Obituaries

Becki Siefke

Becki Siefke

Oct 23, 2026

Becki L. Siefke, 52, of Gibsonburg passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1974 a daughter to Robert L. "Bob" and Marilyn (Longanbach) Siefke.She graduated from Gibsonburg High School and Vanguard during which time she excelled in horticulture. Through the years Becki worked for several businesses including Marathon in Elmore, Tanks Meats and Lowes.Becki...

Carole Anne Kirsch

Carole Anne Kirsch

Oct 22, 2026

Carole A. Kirsch, 84, lifelong resident of Gibsonburg, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026 with family by her side. She was born on July 26, 1942 to the late Max Landis and Florence (Brubaker) Lancaster. She lived a life defined by hard work, love and family. A true country girl at heart and devoted Ohio State Buckeye Fan.

Carole graduated...

Tomas L. Garza Jr.

Tomas L. Garza Jr.

Oct 19, 2026

Tomas "Thomas" L. Garza Jr., 93, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born in La Paloma, TX a son to Tomas Garza Sr. and Josefina Longoria.From a young age, Tomas spent many years between Texas, Florida, and Ohio. After working in the fields as a crew leader, he grew a lifelong appreciation and passion for agriculture.He married...

Susan H. Buckholz

Susan H. Buckholz

Oct 17, 2026

Susan Buckholz, 79, beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away on October 17,2026 at Valley View Health Campus to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ in heaven. 

She was born on June 2, 1947, in Fremont, to William and Martha (Randall) Hart. Susan graduated from Gibsonburg High School in 1965 before attending Kent State University where she...

Thomas M. Walsh

Thomas M. Walsh

Oct 16, 2026

Thomas "Tom" M. Walsh, 76, formerly of Springfield, passed away on October 16, 2026 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont. He was born on November 5, 1949 to the late Walter F. and Margaret M. (Heeg) Walsh in Springfield, Ohio. 

Tom graduated from Catholic Central High School in Springfield, Ohio in 1967. He co-owned and operated M&M Door Company until his...

Damien Davis

Damien Davis

Oct 15, 2026

Damien "Dame" Davis, 23, of Fremont passed away on October 15, 2026. He was born on May 31, 2003 to Damien Davis and Shantae Davis-McCallister.He attended Fremont Ross High School and worked for Allied Security.Damien was always active and enjoyed playing basketball and working out. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his son, and enjoyed playing video games.Left...

Jeffrey Alan Heileman

Jeffrey Alan Heileman

Oct 13, 2026

Jeffrey Alan Heileman of Fremont, Ohio, affectionately known to his family as "The Kidd," passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2026, at age 64.

Born on May 14, 1962, Jeff carried a fierce devotion to family and a sharp intellect that defined everything he did. He was famous for his great sense of humor and was always ready with a sardonic...

Sr. Elaine Sova, RSM

Sr. Elaine Sova, RSM

Oct 13, 2026

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Sister Elaine Sova’s ring motto—“I am with you always”-- resonates with the friends and family she leaves behind. One Sister said, “She was a kind and gentle soul”--summarizing many of the comments Sisters made about their friend who died peacefully October 13, 2026, at St. Bernardine Home...

Christian Moll

Christian Moll

Oct 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a truly one-of-a-kind man—a kind-hearted, big-hearted, funny, mischievous soul who could make you laugh when you least expected it and leave a lasting impression wherever he went.

He was a man who loved deeply and lived life with his whole heart. To his wife and soulmate, Peggy “Chill” Moll, he...

Aniceto Avalos

Aniceto Avalos

Oct 9, 2026

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Aniceto “Chet” Avalos, known affectionately as “The Musician,” passed away on October 9, 2026, at Toledo Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1936, in Weslaco, TX, to Narciso and Juanita (Rodriguez) Avalos.

Chet spent nearly 71 wonderful years married to his beloved wife, Guadalupe “Lupe” Valdez, whom he married on September 4, 1954, at...

Terence Moritz

Terence Moritz

Oct 3, 2026

Terry, 81, passed away in Peoria, AZ on October 3, 2026 after a long battle of decreasing mobility and memory loss. He was born in Chicago, IL, on November 13, 1945, the second child of Michael and Mary Ellen Moritz. The family lived in Chicago throughout Terry’s childhood, and he attended St. Cajetan Elementary School and Brother Rice High School.

Terry...

Mary Jane Magers, RSM

Mary Jane Magers, RSM

Oct 1, 2026

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Mercy Sister Mary Jane Magers (96) transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home Thursday evening October 1, at St. Bernardine Home, Fremont. Sister Mary Jane was one of eleven children born to Frederick and Doris (Dornan) Magers.

A native of Tiffin, she attended the aspirant school at Our...

Danny Stephens

Danny Stephens

Sep 28, 2026

Danny Stephens, 79, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends on his 12 year "Lungaversary".

He was born March 24, 1947 in Portland, IN the son of Bonnie (Cox) and Paul Stephens Danny was a bricklayer and worked in construction before opening the Tackle Box 2.

Danny was especially grateful for each and...

Diane K. Goebel

Diane K. Goebel

Sep 26, 2026

Diane K. Goebel, 75 of Fremont, passed away on September 26, 2026 in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.

She was born on June 3, 1951 to the late Bernard and Anna (Sorg) Scherger and was one of four children.

Diane attended Lakota High School, where she graduated in 1969. After graduation, she attended Mercy College of...

Austin Lewandowski

Austin Lewandowski

Sep 24, 2026

Austin M. Lewandowski, 31, of Gibsonburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, with his loved ones by his side. Austin was a one-of-a-kind person who lived life on his own terms. Stubborn and bullheaded? Absolutely. Austin had his own way of doing things, and good luck convincing him otherwise. But underneath that hard-headed exterior was a kind heart...

Martin J. Recny Jr.

Martin J. Recny Jr.

Sep 24, 2026

Martin Joseph Recny Jr., 71 of Gibsonburg went to his new Eternal Home on September 24, 2026. 

Marty was born on June 1, 1955, in Fremont, Ohio to Martin Joseph Sr. and Phyllis Maxine (Johnson) Recny. 

He was a 1974 graduate of Gibsonburg High School. He was a member of Triumph Foundation Church in Fremont and worked on his family's farm where...

Brian W. Gray

Brian W. Gray

Sep 22, 2026

Brian Wilson Gray, 64 of Fremont passed away on September 22, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1962 in Fremont, Ohio to Thomas W. (Doris) Gray and Beverly J. (Bruce) Simmons.

Brian attended Fremont Ross High School and worked with his dad at Pump Nursery for many years. After he left Pump's, he went to Bailey's Nursery and Landscaping.

Brian enjoyed...

Gaspar "Gus" Hinojosa

Gaspar "Gus" Hinojosa

Sep 20, 2026

Gaspar "Gus" Hinojosa, 86, passed away on September 20, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1939 in McAllen, Texas a son to Alfredo and Eva Hinojosa.After graduating from St. Joseph Central Catholic in Fremont, Gus joined the U.S. Air Force. He served some of his time in Syracuse, NY, before serving in Germany as a Polish International Translator.He married...

Madalyn Roberta Lindsey

Madalyn Roberta Lindsey

Sep 17, 2026

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Madalyn Roberta Lindsey, 10, of Fremont, Ohio, passed into the arms of Jesus while in a New York Children’s Hospital on September 17, 2026.

Madalyn was a true fighter and a warrior her entire life as she battled ongoing liver and vessel failure requiring frequent lifesaving interventions. Due to this, her second homes frequently...

Maria Del Carmen Curbelo

Maria Del Carmen Curbelo

Sep 15, 2026

Maria Curbelo, 94, of Fremont passed away at her home surrounded with the love and prayers of her family and friends on September 15, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1932 in Manati, Puerto Rico to the late Ramon Antonio Colon Tosado and Teresa Alicea Tosado.

On July 21, 1962 she married Rafael "Fello" Curbelo at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...