Our precious mother, Dolores A. Czerniak, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 1, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio, at St. Vincent Hospital to Henry and Edna (Resig) Case. She married Michael Czerniak on June 6, 1953, and celebrated 60 years of marriage. A 1951 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Working at the Flower Market and then started at Owens Corning Federal Credit Union as a loan officer most of her ...

Sister M. Lorena Dulas died on July 27, 2026, at Mercy St. Anne Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. The daughter of Henry and Catherine Dulas, she came to Sylvania, Ohio, in 1953 to become a Sister of St. Francis after graduating from St. Casimir School in Wells, Minnesota. She made her first profession of religious vows in 1959 and her final profession in 1962. During the time of her formation to become a Sylvania Franciscan, Sister Lorena also prepared to be a teacher. She earned B.A. and B.S.E. ...

Michael, “Mike” Allen Kolodzaike, 83 passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2026. Mike was born on November 4, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio.  During his high school years, Mike was a talented multi-sport athlete, excelling in football, as a defensive end for Libby High School, graduating in 1961.  Mike was drafted in 1966, and served state side for the United States Army during Vietnam.  Mike married Elaine (Hoag) Kolodzaike in 1967, and together they had five ...

Sam Stein, a native of Toledo and a longtime resident of the Boston, MA. area, died Monday July 20, 2026 in his residence at the age of 86 years. He was born on December 16, 1939 to Esther and Leonard Stein. He served in the United States Army in Korea and was a graduate of the University of Toledo. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Donald Stein. Surviving is his partner of 32 years, Ellen, daughters Mara and Karen, son Andrew and brother Bill (Susan) Stein. A memorial ...

Sister M. Lois Anne Palkert died peacefully on July 18, 2026, at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio, one week after her 88th birthday. The Louis and Anne Palkert family lived in Winipeg, Manitoba, Canada, before moving to Minnesota when the children were of school age. They were active members of Immaculate Conception Parish in Columbia Heights, MN. Sister Lois Anne entered the convent in Sylvania in the fall of 1956, where she began to prepare for her life as a Sylvania Franciscan Sister. ...

I-Ming David Chang, age 71 years, passed away on July 11, 2026 at Bluecreek Healthcare in Whitehouse, Ohio. He was born in Taiwan on October 18, 1954 to Gin-Chu (Mo) and Tan Yun Chang. Surviving are his siblings, Ellen, Shirley, I-Tze and Norman. Private services for the family will be held at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Ohio.

John Wesley Hunt II age 66, went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus on Thursday, July 9, 2026 in the late evening. John was born April 18, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to John W Hunt I and Shirley (Hartbarger) Hunt. John was raised here in Toledo, Ohio and was a chemical compounder at Spartan Chemical in Maumee, Ohio for 45 loyal years. John retired and stopped working due to some health issues in 2024. John was an avid duck hunter in his younger days and had a lifelong love ...

True strength is rooted in kindness, and Diana Lipszyc exuded both. After a long battle with cancer for the second time, she peacefully passed away on July 4, 2026, surrounded with love and her family at her side. Diana was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives after the war. She met her husband, Jack, in high school on a blind double date; they later married and settled in Toledo, OH in 1975 to raise a family. In Toledo, Diana ...

Dorothy A. Kott, age 94 years, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo on February 19, 1932, to Ann (Jaworski) and Roman E. Krolak. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband, Richard E. Kott; and loving son, Wayne Kott. Surviving are her children, Lori Kott, Gary Kott and Jeff (Beth) Kott; as well as five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held privately for the family. Interment, Calvary ...

Rita R. Hullstrung, age 88 years, passed away on June 25, 2026, at Hospice of NW Ohio, in Perrysburg. She was born on November 24, 1937, in Perrysburg, Ohio, to Gladys and Ray Hennan. Rita had worked for many years in the Toledo Public School System as a secretary and also was a Union Steward. She loved traveling, especially on cruises, and enjoyed playing bocce ball. Rita was a longtime active member and volunteer at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Roger E. ...