Mother of Cheryl Schardt Papenfus ’73 passed away

Helen  (DeLores) SCHARDT

SCHARDT Helen (DeLores) Helen (DeLores) Schardt, 83, of Maumee, Ohio died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Heatherdowns Rehabilitation and Care Center with Hospice and her family by her side. Helen was a Libby High School graduate and worked for Ohio Bell. She then worked for the City of Toledo as a PBX operator and later moved to the Lucas County Government Center where she worked as a communications operator for nearly 25 years, retiring in 1999. While working downtown, Helen took TARTA to work each day and had a good time with “the back of the bus bunch,” bringing treats for birthdays. Everyone enjoyed Helen’s baking. She loved to cook, bake, and do cake decorating. Helen also loved to sew and make pillow case dolls with beautiful embroidery, and recently finished a beautiful red work lap quilt. Gardening was another hobby she enjoyed, mostly perennial flowers. Helen was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Paludetti; brother, John DeLores; sisters, Grace Quadraccia and Elvira Berkey, and nephew, James A. Berkey. She is survived by her sisters, Margaret Emans-Ryan (Vern) and Esther Sarchiz-Wyckoff (Richard); daughters, Diane (Dave) Vogt and Cheryl (Albert) Papenfus, and son, Thomas M. Schardt. Also surviving are grandchildren, David (Tammy) Vogt, Danielle Vogt and fiancé Jean Paul Pilette, Amanda (Tim) Eatherly, Airman 1st Class Patrick Papenfus USAF, James Papenfus, Robert Papenfus, Tabitha, and Katie Jo Schardt, Natalie Connley; great-grandchildren, Shelby, Ian, and Trenton Vogt; special nephew Reginald Schardt, who always made her laugh; and special friend Liz Daley, who was a big part of her devotion to church and the Rosary. Friends may call at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 2 – 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Monday at 10 a.m., with entombment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, the Alzheimer’s Association, or a

charity of the donor’s choice. Helen will be missed so very much by her family and friends. The family would like to thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the staff of Heatherdowns Rehabilitation and Care Center, particularly the nursing staff on the North Unit, for their care and support during this difficult time. walterfuneralhome.com

Published in Toledo Blade from March 17 to March 18, 2012

Karen Liebnau Krewson ’80

Karen Louise KREWSON

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KREWSON Karen Louise Karen Krewson, 50, of Maumee, OH died on February 5, 2012, of leukemia at University of Michigan Hospital with her family at her side. She was born on December 1, 1961, to Vivian and Alton Liebnau. She graduated from McAuley High School in 1980 and was a Registered Nurse as well as a Nurse/ Paralegal, a graduate of The Toledo School of Nursing. She was married on October 15, 1988, to Brett and had two children, Lindsey, 17, and Emily, 15. She is survived by her parents; sister, Christine Benham, and close cousin, Jeff Duncan. She also leaves behind many much-loved nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by aunts, Sally Duncan and Ruth Brandt; as well as her beloved grandparents. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant in Maumee. Memorial services will be Friday, February 10, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church on Glendale Avenue. Private burial will immediately follow. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Trinity Lutheran Church.

Published in Toledo Blade from February 7 to February 8, 2012

Sharyl Smith Gardner ’76

Been working for Midmark in Versailles Oh for 5 years.  My position is Chief Admin Officer which affords me great variety in what I do each day.  I lead the HR, Guest Svcs, Corporate/Mktg Communications and Corporate Strategy functions.  Never a dull moment.  Celebrated 30 years of marriage to Mike and are now empty nesters enjoying our freedom!