Obituaries
Daniel Gene Bringman
Dec 7, 2025
Daniel “Dan” Bringman, 73, of Fremont, passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by his family at home. He was born in Toledo on November 21, 1952, to Dale and Norma (Sturgeon) Bringman. Dan was a 1970 graduate of Woodmore High School. He proudly served in the Ohio Army National Guard from July 6, 1971, until his honorable discharge on...
Marian L. Weller
Dec 6, 2025
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Marian L. Weller, 92, of Kansas, Ohio, passed away December 6, 2025, surrounded by family at her home, just a few hours shy of her 93rd birthday. She was born December 7, 1932, in Fremont, to Sherman and Theresa Delores (Flocken) Hetrick. Marian attended Fremont Ross High School.
She married Robert Randall “Randy” Weller on...
Kirk Kiser
Dec 3, 2025
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Kirk V. Kiser, 68, of Burgoon passed away peacefully December 3, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fremont on February 1, 1957, the son of Gene W. and Patricia (Cronin) Kiser. Kirk was a 1975 graduate of Gibsonburg High School and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Science from the...
Matthew Long
Nov 30, 2025
Matthew Cory Long, 56 of Albuquerque, New Mexico and previously Gibsonburg, Ohio passed away on November 30, 2025.
He proudly served his country in the United State Navy. Matt most recently worked for UniFirst in Albuquerque.
He enjoyed the outdoors, his family and grandchildren and his many pets and wildlife.
Left to cherish his memory are his children; Jared (Lindsey) Long, Zachary Long,...
Kenneth Risch
Nov 30, 2025
Kenneth J. Risch, 88, of Lindsey passed away on Sunday morning, November 30, 2025 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH. Kenneth was born on April 21, 1937 in Oak Harbor, Ohio to Kenneth & Regina (Behnken) Risch.
Kenneth was a 1955 graduate of Oak Harbor High School where he was a scoreboard operator. He worked 38 years for Standard...
Sr. Marilyn Gottemoeller RSM
Nov 27, 2025
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Sister Marilyn Gottemoeller 88, (formerly Sister Mary Fatima) transitioned very peacefully to her heavenly home Thanksgiving evening (11/27) at the Sisters of Mercy St. Bernardine Home, Fremont. A native of Cleveland, she attended her first three years of high school at Our Lady of the Pines Aspirant school...
John Edward Oakleaf
Nov 25, 2025
John Edward Oakleaf, 71, of Fremont, and formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 at his home residence.
John was born 26 May, 1954 to the late Harold Ellis Oakleaf, and Janet Elaine (Reif) Oakleaf. He was unmarried, and is survived by a brother, Daniel M. Oakleaf, of Crossville Tennessee.John graduated from Old Fort High school in 1972,...
Louise Filliater
Nov 22, 2025
Louise Filliater, 89, made her final journey to heaven Nov 22, 2025 surrounded by her family. She will be reuniting with her late husband, Carl who preceded her in 2015.
Louise was born Sept 30, 1936 in Helena, OH to Louis & Rita (Nieset) Dolweck. She was a 1954 graduate of Gibsonburg High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Carl,...
Dustin Willey
Nov 19, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Dustin James Willey on November 19, 2025, at the age of 29. Born on January 24, 1996, in Fremont, Ohio, Dustin was a cherished son, father, brother, grandson and friend.
He worked for Miller Pipeline. He was a member of the Catholic Church and also loved the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In...
Jody L. (Carper) Angelone
Nov 17, 2025
Jody Lynn (Carper) Angelone, 57, went to Heaven on Monday, November 17, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so fiercely. Born on October 22, 1968, in Fremont, Ohio, Jody lived a life full of heart, humor, and a joy that lifted everyone around her.
She graduated from Gibsonburg High School in 1987 and went on to earn her Bachelor degree...
Barb Halfhill
Nov 17, 2025
Barb Halfhill, 56, of Gibsonburg passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Windsor Lane Healthcare. She was born on November 12, 1969 to the late Donald and Ruth (Krotzer) Bettenbrock.
A 1988 graduate of Gibsonburg High School, Barb went on to attend Terra Technical College and graduated in 1992 with a degree in Marketing.
Left to cherish her memory are her...
Cheryl L. Clark
Nov 10, 2025
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Cheryl Lynn Clark, 81 of Fremont, passed away early Monday morning, November 10th, 2025. She was born in Toledo to the late Russell and Doris (Seger) Reynolds.
Cheryl grew up in Bryan, OH and graduated from Fairview High School. Later she attended Stautzenberger College. She began her working career at GM and then for Humphrey Insurance.
Cheryl...
Barbara Ann Hudson-White
Nov 10, 2025
Barbara Ann Hudson-White, 85, of Fremont passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont. She was born on February 4, 1940 to the late Paul and Ruth (Johnson) Starlin in Franklin, Indiana.
Barbara attended Portland Jay County High School, graduating in 1958.
In her own words, "Barbara Starlin Hudson White has always been an artist." From a...
Charles "Charlie" Gonya
Nov 10, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Gonya, 82, of Fremont, passed away November 10, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was born January 30, 1943, in Fremont, to Russell and Helen (Snyder) Gonya. He was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School. Charlie was a 3rd generation farmer for Gonya Farms and operated the pickle station with his father, uncles, brothers,...
Lucretia Saller
Nov 9, 2025
Lucretia Saller, 94, of Fremont, passed away at Valley View Health Campus November 9, 2025. She was born in Fremont on January 24, 1931, to Joseph and Frances (Novak) Celek. Lucretia was a 1948 graduate of St. Joseph High School. She worked for Eckrich in Fremont and celebrated her retirement after 19 years.
On August 29, 1953, she married Glenn F....
Brian A. Borer
Nov 6, 2025
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Brian Albert Borer, 47, of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, November 6. 2025 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1977 in Fremont, the son of Dale and Melissa (Hooten) Borer. Brian was a 1997 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and went on to work for Whirlpool Corporation.
He was the kind of guy who...
Willie Gardner
Nov 4, 2025
Willie James Gardner, 71, of Fremont passed away on November 4, 2025 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on July 7, 1954 to the late James and Ora (White) Gardner.
Willie was a 1972 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He enjoyed spending time at flea markets and was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns fan.
Left to cherish...
Michelle Ann Widman
Nov 1, 2025
Michelle Ann Widman, 46, passed away November 1, 2025. She was born in Fremont, Ohio, on March 8, 1979, to Jeff Widman Sr., and Brenda (Walby) Widman. Michelle was a 1997 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. She dedicated many years working at Kraft Heinz Co., where she was currently employed, and had just celebrated her 25th anniversary there.
Michelle was...
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...



