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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2001
Dennis R. Lenz
Dennis Ray Lenz, 41, of 443 S. Harley St., Tiffin, died at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 4, 1960, in Tiffin to the late Maurice E. Lenz and Pearl (Stewart) Cook, who survives in Tiffin. His partner and best friend Mary Bell survives at 443 S. Harley St. in Tiffin.
Survivors also include: a daughter, Nicole Lenz of Republic; step-father, James Cook of Tiffin; a twin brother, Douglas Lenz of Dayton, a brother, Brad Lenz of Tiffin and a step-brother, Ken Cook of Carey; a sister, Toni Burns of Tiffin and a step-sister, Beverly Evans of Glendale, Wis., a granddaughter, Serena; two nieces and a nephew.
Mr. Lenz worked at Tiffin Development Center as a TPW.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Izaak Walton, DAV and Eagles.
Services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Turner-Engle Funeral Home in Tiffin. The Rev. Al Wilkes will officiate.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice in care of the funeral home.
Mildred K. Brown
Mildred K. Brown, 84, of 1840 S. Winfield Drive, Tiffin, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at Mercy Hospital of Tiffin.
She was born Nov. 26, 1917, in Toledo to the late Herbert W. and Marie H. (Degnan) Vandenburg. She married Merlin O. Brown on Sept. 9, 1939, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Toledo. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2001.
Survivors include: a son Raymond R. and wife Karin Brown of Tiffin; three daughters, Julie Quick of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Thomas E. (Carol) Graham of Tiffin, and Mrs. Robert (Lois) Loar of Gibsonburg; 21 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
A brother, Raymond W. Vandenburg also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Brown was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and also attended Stautzenberger Business College. As co-founder of Tiffin Hardware from 1960-1983, she worked as secretary-treasurer.
She was a member of: St. Paul's United Methodist Church; Soroptimist International; United Methodist Women; and Tiffin Women's Club.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Tiffin. The Rev. Gail Angel will officiate. Burial will take place in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Hoffmann-Gottfried Funeral Home and 1-2 p.m. Friday, prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church; Ecumenical Sharing Kitchen; American Diabetes Assoc., Arthritis Foundation; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Carlyle L. Beals
Carlyle Lewis Beals, 74, of 516 N. Otsego Ave., Gaylord, Mich., died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in Otsego County, Gaylord, Mich.
He was born Dec. 14, 1927, in Bloomville to Robert Lewis and Floral Faye (Hull) Beals. Both are deceased. He married Dorothy Alice Powell in Tiffin on May 29, 1949, and she survives.
Survivors also include: two sons, Richard Alan Beals and Randall Eugene Beals, both of Michigan; a daughter, Jane Louise Beals of Mich., a sister, Ann L. Gipson of Columbus, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.
A brother, Charles R. Beals preceded him in death.
Mr. Beals was a Columbian High School graduate and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
He retired as a Traffic Control Engineer.
Services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at Turner-Engle Funeral Home in Tiffin. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Bloomville.
Visitation is one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan; American Cancer Society; or North Ohio Elementary School Library Fund.
Howard G. Burger
Howard G. Burger, 84, of Fostoria, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in his home.
He was born in Newcastle, Pa., to Jack B. and Bess Burger and was one of three children.
Surviving are a son, Edward and wife Betsy Burger of Hamilton, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Ken (Suzie) Braunstein of Potomac, Md., Mrs. Mel (Laura) Krasney of Stamford, Conn., a sister Gloria Goldberg of Toledo; and eight grandchildren, Julie, Evan and Jeff Braunstein, Cara, Melissa, and Daniel Krasney, and Erin and Eric Burger.
The family moved to Fostoria in the early 1920's and in 1926 founded Burger Shoes, a retail shoe store. Howard assumed operation of the store from his father in the 1950's and it has been a landmark business in Fostoria ever since.
Mr Burger was active in community affairs which included: a 33rd Degree Mason and member of the Fostoria Masonic Lodge 288, and long-time member of Temple B'nai Israel.
He was a member of Fostoria High School class of 1935 and attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin. He was also a member of Fostoria Chamber of Commerce.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the European Theatre during World War II.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Beth Shalom Cemetery in Oregon, Ohio.
There will be no visitations.
Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Robert H. Wick/Wisniewski Funeral Home, 2426 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, (419) 535-5840.
Bonita Emery
Bonita Emery, of the Clyde area, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont.
Arrangements are pending at Engle-Young Funeral Home in Green Springs.
Rhonda K. Fitzpatrick
Rhonda K. Fitzpatrick, 29, Hessville, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Engle Funeral Home in Bettsville.
James E. Dazey
James E. Dazey, 64, 38 Crayon St., Tiffin, died at 11:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Arrangements are pending at Walton-Moore Funeral Home in Sycamore.
Thomas C. Stevenson
Thomas C. Stevenson, 73, Fostoria, died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.
He was born Feb. 6, 1928, in Ada, to James T. and Hazel Marie (Chalfin) Stevenson. Both are deceased. He married Jean A. Wheeler on Feb. 27, 1949, in Tiffin and she survives in Fostoria.
Survivors also include: a son, the Rev. Gary T. Stevenson of Santa Monica, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Susan) Gebauer of Fostoria; two brothers, Eugene P. and William L. Stevenson, both of Fostoria; four sisters, Barbara A. Conley, Mary Lou Duvall and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Hirsch, all of Fostoria, and Mrs. Eldon (Alice) Orick of Lima; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The Rev. Larry W. Knigga will officiate services at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hope Lutheran Church in Fostoria, where the body will lie in state one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Fountain Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Mann-Hare Funeral Home in Fostoria.
Robert H. Brown
Robert H. 'Bob' Brown, 70, Harpster, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at his home.
He was born July 16, 1931, in Newark, Ohio, to the late Howard and Margaret (Kennedy-France) Brown. He married Annette Crider on April 7, 1956, in Richmond, Ind. She survives.
Survivors also include: three sons, Patrick Brown of Harpster, Brian Brown of Upper Sandusky, and John Brown of Meadow Lands, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Gene (Peggy) Sexton of Harpster; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a brother, William Brown of Harpster.
Services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at Lucas Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Lowell E. Studer
Lowell E. Studer, 89, of Grand Rapids, Ohio, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, at Otterbein-Portage Valley Nursing Home in Pemberville.
He was born Dec. 26, 1911, in Whitehouse, to George and Jessie (Yawberg) Studer. He married Eilene E. Huff on Jan. 1, 1937, and she survives in Grand Rapids.
Survivors also include: three sons, Lynn J. Studer of Grand Rapids, Gary K. Studer of Tiffin and James D. Studer of Wimberley, Texas; a brother, Lawrence K. Studer of Whitehouse; and a sister, Ruth Manor of Grand Rapids.
Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wright Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, with the Rev. Don Entenman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Grand Rapids.
Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Masonic Services at 7:30 p.m.
Mary A. Yost
Mary A. Yost, 79, 2805 McCutchenville, Fostoria, died at 5:47 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at Blanchard Valley Health Center, Findlay.
She was born Feb. 5, 1922, to Raymond and Josephine C. (Duding) Smith. Both are deceased. She married Alfred N. Yost on May 7, 1949, in St. Wendelin Catholic Church and he survives.
Survivors also include: four sons, John R., James A. and Gerald P. Yost, all of Fostoria, and Steven M. Yost of Upper Sandusky; five daughters, Mrs. Wilfred (Susan) Tiell and Mrs. Michael (Margaret) Brady, both of Fostoria, Diane M. Yost of Tiffin, Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) Wood of Findlay, and Mrs. Jeffery (Amy) Wuebbolt of Fairfield; a sister, Kathryn Yost of Fostoria; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Hoening Funeral Home.
Carolyn H. Evanesky
Carolyn H. Evanesky, 67, 216 W. Jackson St., Fostoria, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, at her residence.
She was born April 17, 1934, to the late Carl and Opal Leora (Polen) Williams. She married John Joseph Evanesky on Jan. 31, 1952, in Hagerstown, Md. and he survives.
Survivors also include: three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Mary) Puffenberger and Mrs. Richard (Theresa) Gwiner, both of Fostoria, and Mrs. William (Carolyn) Brauer of Bemidji, Minn.; a foster brother, Clifford Bissett of Morgantown, W. Va.; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Fostoria. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hoening Funeral Home in Fostoria.
Terry L. Keckler
Terry Lee Keckler, 46, Bradenton, Fla., died at 3 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 6, 1955, in Fostoria to Claude and Viola (Hunt) Keckler and both are deceased. His wife Fay (Tetrick) Keckler survives in Bradenton, Fla.
Survivors also include: two sons, Christopher Keckler of Longbeach, Miss., and Shawn Levering of Nelsonville; a stepson, Dan Tetrick of Bradenton, Fla.; a daughter, Jamie Keckler of Sarasota, Fla.; three brothers, Kenneth Keckler of Risingsun, Ronald Keckler of Findlay and Tim Keckler of Bradenton, Fla.; and four grandchildren.
Services took place on Dec. 18, 2001, at the Palma Sola Community Church in Bradenton, Fla. Graveside Committal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Kansas Cemetery, rural Kansas, Ohio. The Rev. Dr. Larry Knigga will officiate.
There will be no visitation.
Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home in Fostoria is in charge of local arrangements.