Obituary:
LIMA — Deborah Anne Neff, age 65, passed away with her loving family by her side at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Lima Memorial Health System.
Deb was born February 28, 1950 in Lima, to the late Richard and Mary Lou (Duebler) McKeever Sr. On November 15, 1969 she married Robert L. "Bub" Neff, who survives in Lima. They just celebrated 46 wonderful years of marriage.
She was a 1968 graduate of Lima Senior High School. Deb had worked several years at Eastgate Hallmark and was a member of Lima Mennonite Church. She was an excellent cook, who enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband and family. Her most beloved pastime was spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved supporting her grandchildren in school, athletic and extra curricular activities.
Deb and Bob were blessed with three children: Robin L. (Jason) Kauffman of West Liberty, Scott L. (Shelly) Neff of Lima, David W. (Angela) Neff of Lima; seven grandchildren, Alyssa Kauffman, Isaac Kauffman, Dre White, Kayla Neff, Aidan Neff, Ashton Neff, and Delaney Neff.
Other survivors include two sisters and a brother, Pamela (Roger) Wireman of Lima, Karen Sue Latham of Lima and Richard "Dick" (Linda) McKeever, Jr. of Lima, several brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, extended family and special friends.
Services will begin 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 23, 2015 at CHILES - LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, EASTSIDE CHAPEL. Richard McKeever III will officiate the services. Burial will follow in Ward Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association
-Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Lima, OH

Mariah with her son Brian Upshaw.

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Lynn F. Yoas, 75 of Newport, passed away at 2:38 p.m. Sunday at The Lutheran Home under the care of Heartland Hospice. He had been seriously ill for six weeks. Friends may call from 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesday and 2 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home. He will lie instate 10 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church where services will be held at 11 a.m. Rev. James Schmeling, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park under the auspices of Monroe Post 1138 Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. Born Jan. 4, 1937 in Newport, he was the seventh child of Russell and Eva Marie (Shippee) Yoas. He married Shirley L. (Rhoades) Miller on May 23, 1964 in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Lynn was a 1955 graduate of Airport High School. He joined the Michigan National Guard January 10, 1955 and served till April 2, 1987, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was called into active duty three times during his 32 years of military service. Lynn was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where he served as Council President, treasurer, usher, and grounds keeper. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 2011 in Carleton, Model A Restorers Club, Floral City Model A’s, National Guard Association of Michigan, and the Berlin Township Senior Center. He worked for the Ohio China Company for 8 years and then for Commerce Paper Company in Toledo for 35 years, 26 of those as a sales representative before retiring in February of 1999. Lynn enjoyed being with family and friends, traveling, snow skiing, bowling, hunting, fishing, taking flying lessons, ballroom dancing, woodworking, and restoring a Model A and an International Scout with his sons and friends. He is survived by his wife Shirley; children, Brenda (Greg) Leveille of Woodhaven, Bradley Yoas of Newport, and Steven (Jennifer) Yoas of Carleton; grandchildren, Jennifer (Robert) Capeling, Corissa Leveille, Makenzi Yoas and twins Hadyn and Hunter Yoas; great-grandchildren, Garrett and Kelsey; brothers, Lloyd (Alice) Yoas, Glenn (Arlene) Yoas, Ronald Yoas, and Bruce Yoas; sisters, Lorraine (Milton) LaVigne, Colleen Cook, and Margaret (John) Kuzych; sisters in law, Martha, Nancy, and Alice Yoas. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles, Lowell, and Waynn Yoas; and a step-son David Miller. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.
- Rupp Funeral Home

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Burial headstone, Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas, OH

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Thomas Meyer Thomas J. Meyer. 86, of 220 Morrison Dr., died Tuesday in American Nursing Home, where he was a patient three weeks. Mr. Meyer was a car inspector for the Detroit & Toledo Shore Line Railroad 35 years. retiring in 1959 Ire was past treacurer of Lang Lodge, No. 215, Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen. Surviving are his sons. Joseph A., James M., Lawrence J., and William A. Services will he at 10 a m. Friday in Good Shepherd Church. The body is in the Eggleston-Memert-Welsh Mortuary, Coy Road, where wake services will be at 7:30 p.m.. and the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday.
- Toledo Blade, Jan 14, 1976

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1930 US Census, Toledo, Lucas, OH

Burial headstone, Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas, OH

Mausoleum gravesite, Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas, OH

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Dr. Richard G. Kappus, age 90, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015, in Swan Creek Care Center. He was born September 11, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Marie Kappus. Dr. Kappus was a medic in the U.S. Army from 1944-46 stationed in the Philippines. Upon his honorable discharge he attended John Carroll University for pre-med, graduating in 1950, then attended St. Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 1954. He interned at Mercy Hospital in Toledo where he met the love of his life, the former Rita Huss. They married in 1956 during his pediatric residency at Detroit Children's Hospital from 1955-57. Dr. Kappus began his medical practice in Toledo in 1957 with Dr. John Miller and Dr. John Pigott, where they practiced as Kappus, Miller and Pigott until 1993. His memberships included the American Medical Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Academy of Medicine of Toledo and Lucas County, Midwest Ohio Pediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also was a past Director of Pediatrics at St. Vincent's and made his doctor rounds at all hospitals in the Toledo area. He was also a longtime member of Christ the King Parish. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also a devoted and beloved pediatrician to so many patients throughout his career.
Preceded in death by his wife, Rita and sister, Mary O'Connor, he is survived by his children, Jean (Denny) Meyer, Ann (Dave) Schaefer, John Kappus and Mark (Brenda) Kappus; grandchildren, Laura (Nick) Garza, Lindsey Meyer, Andy Schaefer, Katie Schaefer, Jack Schaefer and Jakob Kappus; and great-granddaughter, Averie Garza.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday, December 20 from 2-6 p.m. in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey). Visitation will continue Monday, December 21 after 9 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo where a memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Toledo Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to St. John's Jesuit High School, 5901 Airport Hwy., Toledo, Ohio 43615 or Notre Dame Academy, 3535 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43623.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Swan Creek Care Center for their care and devotion. Condolences may be shared with the family at:
- Toledo Blade, Dec. 17, 2015

Mausoleum gravesite, Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas, OH

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Rita M. Kappus, age 79, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013, at her home in Toledo. She was born February 28, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio to Arthur and Bertha Huss. She and her eight siblings were raised in Tiffin where she graduated from Calvert High School. Rita moved to Toledo to attend the Mercy School of Nursing and graduated in 1955. She worked at the Children's Hospital of Michigan for a short time before marrying Dr. Richard Kappus in 1956. Rita raised their four children and became an active participant in their school activities filling various roles including girl scout leader. She was a volunteer at the Red Cross. Rita was also an avid tennis player. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Rita is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Kappus; children, Jean (Denny) Meyer, Ann (Dave) Schaefer, John Kappus, and Mark (Brenda) Kappus; grandchildren, Laura (Nick) Garza, Lindsey Meyer, Andy Schaefer, Katie Schaefer, Jack Schaefer, and Jackob Kappus; sister, Helen Packham, and brother, Bernard Huss. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul, John, Bill, and Tom Huss; and sisters, Patricia Hager and Agnes Roth.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane Toledo, Ohio 43623. Memorial contributions may be made to ProMedica Hospice, 5200 Harroun Road, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Arrangements by the Walker Funeral Home, 419.841.2422
The Kappus family would like to express their special thanks to Kassa, Debbie, and Randi of ProMedica Hospice for the care they gave to Rita.
- Toledo Blade, Nov. 24, 2013

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Christina Marie Garza, 61, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, February 6th, 2014 at her home.
She was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 1, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Zoila (Gomez) and Benjamin Gonzalez who survives her of Toledo.
She was a member of St. John Catholic Church and the VFW auxiliary Post #3360.
Christina married Robert P. Garza Sr. on November 16, 1968
She had worked at Big Lots since 1998.
Surviving are
daughters: Angelique Vela of Defiance, Calista Garza of Defiance
sons: Robert (Cynthia) P. Garza Jr. of Defiance, Valentino Garza of Defiance, Alejandro (Mollie) Garza of Defiance, Nicholas Garza of Defiance,
sisters: Emilia Garner of Toledo, Julia Gonzalez of Toledo, Belinda Gonzalez of Toledo, Noemi Gonzalez of Toledo, Belen Gonzalez of Genoa, Lydia Stephens of Camden, Mi., Elizabeth Garza of Toledo, and her father Benjamin Gonzalez of Toledo.
She is also survived by 7 grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her mother Zoila, brother Daniel Gonzalez, sister Rebecca Gonzalez, husband Robert, daughter Zoila and granddaughter Rebecca.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Catholic Church, Defiance, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13th, with Father Todd Dominique officiating.
Friends are invited to call Tuesday 4-8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. -11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Entombment will be in Riverview Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers and other gifts please give donations to the family to help pay for funeral expenses.
- Lawson-Roesner Funeral Home, Defiance, OH

News Item:
AYERSVILLE, Ohio — Authorities believe a 68-year-old Highland Township man shot and killed three generations of women in his family and himself — violence that stunned some who knew the family from this rural region of Defiance County.
Robert Garza, Sr. — who lived with his wife, Christine Garza, 61; daughter Zoila Garza, 42; and granddaughter Rebecca Garza, 15, in a Bowman Road house — is suspected of the triple homicide and then shooting himself.
A family member checked on the Garzas, who last had been seen at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and found their bodies Thursday night.
The grisly discovery left Defiance County Sheriff David Westrick searching for what prompted the shootings — which shocked others.
“I didn’t think he had any demons,” said Mike Williams, veterans’ service officer with Defiance County Veterans Affairs.
Mr. Williams had known Garza for several years and helped him receive treatment and compensation for disabilities related to his service in the Vietnam War. Garza served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967.
He showed no signs of violence, said Mr. Williams, who last spoke with Garza in September.
-The Toledo Blade, Feb 8, 2014

Military Service Plaque, Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, OH

Obituary:
Robert Prieto Garza Sr., 68, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at his home.
He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 4, 1945. He was the son of the late Bruno B. and Consuelo (Prieto) Garza, who survives him, of Defiance.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967, serving in Vietnam. He was a life member of VFW Post 3360 and a member of St. John Catholic Church.
He had worked as a pattern maker in layout dimensions control at General Motors - Powertrain in Defiance for 43 1/2 years.
Surviving are daughters Angelique Vela of Defiance and Calista Garza of Defiance; sons Robert (Cynthia) P. Garza Jr. of Defiance, Valentino Garza of Defiance, Alejandro (Mollie) Garza of Defiance, and Nicholas Garza of Defiance; brothers Frank Garza of Ridgeville Corners, Bruno (Jean) Garza of Brunersburg and Daniel (Josephine) Garza of Defiance; and his mother Consuelo "Connie" Garza of Defiance. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Richard Garza; sister, Maria Garza; his wife Christina; daughter Zoila; and granddaughter Rebecca.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Catholic Church, Defiance, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, with Father Todd Dominique officiating. Friends are invited to call Tuesday 4-8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and 9-11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Catholic Church. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Entombment will be in Riverview Memory Gardens with VFW Post 3360 conducting honorary military graveside rites.
In lieu of flowers and gifts please give donations to the family to help with funeral expenses.
- Defiance Crescent News, 9 Feb 2014

Roger with his daughter Dana Ellerbrock-Cousino.