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10/7/2026 Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Rowles -


Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Rowles
January 17, 1942 - October 5, 2026
Jacqueline Ann Rowles, 83, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026. She was born in Fremont, Ohio, January 17, 1942, to Gordon Carl and Clara (Waggoner) Carl.
Jacqueline is survived by her husband, David Rowles. She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Rowles.
Cremation services are being provided by Coyle Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Nature's Nursery in Waterville, Ohio, in Jacqueline's memory.
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10/7/2026 John Butler -


John Butler
12/17/1944 - 10/03/2026
John T. Butler, age eighty-one, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Kettering Main Hospital surrounded by family. Born on December 7, 1944, in Corpus Christie, Texas, to Marcelene and Ralph Butler, John grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from Bowsher High School. He spent over thirty years working in telecommunications at Ohio Bell, AT&T, Lucent, and Avaya before retiring in 2001. John was an active member and Master Mason with a Meritorious Service Award in the Jefferson Masonic Lodge #90 and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton. He found great delight in cars and gardening, and his expertly prepared boiled dinners were always a hit at large gatherings. He was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Middletown and Christ the King Lutheran Church in West Chester.
John is survived by children, Karen (Rick) Durham, Kelly Gray, Dave (Emily) Butler and Jody (John) Stopher; grandchildren, Christopher (Mary) Durham, Anton Durham, Elizabeth (Sean) Despain, Anthony (Alexis) Despain, Gwendolyn, Claire and Sophia Butler; great-grandchildren, Gregory, Clement, Lucia and Irene Durham; siblings, Harley (Joan) Butler, Ramon (Paula) Butler and Mary Begley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Marcelene Butler; brother-in-law, Don Begley; and his dearly beloved wife, Margaret Butler.
A remembrance of John's life and service of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, Ohio. Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m., followed by burial at Woodside Mausoleum at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Masonic Home, 2655 West National Road, Springfield, OH 45504. Please visit SpauldingFuneralHome.com to leave online condolences for the family.
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10/7/2026 Phillip M. Haubert -


Phillip M. Haubert
6/16/1947 - 10/4/2026
Phillip M. Haubert passed away on October 4, 2026, from complications due to Parkinson's disease. He was 79-years-old.
Born June 13, 1947, in Fremont, OH, to Jerome and Hazel Haubert, he grew up in Gibsonburg, OH, excelling on the football field as a fullback for the Golden Bears. After graduating in 1965, he attended Defiance College, playing football and lacrosse, and earned a Master's degree at the University of Toledo.
At DC, he was an all-conference offensive lineman on the unbeaten 1966 team that won the Mid-Ohio Conference. Among his teammates, 'Beverly Hills Cop' star, John Ashton, and Ben Davis, who later played for the Browns and Lions.
Phil began his teaching and coaching career at Gibsonburg HS, where he coached offensive linemen, including future Ohio State All-American, Ted Smith.
In the 1970's, he moved to Ottawa Hills High School, where, among his students, was national sports-columnist, Christine Brennan. He moved to Sylvania High School, through the separation of Northview and Southview, where he pioneered an aviation program for students that would lead to a new career.
After accruing enough flight time, he became a pilot, flying for several Toledo-based corporations.
His love of flying and muscle cars paled in comparison to his love for his wife of 58 years, Karen (Bruntz), whom he traveled the world with in retirement.
Phil is survived by wife, Karen; son, Eric (Rachel); grandchildren, Tucker and Hailey; sisters, Suzanne (Al) Melroy and Rebecca (Howard) Hall; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Hazel Haubert; step-father, Harry 'Joe' Hansen; and brother, Stephen Haubert.
Visitation is Sunday, October 11, 4:00-7:00 p.m., at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, in Maumee. Visitation will continue on Monday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., in the funeral home. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran in Maumee or a charity of donor's choice. A special thanks to Optimal Care Hospice and Care360 Hospice and special friends at Maumee Pointe. Condolences can be shared online at
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10/7/2026 William Shiffler -


William Shiffler
October 20, 1953 - September 30, 2026
William Carl Shiffler passed away quietly in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, after a short illness and complications from a fall a few days earlier. He was 72 years old.
Born in Toledo, (Lucas County) Ohio, he was the son of the late William Richard Shiffler and the late Betty Ellen Shiffler, both of Toledo. He grew up in Toledo, was a graduate of Bowsher HS, and The University of Toledo, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He had lived in Charlotte for 34 years where he worked as a ramp agent for Piedmont Air, U.S. Air, and finally American Airlines. An enthusiastic spectator of sports of all kinds, Bill also enjoyed playing golf. A kind hearted and faithful friend.
Bill had no children or grandchildren, and is survived by his sister, Carol Ann Pettit (Peter); nephew, Jeffrey William Pettit; and best friend and partner, Kathy Worrell Shiffler.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the Francis Chapel at Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

5/21/2017 Lorene Swearengen - Obituaries
Lorene Swearengen
A graveside service has been set for Lorene Swearengen who passed away on December 14, 2016, in Owatonna, Minnesota. It will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park, 3665 Genoa Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551. In the event of rain it will be held in the chapel. There will be a luncheon afterwards at 2111 Shoreland Ave., Toledo, OH 43611.