Gary R. Linkey, 77, a resident of the Ohio Veterans Home and formerly of Fremont passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born April 19, 1946, in Fremont and was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was honorably discharged after serving in the Vietnam Era. He retired from Sames Company in Michigan, where he was a paint technician for many years. Prior to this, he had been employed at the Eckrich Company in Fremont. His...

Norma F. Jones, 87, of Norwalk passed away peacefully August 29, 2023, in the Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born December 9, 1935, in Norwalk where she was a lifelong resident. Norma was a 1954 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School. She was employed by Norwalk Furniture, Huron County Sheriff’s Department, and the Ohio Unemployment Agency. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroeville. She is survived by one daughter, Terri Jones of Westerville, Ohio; one son, Kurt...

Jonathan W. Souter, 41, of Oregon, Ohio and formerly of Sandusky passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1981, in Sandusky and was a 2000 graduate of Perkins High School. Jonathan earned his bachelor's degree in business and marketing from the University of Toledo. He used his education and communication skills as a contractor in construction. He enjoyed all sports, especially golfing with his family. Jonathan was an avid Perkins Pirate fan, but...

Corrine (Brewer) Opper, 85, of Norwalk passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born September 9, 1937, in Macon, Georgia. Corrine was a bus driver for twelve years for Monroeville Public Schools and for Christie Lane School for eighteen years. She was a member of Norwalk First United Methodist Church, where she was active in many church groups. She also had served as President of the United Methodist Women Group. Corrine was also a member of the Norwalk...

Carol J. (Schlesselman) Schnittker, 86, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Friday, August 11, 2023, in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. She was born October 21, 1936, on Kelleys Island to Oliver and Jeanne (Reinheimer) Schlesselman. Carol was a graduate of Kelleys Island (Estes) School, class of 1954. She worked for the U.S. Navy Department in Washington, D.C., the former Sandusky Cabinets, and Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky. She was a member and dedicated organist for the...

Carol A. “Kay” (Baaske) Bickley, 88, of Sandusky met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in person on August 7, 2023. She was born January 15, 1935, in Sandusky. Carol was a bus driver for Perkins Schools for over thirty years. She was a member of the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene where she sang soprano in the choir and was a prayer warrior. She leaves a legacy of loving God and others before herself. She is survived by four sons, James (Vicki) Bickley, Jr., Matthew...

Walter H. Bauman, 92, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Saturday, August 5, 2023, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born on January 18, 1931, in Norwalk, Ohio and was a graduate of Norwalk High School. He was a graduate of Miami University where he earned both his bachelor's and master’s degree. Walter retired after thirty years of teaching at Jackson Junior High. He was a hard worker and painted homes when he wasn’t teaching. Following retirement, he spent...

Marion P. Boose, 103, of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1919, to Harry and Bertha Mahan in Cleveland, Ohio. Marion was very artistic and enjoyed quilting, painting, and cherished living in Florida near the beach where she collected many seashells for her creative projects. Marion was preceded in passing by her first husband Oliver P. Matter, second husband Norbert E. Boose, and her daughter Cathy Aumend. She leaves behind to...

Conrad H. Rowe, 74, of Sandusky passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023, in the Stein Hospice Care Center following a lengthy illness. He was born November 30, 1948, in Sandusky and was a 1968 graduate of Sandusky High School. Conrad served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He was employed at the Ohio Veterans Home as a STNA prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, feeding his squirrels, football and has been a long time Cleveland Browns...

Wyatt Scott Duchette, 8 years old of North Fairfield, passed away in a house fire in Norwalk, Ohio, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born January 6, 2015, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Andrew Donald Duchette and his mother, Dakota Rae Jones.  Wyatt just completed the 2nd grade at Western Reserve Elementary School in Collins, Ohio.   Wyatt was one of the most pure, kind-hearted souls you could ever meet.  He was a giver; his smile made your darkest days so bright just by his...