All Obituaries

Lucille Hillman Gee Our beloved mother, Lucille Margaret Hillman Gee, passed away in Katy, Texas on April 15, 2023, at the age of 98.  She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, LaMont Edward Gee. She is survived by their four children: Carolyn Towle, Marian McBee, Thomas Gee, Lauren Carroll and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  For many years she worshipped at Olivet Lutheran Church in Sylvania, Ohio, where the memorial service will be held...

DIANE HERING WINSLOW (1943 – 2023) We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of my beloved wife, Diane Winslow, on May 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. Diane was well loved and an incredible role model on how to persevere through life’s challenges and remain positive and life loving. She had a great love for her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Diane taught in Toledo Public schools for 3 years and Springfield public schools for 32 years in...

Alvin "Al" B. Thurman, 66, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023, at his home after a long illness. He was born on November 14, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio to his late parents, Arnold and  Evalena Thurman. His career took him to Frost Bite Products where he spent his time working in the freezers.  He is survived by his brother, Arnold "Ed" Thurman (Janet), his niece, Kelly McCray, and nephew, Ryan Thurman, great nieces Bailey McCray and...

Marguerite “Dolly” “Marge” Bowers, 79, of Sylvania, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Goerlich Center, Sylvania. She was born in Toledo, OH, July 7, 1943, to parents George F. and Eylan (Lane) Stengel.  Marguerite was employed at Walmart where she served as a cashier and supervisor. She looked forward to spending time with family and friends at the lake in Coldwater, MI. Marguerite enjoyed listening to country music, Elvis Presley, playing Bunco,...

Judith Ann Meinert (Neuhaus), age “39” 86, of Petersburg, Michigan, passed away May 26th, 2023, at Toledo Hospital. She was born October 23, 1936, in Toledo, OH to Theodore and Dorothy Neuhaus.  Judy grew up in Toledo, where she met her husband, Jim, of nearly 65 years while working at Kroger. They raised their five children, Jim, Kim, Tim, Kelly and Karen in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. They enjoyed camping, canoe trips, snowmobiles, dune buggies, and even white water rafting...

Stanley J Zelasko III Stanley (Stan) Zelasko III, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Stan was born February 16, 1950, in Depew, New York to Stanley and Dorothy Zelasko. Stan served in the United States Navy from 1974-1978 when he was honorably discharged. While in the Navy he visited many countries and enjoyed taking photos to send home to his family. He was a natural artist from the time he was a small child and would often doodle during school,...

Gene R. Johnson, age 93, of Manitou Beach, MI, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born in Toledo, OH, February 27, 1930 to the late Oliver and Wilda (Zeigler) Johnson. On October 16, 1954 he married Carol Jean Keller, who survives. The couple celebrated 68 years of marriage together. Gene was a 1949 graduate of Lake High School. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War conflict and was stationed in Trieste, Italy, where...

Hazel Marie DeVerna, 89, a former Toledo, OH, resident who was born Christmas Day 1933, in Ottawa Lake, MI, to parents Harry and Goldie (Fisher) Keck, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, while under hospice care. She was a 1951 Graduate of Whitmer High School. Over the years Hazel had many jobs. From farm hand to bank clerk, to gardener, to even hauling coal for the schoolhouse. The most important, and the job she loved the most was being a wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother. Hazel married...

Michael Gregory Masters, age 67, of Maumee, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was born March 19, 1956, in Toledo, OH to William and Judith (Smith) Masters. A lifetime resident of Maumee, Mike made many friends who still share a close bond. The stories are legendary, repeated frequently, but have never grown old. Whether it was games of HORSE at his parents’ home, boating on the river, softball games, playing golf, or “liar’s poker,” Mike...

George Leonard Kanavel Jr. 78, a former resident of Sylvania, OH, and currently of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, while under hospice care. George was born in Toledo, OH, December 18, 1944, to parents George and Florence (Moore) Kanavel. He was employed as a Tax Agent with the State of Ohio Department of Taxation for more than 22 years. George is survived by his niece by marriage, Diane Holdren. He was preceded in death by his parents and loving brother Carl E....