JoAnn M. Rogers, 97, of Toledo, passed away on May 15, 2022. She was born on March 19, 1925, to Berthold and Anna (Knapp) Goetz in Toledo. JoAnn worked and retired as a secretary for Jaress Truck Center. She was a member of many organizations, including the Salesian’s Club, where she was member over 60 years, and Logsdon-Walla C.W.V. Auxiliary Post 639. JoAnn also volunteered in the gift shops at hospital in the Toledo area.  JoAnn was preceded in death by her loving...

   Sandra “Sandy” A. Plumadore, 79, of Toledo, passed away on May 13, 2022. She was born on August 22, 1942, to Harold and Edna (Meilke) Petoskey in Toledo. Sandy worked for Uretech and retired after 28 dedicated years. She was a member of the V.F.W. Commodore Perry Post 3338 and American Legion Post 531, where she was a bartender on Saturdays for over 20 years. Sandy enjoyed crocheting, watching John Wayne movies and the Hallmark Channel, was a fan of the Kentucky...

Theresa M. Kaufman, 85, of Toledo, passed away on May 4, 2022. She was born on March 28, 1937, to Marion and Mary (Filipski) Dziewiatka in Toledo. Theresa began her working career in administrative work for St. Vincent Hospital then took time to be a devoted fulltime mother. While raising her children, she worked part-time at Gesu Parish as the cook for the clergy, retiring in 2000 after 25 dedicated years.  Theresa truly enjoyed cooking, especially her Polish specialties, and cherished...

Raymond S. Zawierucha, 92, of Toledo, passed away on April 28, 2022. He was born on August 26, 1929, to Steve and Helen (Wodarski) Zawierucha in Toledo. Raymond proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Marine Corp as a military policeman. While serving his time with the Marines in Quantico, VA, Raymond taught self-defense to the F.B.I. He worked as an assembler for Thermatrue, the former Lake Shore Industry. Raymond was a lifelong parishioner of St. Hyacinth...

Charles J. Kowalski passed away on April 20, 2022, at the age of 78. Charlie was born on September 29, 1943, to Joseph and Alice (Gurzynski) Kowalski in Toledo. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Charlie came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.    Charlie started working for Chrysler-Jeep after graduating from high school and retired after 40 dedicated years. Faith, Family...

Delphine P. Deca, age 96, affectionately known as Pat, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 18, 2022, at St. Clare Commons.  She was born in Toledo, OH on November 24, 1925, to Stella (Gruszczynski) and Ignatius Adamski and was a graduate of Whitney High School.  She was married to Melvin Deca, and the loving couple celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing.  They were both active parishioners of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, and together they raised their 3...

 Carolyn Joan Gottfried, 78, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 15 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. Carolyn was born on March 7, 1944, to Helen and Aloysius Stachowiak. After graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1962, she started working as a computer programmer at Jeep Corporation.   She met the love of her life, Richard Gottfried and they wed on February 2, 1968. They had three children, Richard, Robert, and Lauri. Carolyn put her career on hold and...

Rose Marie A. Pacer, 83, formerly of Toledo, passed away on April 12, 2022, in Hudson, Ohio where she currently resided.  She was born on December 29, 1938, to Raymond and Bernice Mierzwiak in Toledo.  Rose Marie graduated from Central Catholic High School and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo in Pharmacy.  She worked as a pharmacist for Toledo Hospital until her retirement, then continued to work part-time for several years.  Rose Marie...

Francis (Frank) T. Kwiatkowski, 78, of Perrysburg, passed away on March 21, 2022. He was born on April 26, 1943, to Zigmund and Bernice Kwiatkowski in Toledo. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from Owens Illinois where he worked as a systems analyst for many years.    Frank was an avid golfer, and enjoyed meeting up with his golfing buddies. He was a Detroit Lions fan, and owned many ball caps to prove it. Frank loved his...

   Michael A. Kujawa, 74, of Holland, passed away on March 16, 2022. He was born on July 25, 1947, to Edwin and Jane Kujawa in Toledo. Mike served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army and was an active member of the American Legion Adams Township Post 553. He worked and retired from Toledo Tool and Die.  Mike truly loved sports whether it would be playing, coaching, or spectating. He spent many years coaching youth sports for Our Lady of Lourdes School...