Father of Deborah Andrus Wallace ’78 passed away

Obituary for James C. Andrus

James Charles Andrus passed away peacefully on April 9th 2020. James was born September 11, 1933 to Rollin and Violet Andrus. He was preceded in death by his older brother Richard (Dick) Andrus in 1998.
After serving in the Army, James returned to Toledo and went to the work for the Lucas County Engineer where he became a licensed professional land surveyor in 1961.
In 1957, he married Bernadette (Mikrut) and had children James Joseph (Ann-deceased), Deborah Ann Wallace (Matt), and David A. (April). grandchildren: Nicole, Sarah, Gretchen, Clare, Benjamin, Aaron, and Isaac.
In 1966, James founded JC Andrus & Associates Inc. For over 50 years the company has performed thousands of land surveys in the Toledo Area. Many of the local surveyors in this area had their start or worked with Andrus over the years. The company will continue in honor of its founder.
In 2001, James married Mary Margaret Grimshaw (widow) who had daughters Pamela Grimshaw, Debra Incledon (Richard), Melissa Gordon (Peter) and grandchildren Luke, Olivia, and Shane Gordon.
James never retired and enjoyed being at work every day until nearly the very end. He also enjoyed throwing large parties, spending time with his grandchildren, and gathering every Friday night with friends he called his “Friday Night Group”.
Due to the current gathering restrictions a memorial event will be held at a future date. The family requests that those who wish to honor him do so by supporting the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio and the VA. James always promoted the profession and was involved with the VA in his later years. Please view and sign our online “guest registry” at CoyleFuneralHome.com

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Mother of Colleen Joyce Moyer ’81 and Mary Joyce Reed ’85 passed away

Carol Anne (Mauter) Joyce passed away on April 7, 2019 at Lakes of Monclova, OH. Carol was born November 8, 1938 in Toledo to William S. and Florence M. (Blanchard) Mauter.

She was a graduate of St. Catherine of Siena grade school and Saint Ursula Academy where she was honored with The Bishop’s Cross. She achieved a Diploma of Nursing from Toledo St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing and earned her BSN from the University of Toledo.

Carol was known for her compassion, faith, and determined spirit in her life and profession as a Registered Nurse. She had a forty year career with the majority at the University of Toledo Medical Center (formerly MCO), her specialty was pediatric nursing. Carol loved working with children and making a difference with her devoted care, for which she was often recognized years later by her former patients.

Above all, she was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her 58 year marriage with Jim was a wonderful example of Christian marriage. Carol had a strong work ethic enjoying the fulfillment of any task with a warm smile. She balanced family and work while returning to school to earn her BSN. She appreciated life’s celebrations and family togetherness including daily family dinners, holiday gatherings, picnics, card games, zoo trips with the grandchildren, and baking chocolate chip cookies. She enjoyed traveling near and far, especially the annual family trip to St. Ignace and Mackinac Island. Her house was always open to her cherished family and friends. Her ten grandchildren were the light of her life.

Carol put her faith into action as a volunteer at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns including funeral luncheon ministry, nursing home ministry, and tutoring at Rosary Cathedral School. She enjoyed her involvement with St Patrick’s Renew and Rosary groups, and The Christ Child Society. Late in life she met the challenges of an atypical form of Parkinson’s disease with grace and dignity.

Her love and spirit will continue to shine through her loving family including husband James W. Joyce, sons Jim (Lynn) Joyce, Jeff (Tracey) Joyce, daughters Colleen (Kevin) Moyer and Mary (Dave) Reed; her beloved grandchildren Jim, Sean, Ryan, Sarah (Stephen), Shannon, Nick, Molly, Dan, Jamie, and Alex. Carol held a special place in her heart for her 34 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Florence Mauter, and siblings Evelyn (Richard) Andray, Bill (Jean and Pat) Mauter, Don (Jane) Mauter, and mother-in-law Isabel (Malone) Joyce.

Her family extends a heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Lakes of Monclova, her physicians, and Hospice of NW Ohio. We are grateful to the nurses and aides who gave such beautiful kindness and care to her.

Family and friends are invited to gather at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Catholic Church, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo on Monday, April 15 starting at 9:30 AM followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 AM. Carol will be laid to rest at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution in Carol’s memory, to either St. Patrick Heatherdowns Church; Hospice of NW Ohio, 30000 East River Rd, Perrysburg; Parkinson Foundation of NW OH 150 W South Boundary Street, Perrysburg; or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Coyle Funeral Home. Please view the online guest registry at CoyleFuneralHome.com

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Published in The Blade from Apr. 14 to Apr. 16, 2019.

Mary Jo Barker ’75 passed away

I recently was advised by Mary Jo’s sister Susan Barker  (class of 1965) that she passed away of brain cancer on 11/10/2019.

Diane Stanfa Rice ’73 passed away

Diane Stanfa Rice

Diane, age 64, of Toledo passed away April 26, 2020 of ovarian cancer. Diane was born to Joseph and Lois Stanfa on July 14, 1955. She was a 1973 graduate of McAuley High School. She worked at the former National Family Opinion for 35 years.

Diane loved being with her grandkids. She also loved spring and fall vacations at the beach and summer vacation at the lake. She enjoyed walking, eating out, reading, happy hour and the casino.

She is survived by her husband Gail; sons, Matthew and Nicholas; grandchildren, Heaven, Maizen, Mekhi and Mila; parents, Joe and Lois Stanfa; sister, Cathy (Dave) brother, Mark (Diane); in-laws, Herb and Shirley Rice, Brent and Shelly Rice, Kent and Lisa Rice; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Chris Stanfa and brother-in-law, Roger Rice.

Diane is out of pain and on to the Afterlife. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home (419) 269-1111.