Jeannette Ann Kitinoja's Obituary
Jeannette Ann Kitinoja (nee Granke), age 76, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at University Hospital in Cleveland.
She was born in Parma and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 2002, moving from North Olmsted where she lived for 28 years.
Jeanette worked in food service for Baldwin Wallace and membership accounting at Kaiser Permanente, retiring in 2013.
She was a member of Harvest Ridge Church in North Ridgeville and was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading the Bible. Cooking was another one of her favorite things to do.
Survivors include her husband Bill, children, Bill (Angie) Kitinoja Jr., Jennifer (Steve) Szunyog, Dan (Kryssi) Kitinoja, grandchildren, Kaylin (Adam), Jared (Taylor), Abbey (Andy), Sophia, Jonah, Ella, Kenny, Austin, Carter and Trinity, great-grandchildren, Halle, Reese, Jett and Ava, sisters, Rita (Maynard) Pickel and Gail (Jerry) Gawalek.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Ann (nee Liptay) Granke and brother, David Csongedi.
Friends may call Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 4:30PM until the time of services at 6:00PM at Harvest Ridge Church, 35600 Lorain Rd., North Ridgeville. Pastor Dr. Dan Kitinoja will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org or Harvest Ridge Church, 35600 Lorain Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039 or Calvary Baptist, 1632 Georgetown Rd., Tilton, IL 61833
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