Obituaries

RICHARD NORMAN CARO

Richard Norman Caro, 80, Perrysburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born in Toledo, on August 20, 1942, to Samuel Vincent and Betty Virginia (Forshey) Caro.

BENJAMIN RANDALL EMCH

Benjamin Randall Emch, 43, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Ben was bom in Bowling Green, on July 26, 1979, to his parents Randall “Pete” and Michelle (Miles) Emch, and grew up in Rossford, alongside his sister, Sarah.

COLLEEN LUTZ

Due to heart failure, Colleen Lutz passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side, on April 6, 2023. Colleen was bom on April 10, 1935, in Kenton, Ohio, to Henry and Kathryn Barry. On August 29, 1959, she married the love of her life, Gerald (Jerry) Lutz.

SHIRLEY A. SHINN

Shirley A. Shinn, 83, of Rossford, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Merit House. She was born in Toledo, on January 3, 1940, to Berman Ryas and Dorothy (Swiger) Wamer. Shirley married Floyd Shinn, and they shared 36 wonderful years together.

THEODORE “TEDDY” FRANCIS GACIK

The Lord called Theodore “Teddy” Francis Gacik home, after a short illness, March 26, 2023. Born on June 15, 1957, to the late Valentine and Dolores Gacik, he was a lifelong resident of Rossford. He was 65. Ted graduated from Rossford High School in 1976.

MILLIE (STEPAN) NOLLENBERGER

Millie (Stepan) Nollenberger, 94, of Rossford, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023, at Charter Senior Living in Sylvania. She was born in Toledo, on February 20, 1929, to the late Rudy and Frances (Brzak) Stepan, and was a lifelong resident of Rossford.

IRENE SCHROEDER

Irene Schroeder, age 81, of Perrysburg, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Mercy Perrysburg. She was born on October 13, 1941, in Rossford, to Martin and Mary (Durish) Pollick. She graduated from Rossford High School and after attended beauty school.

SHIRLEY ANN (SANDLIN) GELACEK

Shirley Ann Elizabeth (Sandlin) Gelacek, age 84, from Rossford, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Shirley was born July 21, 1938, in Crystal City, Missouri, to Sara Inez Elizabeth (Null) Sandlin and Ira Elvest Sandlin. She married her loving husband, John L.

TROY SATTLER

August 5, 1966 December 9, 2022 Troy L. Sattler, 56, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, in Los Angeles, California, where he lived with his two beloved dogs, Huck and Gracie. Troy was born in Toledo Ohio, on August 5, 1966, to Thomas and Judith (Steward) Sattler.

DR. DALE HOWE JACOBY

Dr. Dale Howe Jacoby, age 91, passed away on December 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on October 16, 1931, in Evanston, Illinois. He grew up in Fostoria, Ohio, and attended dental school at the Ohio State University. Following dental school, Dale served in the U.S.