Wave of growing concern has swept through the East Toledo community after a mother and her three young children mysteriously vanished last week. Rochelle Gosik, a 35-year-old mother of three, was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, June 4, 2025, leaving her home with her children — and hasn’t been heard from since.
Her sudden disappearance, along with her kids — 7-year-old Dominic Hoke, 6-year-old Diego Hoke, and 20-month-old Lena Hoke — has sparked an urgent search by local authorities and loved ones desperate for answers.
A Family Vanishes Without a Trace
The last confirmed sighting of Rochelle and the children was as they left their home in East Toledo. Since that day, no one has seen or spoken to them. With no phone calls, social media activity, or signs of their whereabouts, family members filed a missing persons report with the Toledo Police Department on Saturday.
Rochelle was driving a silver 2016 Kia Rio with Ohio license plate KHL 9088. Police are asking everyone across Ohio and surrounding states to be on the lookout for the vehicle, as it may provide crucial leads in finding the family.
The case has now drawn regional attention, as more people share the family’s story across social media and news outlets.
Who Is Rochelle Gosik?
Rochelle Gosik is described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighing around 185 pounds. She has long blonde hair with light pink at the ends — a style her loved ones say she’s had for some time. Her tattoos are distinctive and may help the public recognize her if seen: a bumble bee tattoo on her lower arm near the wrist, a large Aristocats tattoo on one arm, and Fantasia’s Mickey Mouse on the other.
Those who know her describe Rochelle as a loving, protective mother who wouldn’t just walk away from her life without notice — especially with her three young children. Her family is especially alarmed by the silence, saying it’s completely out of character.
Who Are the Children?
The three children missing with Rochelle are all very young and vulnerable:
- Dominic Hoke, age 7, is of Hispanic and white descent. He has black hair, brown eyes, and a light olive complexion.
- Diego Hoke, age 6, also of Hispanic and white descent, has light brown hair and blue eyes.
- Lena Hoke, the youngest at just 20 months old, is around 2 feet tall. She has black hair and dark brown eyes.
These children are believed to be with their mother, but without any known destination or confirmed sightings, every passing hour heightens the urgency of the search.
The Investigation So Far
Toledo Police have confirmed that a missing person report was officially filed on Saturday, June 7, but they have not released further details regarding any potential leads or ongoing investigation strategies.
What complicates matters is the complete lack of communication — no calls, messages, or signs from Rochelle since June 4. There’s no evidence at this point to suggest where she might have gone, whether she left intentionally, or if something more serious has occurred.
Law enforcement continues to review traffic camera footage, phone records, and tips from the public. Local volunteers have started organizing search efforts and distributing flyers with photos and details.
Community Steps Up
As worry spreads, the East Toledo community has shown a powerful response. Neighbors, friends, and strangers are sharing Rochelle’s photo and vehicle description across social media, hoping someone, somewhere, spots something that helps bring the family home safely.
Missing persons posters have popped up in stores, gas stations, and community centers. Online groups are encouraging people across Ohio and nearby states to keep their eyes open for the silver Kia Rio or anyone matching the family’s descriptions.
You Can Help
Every tip could be the one that makes the difference. If you’ve seen Rochelle Gosik, Dominic, Diego, or Lena Hoke — or the 2016 silver Kia Rio with Ohio license plate KHL 9088 — you’re urged to contact Toledo CrimeStoppers immediately at (419) 255-1111. You can call or text with any information, no matter how small it may seem.
Please share this information widely. Rochelle and her three children are out there somewhere — and with the public’s help, they can be found and brought home safely.
