In Memoriam
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July 11, 2025: Posted obituary for Jim Walters. Also posted what little we know about Ken Reeves.
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Nov 15, 2024: Posted obituary for Lynn Gibbon.
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Oct 29, 2024: Posted obituary for Byron Lee (just learned he passed away in 2021) and posted obituary for John Leland.
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Oct 5, 2024: Posted obituary for Larry Rose (sorry for the delay). Posted obituary for Judy (Harkins) Widlowski.
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Jul 23, 2023: Posted obituary for Brent Johnson.
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Apr 25, 2023: Posted obituary for Dallas Hammersmith.
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Jan 13, 2023: Posted obituary for Brenda Bowen Fruth.
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Oct 26, 2022: Posted obituaries for Barbara Knauss Loose, who passed away November, 2021, and Mark Alexander.
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Oct 23, 2022: Posted obituary for Roberta Allen Hardin
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Feb 11, 2022: Posted obituary for Phil Kelley
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Nov 23, 2021: Posted obituary for Deborah Retterer Chapman
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Apr 28, 2021: Posted obituary for Randy Schmeltz
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Feb 4, 2021: Posted obituary for Linda Louys Misak
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Jan 15, 2021: Posted obituary for Tom Cass
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Dec 7, 2020: Posted obituary for Dennis Cheney
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Jan 29, 2020: Posted obituary for Douglas Peatee.
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Sep 16, 2019: Posted obituary for Judy Adler Weaver.
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Aug 31, 2019: Posted obituary for Bob Yeager.
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UPDATES during Aug 2018: posted additional obituary information for John Fegley, Ann Imbrie, Joseph Mantel, Diana Burkholdt, Marie Wilhelm, Jay Cook.
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UPDATE June 23, 2018: sorry to report that 3 of our classmates, who were planning to attend the reunion, have passed away since December 2017: Kent Botte, Bob Ocvirk, Charlie Burditt.
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Sadly, some of our classmates have passed away already. Please help honor them by sharing your memories of the ones you knew best.
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Shirley Horine (Parker)
2015-06-11
Shirley A. Horine, 65, of Bowling Green passed away Thursday June 11, 2015.
Shirley was born in McClure, Ohio to the late Roy and Mildred (Councelman) Parker Sr. Shirley is survived by her daughters: Kim Martin of Bowling Green and Shelley Horine of Perrysburg; 2 grandchildren: Kristina and Derek Martin and her sister in-law Jaci Parker. She was preceded in death by her brother Roy Parker Jr and her best friend Kathy Schumacher.
Shirley was a cook at the Wood County Sheriff Department and loved camping, shopping and going to the casino where she enjoyed playing the slot machines. Shirley was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and also enjoyed c...
Douglas Peatee
1950-03-14 2020-01-27
Douglas A Peatee, 69, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. He was born on March 14, 1950 to the late Dr. Roger and Annabelle (Stanley) Peatee in Toledo, Ohio. He married June (Williams) Peatee and she survives him in Bowling Green.
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Ken Reeves
2025-06-14
All we know is that Ken passed away June 14, 2025. In addition to playing withThe Missing Links , he played in the house band Fresh Air at the Wayside Inn
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Teresa Powell (Repasz)
1949-03-24 2015-12-14Teresa Powell, 66, of Cygnet passed away Monday December 14, 2015. Teresa was born in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Arthur and Juanita (Palmer) Repasz. She married Ira Powell Jr. on March 23, 1968 in Bowling Green and he survives in Cygnet. Also surviving is her daughter Janet (Mark) Rayle of North Baltimore; grandchildren: Troy and Penny Rayle; siblings: Elinore Shepard and Mark Repasz. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Powell and siblings: Sonny and Helen. Teresa was a collector of teddy bears, ceramic bears and Elvis memorabilia. She enjoyed camping in Southern Ohio in the Amish Country and loved playing snood and solitaire. Teresa true love was her family, she enjoyed go...
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Deborah Chapman (Retterer)
1950-03-14 2021-11-13
Deborah Chapman, age 71, passed away on Saturday November 13, 2021 at McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. She was born on March 14, 1950 in Bowling Green, Ohio, to Oscar and Virginia Retterer.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Oscar (“Skip”). She is survived by her sons Caith (Jody), Brian, and Eric and 5 grandchildren; her sister Sherry and her husband Tom Mortensen; Oscar’s wife Celeste and their children Claire, Ella, and Olivia; and former husband, George Chapman.
Deborah graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and subsequently received a Masters degree from the University o...
Larry Rose
1950-07-25 2024-02-05
Larry M. Rose lived life with a spirited humor and unyielding passion that touched the lives of everyone he met. His legacy of laughter, love for cars, and commitment to family and friends will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. Larry was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 25, 1950, and passed away on February 5, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Larry's passion for cars, especially air-cooled Volkswagens, began when he was just 12 years old. By 14, he had already made his mark by winning the State Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, in August 1964. A graduate of Bowling Green High School in 1968, Larry simultaneously earned an automotive degree from Penta County Vocational...
Randy Schmeltz
1950-03-26 2021-04-23
Randolph Gaylord Schmeltz, 71, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away on Friday April 23, 2021.
Randolph was born on March 26, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio to Peggy Lou (Hurrelbrink) Schmeltz, and William Fredrick Schmeltz (deceased). He graduated with a business accounting degree from BGSU. He served in the Ohio National Guard then worked as an accountant for Urshel Machine Company. He began investing in rental properties. Randolph married Jessie Lynn (Hess) Schmeltz on December 19, 1975 and together they continued buying and managing rental properties. Randy purchased the Palmer Brothers Concrete company in Bowling Green, Ohio and today has Concrete plants in Fremont, Tiffin,...
Cheryl Nuzum (Shedron)
1950-07-11 2004-03-28
Cheryl L. Nuzum, 53, of Findlay and formerly Portage, died Sunday March 28, 2004.
Mrs. Nuzum was the bakery manager at Great Scot supermarket in Findlay, and formerly worked at Kohl's Distribution Center, Findlay.
She was a member of the Findlay DAV Buddy No. 43; Fraternal Order of the Eagles; American Legion Auxiliary, Lima; Women of the Moose, Findlay Chapter; and Am Vets Ladies Auxiliary No. 21, Findlay.
Born July 11, 1950 in Toledo to Harold and Helen Shedron, she married Conrad 'CJ' Nuzum on June 28, 1969 in Portage. They divorced but remained friends.
Survivors include her mother, Helen Kidd, Weston; two daughters, Renae Greynolds,...
Pat Sheeran (Smith)
1950-04-05 2002-06-21
Patricia K Sheeran, 52, of Bryan, died early Friday morning, June 21, 2002, in her residence, following a lengthy illness.
The daughter of Violet (Loomis) and Russell Smith, she was born April 5, 1950, in Bowling Green. On July 6, 1973, she married Michael Sheeran, and he survives.
She was a teacher at Bryan Community Pre-School for 11 years and had been employed as a clerk with the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are three daughters, Mrs. Rahman (Christine L.) Howard of Lancaster, Lory C. Sheeran of Columbus and Stacy A. Sheeranof Bryan; and a brother, Richard Smith of Lawrence, Kan.
Preceding her...
Gary Stratmann
1950-08-03 2016-04-13
Gary F. Stratmann, 65, a lifelong resident of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
Gary was born on August 3, 1950 in Bowling Green, to the late Henry and B. Hazel (Stickel) Stratman. He married Sharon N. Kellermeier on July 9, 1971 in the St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg, Ohio and she survives him in Bowling Green.
Gary was the owner of Henry Stratman & Son General Contractors. He was a 1968 graduate of Bowling Green High School and earned his associates degree in drafting from the University of Toledo. Gary was an active member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and the Northwes...