The News-Messenger Obituaries http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/ Fri, 24 May 2013 22:13:50 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 22:13:50 GMT Dora M. Corthell GREEN SPRINGS: Dora M. Corthell, 98, of Green Springs, OH passed away on May 22, 2013 at Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin, OH. Arrangements are entrusted by Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, Green Springs, OH. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=dora-m-corthell&pid=164953060&fhid=16376 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 164953060 Herman J. "Jack" Eilrich FREMONT: Herman J. "Jack" Eilrich, 91, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH. He was born on December 12, 1921 in Fremont, the son of Herman C. and Edith H. (Haubert) Eilrich. He was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Jack served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 during WWII . He was stationed in Central Europe and was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star; Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon; American Theater Ribbon; WWII Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Jack married Naomi G. Cockrell on December 16, 1942 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and she preceded him in death on November 5, 2001. Jack worked for Tony's Bakery for 18 years. He then worked at Peter Eckrich for five years. He was a Self-Employed Carpenter in Arizona until he retired in 1983. Jack was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and A.A.R.P. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. Jack is survived by his children, David M. (Pamela) Eilrich and Phoebe J. (Gerard) Hetrick both of Fremont, OH; sisters, Mary E. Schwartz and Edna H. Eilrich both of Fremont, OH; seven grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Naomi Eilrich; and brother, Richard E. Eilrich. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, May 25, 2013; 10:30 a.m. with visitation from 9:30 am to 10:30 am prior to the service at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1021 W. State St., Fremont, OH 43420. Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH Memorials: St. Ann Catholic Church, Easter Seals or American Kidney Foundation. Online Condolence: www.whhfh.com http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=herman-j-eilrich-jack&pid=164931076&fhid=15382 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 164931076 Donald L. Goedert WILLISTON: Donald L. Goedert, 80, of Williston, Ohio and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died Friday, May 17, 2013 in the Luther Home of Mercy, Williston. The Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Genoa, OH is assisting the family with arrangements. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=donald-l-goedert&pid=164953057&fhid=15378 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 164953057 Georgianna K. Hawking GENOA: Georgianna K. Hawking, 74, of Genoa, formerly of Port Clinton, died Wednesday evening, May 22, 2013, at Parkview Care Center in Fremont, Ohio. To view the full obituary and share online condolences with the family, please visit www.walkerfuneralhomes.com . http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=georgianna-k-hawking&pid=164945624 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 164945624 Tom Hill LINDSEY: A Service of Remembrance for Tom Hill will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 3:00 pm in the Village of Lindsey Cemetery. This will be a Military Honors Ceremony. During the observance, time will be set aside for reflections and comments people wish to make. A celebration of Tom's life will follow at R & B Barn, 4715 Township Rd 79, Gibsonburg, OH. A simple dinner is planned for guests. Tom's family and friends were special to him and this will be a casual day to bring everyone together sharing memories. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=tom-hill&pid=164947744 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 164947744 Robert C. Michael FREMONT: Robert C. Michael, 98 of Fremont passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Elmwood at the Springs in Green Springs, OH. Arrangements are pending with Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=robert-c-michael&pid=164953056&fhid=8056 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 164953056 Faye L. Miller PORT CLINTON: Faye L. Miller, 60, of Port Clinton, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=faye-l-miller&pid=164953059&fhid=15382 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 164953059 Deborah E. Parker CLYDE: Deborah E. Parker, 57, of Clyde died on Tues., May 21, 2013 at Elmwood at the Springs, Green Springs. Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, Clyde, Ohio is assisting the family with the arrangements. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=deborah-e-parker&pid=164953058&fhid=15370 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 164953058 Eugenia Belle Smith FREMONT: Eugenia Belle Smith, 87 of Fremont, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Countryside Continuing Care Center. She was born on October 6, 1925 in Woodville, Ohio to Griffin and Bertha (Lansdown) Graham. Eugenia was a 1944 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. She worked as a laborer for the Fremont City School District at Stamm School for a number of years. Eugenia was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving are many brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in her faith that will deeply miss her. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Bessie Rucker. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1509 Cedar St., Fremont. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont, OH. To send online condolences, please visit: www.hermankinn.com http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=eugenia-belle-smith&pid=164913856&fhid=8056 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 164913856