Lillian Ann Smeltz's Obituary
Lillian Ann Smeltz (nee Heveker), age 83, of Elyria, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her daughter’s home after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 9, 1940 in Elyria, where she had been a lifelong resident. In her early life, Lillian worked as an L.P.N. and went on to work in customer service for Fisher’s Big Wheel and Hills.
Lillian traveled and camped extensively with her family. She loved her pets and enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels in her yard. She kept busy with crafts, especially cross stitching and crocheting. Lillian never met a stranger and truly loved meeting and spending time with people, though nothing made her happier than the time she shared with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters Barbara (Robert) Spishak of Collins, Ohio and Terri (Paul Kokinda) Turner of Elyria; grandchildren Stephanie (Dan Arndt) Turner, Jessi (Adam Holp) Turner, Hope (Josh Adkins) Spishak and Robert (Meeghin) McKain; great grandchildren Ellie Tucker, Trevor Arndt, Leo Arndt, Hunter Holp and Gavin and Remi McKain; many nieces and nephews; her beloved dog Charlie.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, David; parents Charles Heveker and Ann Brokaw (nee Fecik).
Family will receive friends in the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville on Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Funeral Service Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 295 College Park Dr., Elyria 44035. (Please meet at church). Rev. Dennis Stylski will officiate. Interment will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Lillian’s name to the Lorain County Dog Kennel, 301 Hadaway Court, Elyria, OH 44035.
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