Obituaries

Patricia Ann Wilhelm

Patricia Ann Wilhelm

Apr 12, 2026

Patricia Ann Wilhelm, 63, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

She was born August 9,1962, at Fisher-Titus Hospital in Norwalk, the daughter of James and Theresa (Ott) Smith. She was a 1980 graduate of Monroeville High School. On November 16, 1985, she married Troy Wilhelm, at Millersville St. Mary’s- a marriage...

Martha Jane (Hawk) Unger

Martha Jane (Hawk) Unger

Jan 4, 2026

Martha Jane (Hawk) Unger, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Tomball, Texas. She was lovingly surrounded by family at Southern Knights Memory Care when she went to meet our Lord.

 Martha was born in Fremont, Ohio to Howard and Matilda (Gabel) Hawk on August 16, 1938. Martha married Carl George Unger on September 13,1958 in Fremont, Ohio. Before...

Rosalie Mary Murray

Rosalie Mary Murray

Apr 15, 2026

Rosalie M. Murray, 88, of Gibsonburg passed away on April 15, 2026 at Countryside Manor in Fremont. 

She was born on December 24, 1937 to the late Earl Ernest and Ida Mae (Swartz) Murray. 

Rosalie graduated from Gibsonburg High School, and worked as a cashier for K-Mart for many years. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, now Gibsonburg Community...

Richard Kollman

Richard Kollman

Apr 14, 2026

Richard John Kollman, 75, of Fremont, passed away on April 14, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Manor of Fostoria. He was born on August 12, 1950, in Fremont to Richard Phillip and Betty (Turley-Shrout) Kollman. Richard was a 1969 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. On July 20, 1969, he married Gloria Jean Killen in Oak Harbor, and they celebrated 47...

Alfred E. Clinger

Alfred E. Clinger

Apr 12, 2026

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With quiet dignity and deep faith, we remember a devoted son of God, a proud Korean War veteran, and a man of gentle wisdom who lived a life of humble service.

A faithful Catholic, he found strength and guidance in prayer, the sacraments, and an unwavering trust in God's providence. His belief was not loud...

Jane A. Stout

Jane A. Stout

Apr 12, 2026

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Jane A. Stout, 78, of Fremont passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born in Bellevue on April 24, 1947 the daughter of Clifford A. and A. Joanne (Connors) Hammersmith.

Jane was a 1965 Bellevue Sr. High School graduate. She continued her education at Heidelburg University. She was the Ballville Township Zoning Inspector, and...

Diana Schmidt

Diana Schmidt

Apr 10, 2026

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Diana Lee Schmidt, 89, of Oak Harbor, Ohio and previously of Columbus, Ohio and Lake Wales, Florida, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 10, 2026. She was born on May 30, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Julian and Millicent (Enderlin) Walters.

On August 25,1956, she married Charles Schmidt in St. Louis,...

Lowell A. Myerholtz

Lowell A. Myerholtz

Apr 9, 2026

Lowell A. Myerholtz, 83, of Gibsonburg passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on April 9, 2026. 

He was born on October 29, 1942 to the late Albert and Esther (Deininger) Myerholtz in Graytown. 

On March 14, 1964, he married Helen Ann Millinger in Rocky Ridge, and have shared over 62 years of love and memories together. 

Lowell was a lifelong...

Cheryl Stein

Cheryl Stein

Apr 9, 2026

Cheryl D. Stein, 79 of Fremont, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with her family by her side. 

She was born on April 25, 1946 to the late Harold and Helen (Falquette) Carnicom in Fremont. 

Cheryl graduated from Fremont Ross High School, and married Lawrence Stein on February 26, 1966. They shared 56 years together until his passing in 2022. 

A true...

Ingrid Anna Miarer

Ingrid Anna Miarer

Apr 9, 2026

Ingrid "Anna" Miarer, 83, of Fremont, passed Thursday, April 9, 2026 at her residence. She was born March 19, 1943 in Hamburg, Germany the daughter of Paul and Berta Solomon. On December 10, 1976 she married David Miarer in Fremont.Anna enjoyed her time on the farm tending to the livestock, especially the piglets in farrowing season and the sheep. Anna's...

Lu Anne Ohms

Lu Anne Ohms

Apr 6, 2026

Lu Anne (Wilson) Ohms, 66, of Fremont passed away on April 6, 2026 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born on June 13, 1959, to the late L. Arnold and Eva Lucille (Williams) Wilson.

Lu Anne graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1977. She worked for over 20 years for Croghan Colonial...

Karen L. Smith

Karen L. Smith

Apr 4, 2026

Karen L. Smith, 82 of Gibsonburg passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026 at her home. She was born on April 24, 1943 to the late Chester and Eleanor (Angelmeyer) Whitacre. 

She graduated from Leetonia High School and attended Kent State University, graduating with a Bachelor Degree of Industrial Arts. 

Karen was a member of Gibsonburg Sorosis and enjoyed cheering on the...

Joan Ameling

Joan Ameling

Apr 1, 2026

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Joan Marie Ameling, 70, of Fremont, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1955 in Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of Lewis H. Ameling and Yoland M. (Schneider) Ameling. Joan was a 1973 graduate of Fremont St. Joseph Catholic High School and a member of St. Joseph...

Dorothy Carter

Dorothy Carter

Apr 1, 2026

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Dorothy "Dottie" Carter, 80, of Fremont, Ohio, gained her keys to open heaven's gate on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Born June 13, 1945, in Abbeville, Alabama, to Emma Lee Carter and Charlie Carter, Dorothy was lovingly raised in Fremont, Ohio by her parents, Henry and Emma Lee Carter...

Sr. Kathleen Moross

Sr. Kathleen Moross

Mar 29, 2026

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Sister Kathleen Mary Moross, RSM

Mercy Sister Kathleen Mary Moross (91) passed away very peacefully Sunday evening March 29, 2026 at St. Bernardine Home, Fremont after a brief illness of lung cancer.

She was so proud to share with people that she was born in Sandusky, Ohio – how it...

Ellen Kaye Tille

Ellen Kaye Tille

Mar 27, 2026

Ellen Kaye Tille, 83, of Gibsonburg, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Valley View Health Campus in Fremont. She was born in Gibsonburg on October 5, 1942, to Wilbur and Henrietta (Kaseman) Damschroder. Ellen was a 1960 graduate of Gibsonburg High School. She was a legal secretary for 10 years and then was a cook for Genoa Care Center...

Timothy P. Christy

Timothy P. Christy

Mar 25, 2026

Timothy P. Christy, 51, passed away on March 25, 2026, in Gibsonburg. He was born on December 18, 1974, in Elyria, Ohio, and spent his life enriching the people around him with his warm spirit.Timothy dedicated many years of his life to the restaurant industry, working as a chef for Fazzoli's and Long John Silvers. In his free time he enjoyed...

Norman E. Kraak

Norman E. Kraak

Mar 24, 2026

Norman E. Kraak, 90, of Fremont passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home. He was born on April 29, 1935 to the late August and Grace (Friar) Kraak.

 Norm was a 1953 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. On January 24, 1964, he married Mary Jane Atwood and...

Donald W. Beard

Donald W. Beard

Mar 22, 2026

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Donald W. Beard, 86, of Fremont, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Elmwood Assisted Living. He was born January 12, 1940 in Tiffin, the son of Walter and Pauline (Adams) Beard. On August 20, 1960 he married Charlene Bennehoff, she preceded him in death on December 7, 2023.Don worked as a Dye Caster...

Linda Ronski

Linda Ronski

Mar 20, 2026

Linda D. Ronski, 75, of Fremont, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born November 1, 1950 in Fremont, the daughter of Hetzel and Frances (Benodum) Davis. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Ross High School and went on to graduate with numerous degrees from Bowling Green State University. She worked as a teacher...