House of Day Funeral Service

House of Day Funeral Service The House of Day Funeral Services is not just any funeral home. is the first choice for hundreds of area families each year.

With years of experience and highly professional, friendly and compassionate staff, The House of Day Funeral Service, Inc. Established in 1964, and relocated to our new facility in 1990. We are a family owned and operated business located in the University of Toledo corridor, serving families in and around the Toledo area and Southeastern Michigan. We pride ourselves in giving excellent service and making your loved one look as you remembered them.

02/12/2026
02/09/2026
Vincene Kim Walker was born on December 24,1961 to the late Vincent and Mary Ward in Toledo, Ohio. She transitioned this...
02/09/2026

Vincene Kim Walker was born on December 24,1961 to the late Vincent and Mary Ward in Toledo, Ohio. She transitioned this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Vincene was affectionately known as Kim. She graduated from Libbey High School and from Owens Community College with a degree in Marketing. She attended the Nursing Resource Corporation and received her Nursing Assistant Licensure. She also attended Penta Career Center and received her certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.

She was employed with Spring Meadows Senior Community as an STNA. Medical Staffing, Lake Park and St. Vincent Hospital as a STNA and Patient Care Technician. North Coast Behavioral Health Care Facility as a Therapeutic Rehabilitation Worker and at Anne Grady as a Direct Support Respite Care worker. Prior to her medical career she worked at Fifth Third Bank as a Credit Analyst.

Kim devoted her time to helping to care for her father with her sisters after she retired. She loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed spending time with them every day. She also enjoyed going to the casino, traveling and spending time with her friends and family. She looked forward to traveling with her sisters and having Girls Trips with them. Kim will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Kim was preceded in death by her father, Vincent Ward and mother Mary Ward, sister Anita Young and brother Douglas Jones.

She leaves to cherish her memory her Children Kiara Walker, and Maurice Walker (Cartina Baucom), her grandchildren Lyrik, Legacy, TJ and Adonnis, Sisters: Vivian Crawford, Carolyn Ward Young (Charles), Helen Hicks, Dayna Copeland, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and special friend Keith.

Andrew “Big Smooth” Phenix, Jr. entered this earthly realm on March 5, 1944, in Extension, Louisiana, to the late Andrew...
02/09/2026

Andrew “Big Smooth” Phenix, Jr. entered this earthly realm on March 5, 1944, in Extension, Louisiana, to the late Andrew Phenix, Sr. and Beatrice (Ridley) Phenix. He attended Locust Hill Baptist Church with his family in Extension, Louisiana. Recently, he privately accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Hallelujah! He was educated in the Wisner-Gilbert School System. He was an honorably discharged Army veteran, serving in Korea as a heavy equipment driver and repairman. These skills served him well down through the years. His children and grandsons truly believed he could fix anything. He saved himself and them a lot of money over the years. They never let a repairman touch their vehicles until they consulted him first.

Andrew came to Toledo, Ohio in 1963 where he had other family members. He worked several jobs in Toledo until he was hired at Ford Motor Co. in Monroe, Michigan. He worked there until he retired in March 2004, after 37+ years. He truly enjoyed his retirement, tinkering with his 1957 Chevy and working in his yard. He enjoyed hanging with his buddies from the Blue Gill and visiting with his Ford Motor friends. Andrew never met a stranger and was loved by many because of his personality. He loved to joke with whoever he met. His famous words to younger family were “Be One” while holding up that pointer finger! They all knew what that meant and got a kick out of hearing him say it.

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, after a short illness, God sent his angels to take him home. Andrew was preceded in death by parents; Andrew Phenix, Sr. and Beatrice (Ridley) Phenix, grandparents; William Sr. and Ella Ridley, and Sullivan and Mary Berry Phenix; and siblings; Annie Phenix, Jessie Mae Blanson, Charity Phenix, Ambus Phenix, Charles Phenix and Bertha Wesley.

Andrew’s memory will live on in the hearts of his devoted wife of 50 years, Eva L. Phenix; daughter, Tiffany Ann Phenix of Toledo, OH; sons, Jason Phenix of Toledo, OH, and Ron (Toni) Jones of Lancaster, TX; grandsons, Tahj Blanks-Phenix and Jason A. Phenix of Toledo, OH; siblings, Jesse Phenix, Mary Phenix, and Bobbie Gipson of Toledo, OH, and Melvin Phenix and Linda DeGrate of Monroe, LA; in-laws, Jennett & Larry Waters, Sam & Gloria Blash, Mattie & Alger Coleman, Betty Mitchell, Lucy Stuckey, Bob Blash, Ruth Blash, Albert Blash, Tracy & Pam Blash, and Betty Blash, all residing in Georgia, Wilma Phenix of Toledo, OH, and Vernon Wesley and Wallace Gipson of Baton Rouge, LA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends in Toledo and beyond.

02/05/2026

Norella M. Barnes passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 28, 2026 in Sylvania, Ohio. Surrounded by love, she entered eternal rest with quiet grace at the age of 75. Affectionately known by family and friends as “No talk” or “...

01/31/2026

Jessie Lee Hawkins was born on November 10, 1937 at Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio to Jesse and Mary Hawkins. She went to sleep to await the return of our Lord on January 26, 2026, at the age of 88. Jessie was the second born of six children – fi...

01/31/2026

A precious mother, daughter, sister, auntie, cousin, friend, confidant, caretaker, realist, smart, caring, courageous, diligent, and kindhearted, are just a few words used to describe such an amazing woman whom everyone she’s ever met loved dearly....

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2550 Nebraska Avenue
Toledo, OH
43607

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Established in 1964 by James and Dorothy Day as Day Mortuary, 1325 Nebraska Avenue, near Junction Street. At that time, it was the beginning of the African American migration into, what was then, the Polish community. James and Dorothy's two children, Michael and Cassandra, grew up in the business and later joined their parents, after going to college to become funeral directors and embalmers. Today, they are the second generation of what now is 3 generations, with the addition of Julius M. Moore, licensed funeral director & embalmer, Michael Jr. now as a licensed funeral director and Brian Day, Sr. as an assistant director.

In 1975 Day Mortuary, became know as The House of Day Funeral Service. Fifteen years later, in 1990, construction was completed on our new 10,000 square foot facility located at 2550 Nebraska Avenue, in the heart of the University of Toledo corridor. With the new building we have been able to offer a beautiful facility, beautiful landscaping, more parking spaces, and on site casket selection room.

At The House of Day Funeral Service, you will find that our services are unmatched in quality. We create a beautiful picture of loved ones that you'll appreciate for years to come. No detail is overlooked, from our presentation, staff and the way we are in uniform, to the new and attractive automobiles that we provide. Everything that we do is done with you in mind. Helping you in any way we can with the loss of a loved one is our first priority. Our personal experience with loss, and our spiritual beliefs, help aid in our personal touch with each and every family we come in contact with.