Bedford Funeral Chapel

11/19/2025

Anthony Michael Zimkowski
March 12, 1946 - November 11, 2025

Anthony Michael Zimkowski, PhD, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Born on March 12, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, Tony grew up in Toledo and graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo, a Master’s degree from Bowling Green State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Toledo before embarking upon post-doctoral studies at the Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado, to become a Certified Advanced Rolfer. Tony had a one of a kind and fulfilling career helping others through structural bodywork.
A lifelong martial artist, he was deeply committed to the study and teaching of judo and jujutsu, inspiring many students over the years with his discipline, kindness, and wisdom. While attending the Ohio State University, he was a member of the Ohio State University Judo team, placing fifth in the heavyweight division of the Collegiate National Judo Championships. Tony was a founding member of the American Traditional Jujutsu Association (ATJA), an inductee into the Masters Hall of Fame in 2007, a Diplomate of the National Association of Sports Counselors and provided leadership as a member of the ATJA Board of Directors, the ATJA Promotion Board, and the Ethics Committees for both ATJA and USA Judo. The ATJA honored Tony with the Title of Professor in 2023 and with Kudan rank (9th degree) in both judo and jujutsu on August 14, 2025.
Tony found joy in the simple things, like riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle on the open road, enjoying a quiet day of trout fishing, and sharing his passion for martial arts with those eager to learn. His presence was strong, steady, and generous, and he touched many lives in meaningful ways.
He is survived by his beloved son, Michael; Michael’s mother, Jean Haefner; daughter-in-law, Leila; and precious granddaughter, Sophia Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Betty Zimkowski.
A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave Temperance, MI on Monday, December 1, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to attend and share memories of a unique life lived. In honor of Tony's love for food, friends and family are invited to bring a homemade dish to share with others. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Tony’s name to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the American Traditional Jujutsu Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com.

11/12/2025

Phyllis Arlene Snyder
September 24, 1935 - November 11, 2025

Phyllis Arlene Snyder, 90, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born on September 24, 1935, to Harry and Juanita (Tom) Gephart in Lyons, Ohio, she grew up in the rural community of Malinta, Ohio, where she assisted her parents in their family-owned egg business. Phyllis cherished and expanded upon her grandmother's beloved chicken collection.
A proud graduate of Malinta-Grelton High School, Phyllis went on to earn her degree from St. Vincent's School of Nursing in 1956, becoming a registered nurse in the state of Ohio. She dedicated 18 years to St. Vincent's Hospital, primarily in the Neuro ICU, where early in her career she cared for her future mother-in-law, Irene Ardley, who introduced her to the man who would become her husband of 68 years, Norman Snyder Jr. The couple married in 1957, and with the arrival of their first child in 1960, Phyllis chose to step away from her nursing career to become a devoted homemaker, raising their family of six children in the home they built on Nanafield Drive in Temperance, where they resided since 1961.
Phyllis was deeply involved in her children's lives, supporting their pursuits through organizations like Bluebirds, Campfire Girls, Cub Scouts, sports teams, school band, PTA, and serving as a room mother. Her love for family extended to joyful gatherings, from camping trips and sporting events—including UT basketball games—to family reunions and quality time with her grandchildren. She delighted in puzzles, knitting, sewing homemade clothing, playing games, and reading stories, with a special affinity for teddy bears Ever the thoughtful Mother, Phyllis coordinated home gatherings and extended family reunions, meticulously creating annual calendars to mark every birthday and anniversary, ensuring no one felt overlooked. Her extraordinary habit of mailing cards and gifts for every holiday and special occasion bridged distances and strengthened bonds across generations.
A gifted cook with a generous spirit, Phyllis prepared soups for the sick, large meals for her loved ones, and assisted with God Works to support needy families in the community. Her hospitality allowed impromptu guests to be welcomed with extra tables, plates, and warmth. Alongside Norman, she was an active member of St. Luke’s Church in Temperance for 60 years, serving on committees, coordinating ministries, and participating in volunteer activities. They also found lifelong friendships through their involvement in a Lutheran Marriage Encounter group.
Beyond her professional nursing background, Phyllis embodied the heart of a caretaker, tending to family members, neighbors, and, in her final years, devotedly caring for her husband. Being a grandmother was at the core of her joy; her 10 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren will forever remember her home as a safe haven of hugs, cookie baking, sleepovers, M&Ms, puzzles, swimming, and outings to the zoo or apple orchard.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman Snyder Jr.; son, Mark Snyder; and sister, Lois (Zeke) Rusch. She is survived by her brother, Roy (Judy) Gephart; children, Jeff (Tammy) Snyder, Jenny (Scott) Larsen, Laura (John) Quinn, Kevin (Carolyn) Snyder, and Brad (BK) Snyder; along with her cherished grandchildren, Brandie, Josh, Erin, Shannon, Jessica, Chelsea, Will, Luke, Makayla, Janice and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 1690 West Sterns Rd, Temperance, MI where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Whiteford Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church or Habitat for humanity. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com.

11/11/2025

Frederick Edward Abramson
January 31, 1941 - September 14, 2025

Frederick Edward Abramson, aged 84, passed away on September 14, 2025. Born on January 31, 1941 in Houghton, Michigan, Frederick was a man of principle, wisdom, quiet strength, wry humor, unwavering independence and generosity.
He served in the Navy on the USS Vulcan (A-5) and retired from the Fermi II nuclear power plant after many years of valued service.
He was a loving, proud and supportive father to his surviving children, Brian Abramson, Cari Sorsa and Rachel Sorsa; and loving grandfather to Nolan Abramson, Regan Abramson, Sara Felske and Audrey Felske.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helga (Wayrynen) Abramson; sister, Elsie McRae; niece, Cindy McRae Faciane; son, Richard Loucks and granddaughter Erika Abramson.
Frederick was an avid motorcyclist; loved nature and the great outdoors, NASCAR, cooking, photography, movies, old country music and his many beloved dog companions.
Frederick’s legacy is one of integrity, loyalty and love.
Arrangements were entrusted to Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI.

11/11/2025

11/05/2025

Eileen May Albright
August 30, 1931 - November 3, 2025

Eileen May Albright, age 94, who was a 33-year survivor of breast cancer, passed away peacefully from natural causes at home in Morgantown, Indiana on November 3, 2025.
Eileen was born on August 30, 1931, to the late Harold M. and Norma E. (Underwood) Rodenberger. She graduated in 1949, from Harriet Whitney Vocational High School where she studied needle trades and went on to become a very sought-after seamstress. Throughout the years, she worked at the Lion Store, Damschroder’s Men’s Store along with several other men’s alteration establishments, becoming proficient in her needle trades. She also provided sewing services from her home.
Eileen met James Randall Albright when some friends of hers brought him over to where she was babysitting. Their first date included crashing a wedding reception. They became longtime residents of and had many ties to the Toledo, Ohio and Temperance, Michigan areas.
On February 20, 1954, when Eileen and Jim were married, she wore a beautiful wedding dress that she made herself. They had two daughters, Joyce and Brenda. Eileen was not only an active part of her girls’ school events such as parent and teacher organizations, chaperoning trips, baking, etc., but she also welcomed their friends to come over, took the girls to various activities and set an example of being a loving wife and mother.
They enjoyed family vacations to Cedar Point, The Toledo Zoo, camping in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as well as visits to many other amusement parks, fairs, and lakes. Eileen and Jim also enjoyed hosting family “splash parties” at their Temperance, Michigan home.
As a couple, they traveled together to locations including Florida, Niagara Falls, Spain, along with taking Hawaiian and Caribbean Cruises. They also enjoyed their camper on Silver Lake, Indiana where family and friends came to visit.
She made many clothes for herself and her daughters as they were growing up, so they were dressed in the latest trends and fashions. She continued sewing for her grandchildren making outfits as well as many stuffed toys and dolls. Eileen enjoyed crafts and decorated many cakes, arranged flowers, created ceramics, crocheted baby blankets and sweaters, and did leather work, often as gifts for family and friends.
Eileen could also be seen at Placer’s Car Shows where she went and supported her husband as they showcased their Cadillacs.
Eileen and Jim were married 46 years when he proceeded her in death on August 7, 2000.
Eileen made friends everywhere she lived and worked. She would often visit and go out to eat and shopping with them through the years. She also never met a dog she didn’t like.
Since the spring of 2013, she has made her home with Brenda and Dick in the state of Indiana. She kept in touch with family and friends in the Toledo area with phone calls and annual visits. Until the past year or so, she had remained active by altering clothes for family and close friends, artistic coloring with pencils, solving word puzzles, sharing memories with others, and enjoying the outdoors on her porch swing.
She leaves behind to mourn her absence her daughters, Joyce (Jim) Tracey, Brenda (Dick) Webster, who lovingly called her “Momma”; also, her grandchildren, Angela (Wayne) Patchett, David Zahn, Jr., Joel Tracey, Ryan (Alison) Webster and great grandchildren, Lydia Patchett, Jael Patchett, Levi Patchett, Judah Patchett, Jacob Webster, and Kyle Webster, along with many other family members and good friends of all ages.
Eileen accepted and confessed Jesus Christ as her savior, therefore, we know that we will see her again in heaven.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Romans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”
Friends may call at the Church in Toledo Westside Community, 6045 W. Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH 43615 on Sunday November 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with the service at 3:00 p.m. and a celebration of life luncheon immediately following in the church’s fellowship hall. Entombment will be private.
Indiana funeral arrangements were provided by Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, 179 E. Mulberry Street, Morgantown, IN 46160.
Local funeral arrangements were provided by Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, Michigan 48182. Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com

11/04/2025

Michelle Renee Schultz-Karia
September 5, 1969 - November 1, 2025

Michelle Renee Schultz-Karia, 56 years, of Temperance, MI passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in her home. This beautiful soul came into the world on September 5, 1969 to Jerry and Cheryl (Moore) Murphy in Canton, OH. Throughout her early years, Michelle’s family moved from Canton, to Cincinnati, then to Toledo, OH before finally settling in Bedford Twp., MI.
Michelle graduated from Bedford High School in 1987 and went on to attend Monroe County Community College. She later earned her Associates Degree from Stautzenberger College and built a successful career as a computer engineer with Buckeye Broadband.
In 1996, Michelle married her first husband, Ken, and became a loving stepmother to Nicole (Weiland). Then, welcomed their child together, Max Schultz.
After she and Ken separated Michelle found peace and strength through a renewed relationship with God. In 2008, fate brought her together with her soulmate, Marko Karia, whom she met at the Michigan Tavern. The two soon built a life together, welcoming their daughter, Noelle, and eventually marrying in 2012.
Michelle lived for the local music scene, both singing and writing since her teenage years. She loved to support and attend as many shows throughout the years as possible, from Dream Theater, her favorite band, to all of her local friends in bands, which included both of her husbands, music made her smile.
Michelle was the life of the party, the social butterfly, everyone’s best friend and sister, the one who didn’t hate, the one anyone could talk to, the one who could be a rock star or the one who could be the perfect band wife. She was an example of what the world should aspire to…
The world became a brighter place with her in it.
​Over the years her family grew because friends became family. If you didn’t know her, you would in short order and feel like you’ve known her forever. Her beacon of light spread endless love, forgiveness, patience, grace and understanding without hesitation. A true saint in her own right.
​Finding out she had cancer in January, 2025 she fought a valiant battle with the illness, staring it right in the face with a heart full of faith and her world’s uncountable prayers. On November 1, 2025, All Saints Day...so fitting, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends, she was peacefully called home to God in the morning light.
​Michelle is survived by her loving husband, Marko; children, Max and Noelle; stepchildren, Nicole and Matt; her teacher and mom, Cheryl; brother, Mike; best friend, Kris; and all those that consider her a best friend…uncountable; and not to forget her fur babies, Pepper, Trooper, and Bella.
​There were many angels that welcomed her, including her father, Jerry and the other lost family and friends along the way. For the LOVE of Michelle, we will never forget.
Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI where the funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
A celebration of life will be held at Luna Pier American Legion Hall 11045 Harold Dr. Luna Pier, MI directly following the service.
“Never let her light dim, carry it through your darkest days. Blessed Lord above, take care of our angel until we meet again.”
Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com .

11/03/2025

Alois “Al” Francis Trendel
November 9, 1940 - October 31, 2025

Alois “Al” Francis Trendel, 84 years, of Temperance, MI died October 31, 2025, at Aspen Grove in Lambertville, MI. The son of Alois and Isabel (Mulaney) Trendel he was born November 9, 1940, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Toledo, OH. Al married Judy Velte on May 18, 1968, at St. Clement’s Church in Toledo and they enjoyed 57 years together.
Al attended elementary school at Sacred Heart in Toledo and St. Mary’s in Sandusky and high school at Don Bosco High School in New York. He honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed aboard the USS Sperry as a machinery repairman. Following his military service, he was a glass closure engineer at Owens-Illinois, where he worked for more than 30 years. Al’s innovations at work led to three registered patents.
Al never stopped working. On weekends, he would either be farming his property with corn and potatoes or earning extra cash cutting trees down and grinding stumps. Even after retiring from his professional career at OI, he worked as a repairman at a local business. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking. He made grandfather clocks, personalized toyboxes, a baby cradle, bookshelves, and other cherished items. He also enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles well into his 70s. Renowned for his resourcefulness, he was regarded as an all-encompassing handyman who could repair virtually anything or devise an alternative solution.
Upon being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, Al committed himself to extensive research into its origins and potential associations with chemical exposures, including Agent Orange. In accordance with his wishes, his brain was donated to the Department of Veterans Affairs Biorepository Brain Bank to further scientific understanding.
Al is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Jenny and Amy (Josh); grandchildren, Alec (Jessica), Nicole, Griffin (Isabel), and Holden; great-grandchild, Clay, and his soon-to-arrive baby brother. He is also survived by his stepmother, Mary; siblings, Larry (Pat), Jude, Mary (Bob), Marge (Jeff), Mike (Janell), Joe (Yong), Bill (Jill), and Ann (Tim), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Louis and his sister, Sue.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. The funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Temperance 8330 Lewis Ave Temperance, MI where there will be visiting in the Narthex after 10:00 a.m. with Military Honors conducted by Lambertville VFW Post #9656.Cremation is to follow.
The family gives a special thank you to the caregivers over the years, especially those at Aspen Grove. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the research of Parkinson’s Disease or your local Veterans Center.
Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com .

11/03/2025

Bradley Scott Hughes, aka Uncle Bam
February 8, 1987 – November 1, 2025

Bradley “Brad” Scott Hughes, aka Uncle Bam, 38 years, passed away peacefully at his Petersburg, MI home on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. The son of Scott and Dawn (Fisher) Hughes he was born February 8, 1987 in Toledo, OH.
Brad had the biggest heart and loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and playing co****le. His laughter, kindness, and easygoing spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the love he gave, the joy he brought, and the beautiful memories he leaves behind. We find comfort knowing he is home with the Lord.
Brad was welcomed into Heaven by his grandparents, Frederick and Marcella Hughes.
He is survived by his daughter, Raegan Hughes; parents, Scott and Dawn Hughes; younger sister, Desiree (Daniel Jr.) Brown; grandparents, Robert and Angeline Fisher; cherished nieces and nephews, Karlie Rains, Jenna Brown, Bentley Brown, Charlotte Brown, Oaklynn Brown, and Orlow Brown; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly.
Arrangements were entrusted to Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI.

10/31/2025

Janice S. Wegren
September 16, 1942 - October 27, 2025

Janice S. Wegren (nee Mazur) September 16, 1942- October 27, 2025. The Lord called a true angel into his heavenly fold. Janice passed away peacefully in her home, as was her wish if the time ever came. Jan graduated from Central Catholic High School. From there she went on to marry the love of her life, Robert J. Wegren on May 3rd, 1960. They had two wonderful children, Kimberly and Carrie. Jan worked as a bookkeeper for DoAll Industrial Supply from 1975 until she retired in 1995. She had plans to travel with Bob out West, until his sudden passing in 1999. After that, Jan decided to dip her toe back into the working world and got a part time job at Shrader Tire & Oil, from 2000-2006 to keep busy and active. She was a part of the accounting department and made several close friends there and enjoyed her time there a great deal, until she decided it was time to hang it up and enjoy retirement for good this time.
From there, Jan bought a house in Temperance MI, and became even more involved in her church community. She became a Eucharistic Minister; she volunteered for everything including church potlucks, rummage sales, and helping out the church community in any way possible. She also volunteered at the Lion’s Den in Temperance MI, which she loved to do dearly, and she made many wonderful friends there as well. Jan was always there to lend a hand to those in need, whether it was a ride to a doctor’s appointment, a RX run, or a hot meal- she was the one who stepped up and did it.
She loved her weekly euchre tournaments, and of course good old bingo, with her church and also with her friends at her Enfield Condo community, where she also enjoyed many, many good times with all of her friends there.
Jan also enjoyed a good deal of traveling with her besties, Gerry, Nan, and Sandy—who all recently preceded her in death- where they took cruises and visited Marthas Vineyard, and also Bermuda, which was her favorite place to be. They went to Maine, New York, and had the most memorable times. (I guess the girls needed their fourth up there, and couldn’t wait any longer.)
Jan stayed active and enjoyed life right up until her final day. Her and her daughter Carrie, along with her grand dog Delilah in tow, were known for cooking together regularly, hitting the greenhouses, planting a garden, weekend shopping, enjoying movies, taking trips with her and her daughter Kimberly, and all of us eating out at our favorite hot spots, more often than not!
Jan was a consummate reliable soul, with a remarkable passion for helping, and an unending gift for loving. She was a mom to most everyone who knew and loved her. She was smart, sweet, funny, positive, outgoing, a cheerleader, a supporter, and a darn good cook. She was an extremely talented painter sewer, quilter and crafter – she was also handy around the house, preferring to get it done herself rather than ask for help if at all possible.
She was charismatic, giving, a light in the room – there really aren’t enough words to describe what a truly ethereal beautiful creature she was. And she will leave this life, like she entered and left every room. Like a lady.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. Mazur and Irene (Trzonkowski) Mazur; husband, Robert J. Wegren; and twin brother, Joseph J. Mazur. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Mazur; sister, Joan Sargeant; daughters, Kimberly Papi, Carrie Chambers; granddaughters, Jacqueline Romp, (Tommy Syroka), Taylor (Kyle) Ferderer, Morgan Papi, Paitin Syroka; grandson, Mason Syroka; and great granddaughter, Haven Ferderer, along with many, many dear friends.
“I love you Mama, you are my best friend. I will be so lost without you, but I know you’ll be with me in spirit to continue to guide me through, and cheer me on, in this life.”
​Visitation will be Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. The funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Temperance where there will be visiting in the Narthex after 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
​Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com .

10/31/2025

Suzanne Margaret Kelley Badyna
April 4, 1933 - October 28, 2025

Suzanne Margaret Kelley Badyna, 92 years, of Temperance, MI went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Dale, her six children and other loved ones.
Sue was born at home in Erie, MI on April 4, 1933. She was a bright light in the bleak times of the depression. She was the first grandchild on her father’s side, so she was much loved.
Her parents were Harold Edward and Dorothy Elizabeth (McCarty) Kelley. She had a brother, Bill and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Steinbauer Kelley who preceded her in death.
Sue is survived by her loving husband, Dale; six children, Mary Badyna, Margaret (Keith) Kaighin, Tom, Kelly (Al) Jewell, Paul, and Barbara; sister, Kitty (Michael) Metzger of Marietta, Georgia; six grandchildren, Sarah (Matt) Boeding, Kristi (Garrett) White, Kelly (Andy) Viertlbeck, Keith Kaighen, Jr., Ryan (Lacie) Jewell, and Christopher Jewell (Candyce); 13 great-grandchildren, Jaelyn, Kinsley, and Alex Viertlbeck, Tristan, Wesley, and Lydia Boeding, Ella, Ashley, Kate, and Everett White, Emmerson, Benette, and Vincent Jewell, and nieces and nephews.
Sue and her husband, Dale were married for seventy years and started dating when they were seventeen, five years before their marriage.
Love of learning and sports were two of her passions. She was always a leader at St. Agnes, Blessed Sacrament, Central Catholic High School, and Mary Manse College. She taught at Blessed Sacrament for 15 years, and her students remember her as a motivating and challenging teacher. Her love of teaching was demonstrated by the impact it had on her students.
Her love of sports began early. She was on the first CYO basketball team and played basketball at Central Catholic High School and Mary Manse College. In college she played, coached, and refereed. In her later years, she began golfing. Her highlight of golf was when she scored a hole in one. After retirement, Sue and Dale enjoyed many years of golfing, cards, friends, family and travel. Sue traveled to Ireland with friends to explore her Irish heritage.
She was a champion of justice. While coaching one of her daughter’s softball team, she discovered the boys’ teams were totally outfitted while the girls only received balls. She and two other coaches went to the city athletic director. From then on, all the teams received equal treatment.
Her love of books and learning came together when she worked for 13 years with the Friends of the Library and spearheaded their book sale. Because of her organization, the book sale profits rose.
She was also committed to her church. She donated many hours to both Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
She was truly a Proverbs 31 woman, “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her, many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:28-30.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. The funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Temperance where there will be visiting in the Narthex after 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Central Catholic High School, Friends of the Lucas County Library, Heartland Hospice of Monroe, MI or UNICEF. Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com

10/26/2025

James Patrick Ford
June 26, 1977 - October 22, 2025

James Patrick Ford, 48 years, of Temperance, MI passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025. A commercial truck driver, he was recently employed by Ashley Furniture Industries, making deliveries to supply furniture stores.
The son of James L. Ford and Patricia L. Gerdes, he was born June 26, 1977 in Toledo, OH. Known by many as “JP” he grew up in Toledo and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1996. On October 14, 2017 he married the beautiful love of his life, Brandy Rollf after having been together for years.
JP was such a kind and loving man, always willing to give a helping hand when he could. He never knew a stranger and would love to talk about various topics he had knowledge of, whether it came to talking about cars or playing video games. He always knew something to help. He had exceptional skills at strategy games such as “Diablo” and “Puzzles and Survival”. In his free time, he loved spending time with family going on various trips. As long as the family could be together he always wanted to go on them, especially Monster Jam World Finals and truck shows across the United States.
He is survived by his loving wife, Brandy; sons, Patrick and Bryton; mother, Patricia Gerdes; sisters, Milissa (James) Ford-Charter, Dawn Blair; brother, Michael Keyes; step-mother, Linda Ford; parents-in-law, Richard (Diane) Rollf; sister-in-law, Brooke (Jon) Brown; nephews, Kenneth (Hunter) and Austin (Abigail) Charter; nieces, Adrianna Charter, Hannah, Joanna, and Breanna Brown; and many friends he treated as family, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a great-niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his father, James; and grandparents, Harold (Roselyn) Ford and Kenneth (Ester) Gerdes.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI where the funeral service will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, OH.
Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com.