Kimberly Ann Polk
Oct 31, 2025
Kimberly A. Polk, 66, of Fremont, passed away at her residence Friday, October 31, 2025, after a quiet and courageous battle with ALS. Born in Fremont to Joseph and Patricia (Rooks) Polk, she graduated from Ross High School and then Miami University with a degree in Education. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority and spent a semester in...
James R. Triplett
Oct 30, 2025
James R. Triplett, 80 of Gibsonburg passed away on October 30, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.
He was born on May 15, 1945 to the late Morgan and Mary (Pickens) Triplett in Portland, Ohio.
On November 10, 1966, he married Jane Richter, and have shared nearly 59 years together in marriage.
James worked for Luther Meadows in maintenance before his...
Janice Mae Johnston
Oct 27, 2025
Janice Mae Johnston, age 85, of Fremont, Ohio—most recently residing in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina—passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Born on April 2, 1940, in Diana, West Virginia, Janice was the daughter of Silas and Ida Pearl (Hamrick) Cogar. She graduated from Webster Springs High School in 1958 and later married the love of her...
LaMar Burkin
Oct 26, 2025
LaMar E. Burkin, a beloved father and husband, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on March 25, 1942, in Fremont, the son of Elmer L. and Mary (Joseph) Burkin.
LaMar spent countless hours working as a mechanic for the Toledo Blade, where he used his talent for fixing cars until his retirement. As a...
Alan Lee Siefke
Oct 22, 2025
Alan Lee Siefke, 63, of Fremont, passed away at home surrounded by family on October 22, 2025. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, on August 12, 1962, to Robert Lee and Marilyn (Longanbach) Siefke. He attended Gibsonburg High School.
Alan worked several jobs over the years that he loved, including The Fremont Company specializing in sauerkraut, the Gibsonburg Canning Company, and...
Michael Lee Black
Oct 17, 2025
Michael Lee Black, 70, of Gibsonburg passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. He was born in Ottuma, Iowa on June 24, 1955 to the late Rozena (Rater) and Billy Dean Black.
Mike was a professional truck driver for many years, retiring in 2012. He was a kind man with a big heart who loved to watch his grandchildren, nieces, and...
Rita Schroeder
Oct 9, 2025
Rita Caroline Schroeder, 90, born June 17, 1935 in Clinton, IA to Henry and Elise (Jacobs) Cossman died on October 9, 2025 at Bellevue Care Center in Bellevue, OH. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1953 and married Charles H. Schroeder on November 2, 1960 in Fulton, IA. Together they raised six children; James Schroeder of Helena, OH; Suzanne...
Basel Zickefoose
Oct 6, 2025
Basel J. Zickefoose, 92, of Helena, passed October 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1932 in Alton, WV the son of Walker Ray and Trecie May (Gooden) Zickefoose. Basel was a true patriot and United States Army Veteran serving as a Corporal in the infantry from 1953-1955.
After his military service he worked as a Yuke driver...
Michael Ventura
Oct 6, 2025
Michael V. Ventura, 73, of Fremont, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born August 27, 1952 in Cleveland the son of John and Frances (Iacono) Ventura.
As a truck driver and avid Harley enthusiast, Michael traversed countless miles, enjoying the freedom of the open road. He was a long-time fan of baseball, especially the...
Phyllis "Phyl" Long
Oct 6, 2025
Phyllis “Phyl” Long, of Lindsey, 88, passed away October 6, 2025, at Valley View Health Campus in Fremont, Ohio. She was born on August 3, 1937, at home in Fremont, to Roy Allen and Ethel Luella Alice (Morley) Smith. Phyllis was a 1955 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and studied nursing at Toledo University.
In 1956, she married Lawrence P....
Susan Kaemming
Oct 3, 2025
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Susan M. Kaemming, 67, of Gibsonburg passed away Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born on January 27, 1958 in Fremont to the late Thomas and Rita (Dolweck) Haley.
Sue was a 1976 Gibsonburg High School graduate, and a proud Gibsonburg Athletic Boosters supporter.
She married Richard Kaemming on June 22, 1979 at St. Michael Catholic Church,...
Sister Mildred Marie Streif, RSM
Oct 2, 2025
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Sister Mildred Marie Streif, RSM
On October 2, 2025, the feast of Guardian Angels, Sister Mildred Strief died at St. Bernardine Home in Fremont, OH. Sister Millie’s long-time friend and former first-grade student Father Tom Toale said upon hearing of her death, “She was a good and...
Virginia "Ginny" S. Poseler
Oct 1, 2025
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The retired Avon Lady was called to ring God's doorbell at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Bethesda Care Center, Fremont, OH, her home for the past 12 years. The "Red-Head-Forever" Virginia S. "Ginny" Poseler, 101 years and 9 months, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, plus the nurses, aides, staff...
David Voelzke
Sep 30, 2025
David (Dave) Voelzke, 78, of Fremont passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025.
The son of the late Edwin and Lorena (Risch) Voelzke, Dave was born November 16, 1946, in Fremont, Ohio.
On October 28, 1967, Dave married Linda A. Hardy and shared 53 years together until her passing in 2021.
After graduating from Fremont Ross High School Dave served in the Ohio...
Sr. Margaret M. Wasserman R.S.M.
Sep 25, 2025
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Sister Margaret Wasserman (92) (11/25/1932) (formerly Sister Mary Elvira) transitioned peacefully to eternal life on September 25, 2025 at the Sisters of Mercy St. Bernardine Retirement convent in Fremont.
A native of Fremont, she attended Saint Joseph elementary and high school, graduating in 1950. The next year...
Jay Linder
Sep 25, 2025
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jay Linder on September 25, 2025. Jay was a beloved son, cherished by his parents, Loren & Deborah (Dickman) Linder from his birth on October 1, 1982. His kind spirit and warm heart touched the lives of all who knew him, leaving an...
Sandra Kashmer
Sep 23, 2025
"Am, Is, Are, Was, Were are verbs" are the unforgettable words that would be energetically shouted from former beloved elementary school teacher, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend, Sandra Kashmer, 78, currently of Findlay and recently of Helena/Fremont who passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1947 in Cherry Point, North Carolina to the...
Diane L. Noss
Sep 22, 2025
Gibsonburg resident, Diane L. Noss, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on July 30, 1954, she was a daughter to the late Robert and Mary Rose (Kirwen) Herman.
Diane was a 1972 Gibsonburg High School graduate. After school, she worked for Harbor Manufacturing in Genoa for 11 years where she handled their accounting....
Daniel D Jones
Sep 17, 2025
Daniel "Dan" Jones, 82, of Fremont passed away on September 17, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1943 in Bairdford, PA.
Dan graduated from West Deer High School in Pennsylvania. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Army, and after his time in the service he worked for Ford Motor Company retiring in 1999.
On December 20, 2008 he married Stacey...
Melvin E. Michael
Sep 17, 2025
Melvin E. Michael, 79, passed away at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont on September 17, 2025. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, on April 12, 1949, to Earnest and Rosalin (Lance) Michael. Melvin was a 1964 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Two years later, he married Patricia Stiger on February 12, 1966, and they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary...