpe, age 69, of Millbury, OH, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born in Xenia, OH on April 5, 1954. Marlene married the love of her life, Michael, and together they raised their family. She enjoyed watching WWE wrestling but her greatest joy was her family.  Marlene worked...

July 26, 2023

Richard Allen Schultz, age 65, of Walbridge, OH, left his earthly home to join our savior in heaven on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was surrounded by his family at home. Rick was born June 9, 1958 in Toledo, OH, to Paul Wesley and Mary Joan (Scott) Schultz. Rick was a 1977 graduate of Waite...

July 26, 2023

Shirley M. Rowley, age 79, of Oregon, OH, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Campus. She was born in Massillon, OH, to Myron and Pearl (Flinner) Rowley on October 7, 1943.  She enjoyed a career as a professional hairstylist.  Her family knew her to be a kind and loving mother and grandmother. ...

July 25, 2023

Matthew Joseph Willard, age 37, of Toledo, OH, passed away July 25, 2023 at home. He was born to Kim and Cindy (Mills) Willard in Toledo, OH on October 30, 1985. Matthew enjoyed all things cooking and culinary. He also loved gardening and he dearly loved his pets.

Matthew leaves behind his fiancée, Jennifer; his brother, Mark;...

July 25, 2023

Thomas James Swert, Jr., age 44, of Toledo, OH, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at home. He was born in Toledo, OH to Thomas Sr. and Lori (Foreman) Swert on July 3, 1979. Thomas worked in construction and landscaping for several years. He enjoyed listening to music, working out, playing basketball, and working around the house. His...

July 23, 2023

John Wesley Spears, age 86, of Toledo, OH, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 surrounded by his family. John was born in Jackson, LA to Homer and Levade (Ricks) Spears on March 24, 1937. John served his country in the US Army and later worked as a machine operator. His greatest joy in life was his family. John deeply...

July 20, 2023

Daniel Edward Prater age 82 of Oregon passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Orchard Villa. Daniel was born to Daniel Burton and Betty Jane (Underwood) Prater in Toledo, Ohio on December 13, 1940. He graduated from Woodward High School and married the love of his life Margaret (Kun) on January 22, 1962. Margaret preceded him in death in...

July 19, 2023

Stephen J. Wojcik, Jr., age 67, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the University of Michigan Hospital.  He was born on September 23, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio to Stephen and Lou Mae Wojcik.  Stephen was a 1974 graduate of Waite High School.  He retired from the Jeep Corporation after 30 years of service.  Stephen...

July 18, 2023

Donna Mae Recknagel, age 97, a 50 year resident of Temperance, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home in Oregon, Ohio.  She was born on March 31, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Ralph and Clara (Sherman) Slates.  Donna was a 1944 graduate of Woodward High School.  She worked briefly at DeVilbus during the War before...

July 17, 2023

Charles L. Nelms Jr. age 96 of Oregon passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Center. Charles was born at home in Oregon Township to Charles Sr. and Irene (Garvey) Nelms on May 28, 1927. He attended Clay High School before enlisting to serve our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. When he...

July 15, 2023

Calvin L. Sherman, age 82, of Holland, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  He was born on June 26, 1941 in Oregon, Ohio to Jim and Edith Sherman.  Calvin was a 1959 graduate of Clay High School.  He worked as a conductor for CSX Railroad, retiring after 41 years of...

July 12, 2023

Ronald Joseph Heider born July 5, 1949, in Toledo, celebrated his 74th birthday with his children and grandchildren last Wednesday. He was the youngest of six children born to Elmer and Kathryn (Chisholm) Heider. Ron married his wife Peggy (Margaret) Logan on August 7, 1971, celebrating almost 53 years of marriage. A 1967 graduate of Waite High School Ron...

July 12, 2023

Robert William Webert, age 81, of Graytown passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2023 at Riverview Healthcare, where he was a resident for the past two years. Bob was born to William and Olga Webert in Graytown, Ohio on May 26, 1942. He was a 1960 graduate of Harris Elmore High School where he was class president, played basketball,...

July 12, 2023

Melba Mae Slates, age 96, of Oregon, OH passed from this life on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born to Lloyd and Layla (Grant) Van Camp on January 13, 1927. Melba married the love of her life, Allen, and spent many happy years until his passing in 1991. She held many jobs during her...

July 9, 2023

Gladys H. Lutes, age 98, of Northwood, OH, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was born in Woodville, OH to Gotlieb and Ella (Tittle) Layman on February, 13, 1925. Gladys married the love of her life, Jay, and together they spent many happy years until his passing in 2010. She worked as a housekeeper for Millers & Fairlane...

July 8, 2023

Michael Glenn Burgess age 72 of Oregon passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Toledo. Mike was born to Richard “Glenn” and Elizabeth “Betty” Burgess in Toledo, Ohio on November 10, 1950. He attended Waite High School and married his childhood sweetheart Pam (Sebring) in 1970. Mike worked at Prefinished Metals as a Metal Coating Inspector...