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Catherine Agnes Lalonde (Burak) Wife of George Thomas Lalonde
Mrs. Catherine Lalonde - Chronicle Telegram (Lorain,OH) Friday June 19, 1964 Page 18
Lorain - Mrs. Catherine LaLonde, 75, of 1411 West Erie Ave., died at 9:10 a.m. today in St. Joseph Hospital after a short illness. Mrs.LaLonde was born Dec. 4, 1888 in Germany and had lived in Lorain 40 years. She was a member of St. Mary Church, the Altar and Rosary Society and Ladies Auxiliary 46. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ross (Agnes) Rogers, with whom she lived; two sons, George LaLonde, Elyria, and T/Sgt. Paul LaLonde, Sault St. Marie, Mich.; four grand children and a sister, Mrs. Esther Macdonald. Virginia, Minn. Friends will be received at the Schwartz - Spence Home for Funerals tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Jerry

Lorain (OH) Journal Pg 2 Jan 22, 1944
George T Lalonde, 56, 1134 9th-st Friday noon at Pleasant View sanatorium.
VETERAN LORAIN TUG CAPTAIN DIES

George T Lalonde, 56, 1134 9th-st, a veteran Lorain tug captain, died Friday noon at the Pleasant View sanatorium following a lengthy illness. He came to Lorain 22 years ago from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, where he was born and for the 15 years prior to his illness was employed by the Merritt Chapman Scott Construction Co. He was a member of St. Mary's church and was affiliated with the Eagles lodge and L.T.P.A. Surviving are his wife Catherine, two sons, George Jr., Paul and daughter, Mrs. Ross Rogers, all of Lorain; five brothers, A. A. of Denver, Colo., Frank of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Chaaaarles H of Granite City, Ill., Benjamin S of Bellaire, Texas, and Clifford, serving in the U. S. Army overseas; also two sisters, Mrs. Mae West of Dayton and Mrs. James Grigg of Detroit; also one grandchild. Furneral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a. m. in the home and 10 a. m. at St. Mary's church. The Very Rev E. J. Ahern pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery in charge of the Reidy-Scanlan Co.
Submitted by Jerry - not a relation to the family.

LABORN, James
Elyria Republican, Thursday April 5, 1894, Huntington
We failed to mention the death of James Laborn of Wellington. He was born in Huntington, Sept 14^th, 1830. His parents were the first settlers of our township, coming here from Connecticut in 1818. For more than half a century was an honored citizen exemplifying as well as anyone the golden rule, “ The Memory of the Just is Blessed”.
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LAMB, Graham, (the Lorain Constitutional Nov 23, 1870)   (died Nov 17 1870)
MYSTERIOUS DEATH
On Thursday morning, Graham Lamb, an old resident of Black River, was found dead in the barn of Lee Field, situated a short distance from the house of the deceased. The only particulars we can learn of the affair is that Mr Lamb had been to town the night previous, and started for home at an early hour. Nothing was seen or heard of him until the next morning, when Mr. Field upon going to the barn to feed his horse, found him lying dead in the stall with bruises upon his body that would indicate that he had been kicked by the beast.
Maureen

LAMB, Mary nee Kittle, (1835-1916)
Heart trouble from which she had suffered for seven weeks, combined with old age, caused the death yesterday afternoon at 1 0'clock of Mrs. Mary Lamb, pioneer resident of Lorain, at the home of her daughter, Orletta Ketchum, 1211 2nd Street. Mrs. Lamb, whose maiden name was Mary Kittle, was born in Celina, New York in 1835 and for 61 years, she had been a resident of what is now Lorain, although when she came here, there was only a little village tucked away in the wilderness and on the shores of Lake Erie. She married Selah Lamb, who sailed for the lakes for many years. Later he became a painter and followed that business for many years. Four yearts ago, he died. Mrs. Ketchum was the only child born to them. Mrs. Lamb is also survived by a brother, John Kittle, a resident of Kansas. During her long residence in the city, the decedent made many friends who were sorry to learn of her illness and death. Seven weeks ago, she suffered an attack of heart trouble and her age prevented a recovery. She sank steadily from the time she was taken ill, and passed away at 1 o'clock yesterday. The funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 1:40 o'clock. The Rev N. Zulch of the Church of Christ will be in charge. Burial will be made in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Lamb was a charter member of the "Old Friends Circle" and members of the organization will attend the funeral."
Maureen

LAMB, Selah, (The Lorain Times Herald April 3, 1912)
Selah Lane Lamb, one of Lorain's oldest citizens and a resident of the city for nearly a quarter of a century. died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lettie Ketchum of Second St. after less than a week's illness with pneumonia. Mr. Lamb, who was 85 years of age, was taken ill and confined to his bed a week ago today. His condition had been critical for several days. Yesterday afternoon, he had become much weaker and the members of his family and aquaintances were hurridly summoned to his bedside. Death came at shortly before 2 o'clock.
Mr. Lamb was born in Cicero, New York on March 13, 1827 coming to what is now Lorain in 1838. Lorain was then known as the village of Charleston, and boasted of a few hundred inhabitants.. For many years, Mr. Lamb followed the lake sailing as mate on several sailing vessels. Later, he left the lake and engaged in the occupation of house painting. For about four years he had been retired. He was a member of the Old Friends Circle of this city. Two members of the immediate family survive, the daughter, Mrs. Ketchum and the wife, who has been living at the home of the daughter on Second Street.. There is one sister, Mrs. Louise Rose of Chicago who is the mother of of Mrs. E. C. Essex of Washington Ave. Mrs. Rose is now in the city, having been called here by the serious illness and death of her granddaughter, Miss Myrtle Edna Essex. Funeral services for Mr. Lamb will be held at 2:45 tomorrow afternoon from Parkside Chapel. Rev A. H. Jordan, pastor of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be made in Elmwood Cemetery."
Maureen

LANCE, WILLIAM H., Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, November, 1975
Former area realtor William Lance dies
William H. Lance, 66, of 95 Edgewood Drive, Grafton, formerly the owner of Lance Realty Co., and president of the Elyria Board of Realtors, was pronounced dead in Elyria Memorial Hospital yesterday at 11:15 am, after being stricken at his son’s home. A 39-year resident of the area, Mr. Lance was born May 27, 1909 in Friendsville, Ohio. Mr. Lance was a partner in Clark and Lance Realtors in 1959 when he was elected president of the realty board. He was also past president of the Cleveland unit of the Air Stream Club, past president of the Elyria Movie and Slide Club, and he was a member of the Audobon Society and LaPorte United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Maxine M. (McDonald), to whom he was married 41 years, a son, William H., Jr., LaPorte, a brother, Harold, Chatham, 2 sisters: Mrs. Harold ( Martha) Geisel, Wellington and Mrs. Kenneth (Virginia) Halstead, Livonia, Michigan and 2 grandchildren. Friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the Harold Dicken Funeral Home, where services will be Tuesday at 1:30 pm. with the Rev. David L. Bush, pastor of LaPorte United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. The family requests Memorial contributions be made to the Lorain County Heart Fund.
Carole Schetter

LAUNDON, Mrs. Elizabeth
Saturday Feb 13, 1892
Mrs. Elizabeth Laundon died, Friday Feb 12, of heart failure, at the residence of T. H. Jackson, Elyria, aged 80 years. Funeral Sunday at 2 o’clock
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LAUX, Mrs.
Lorain County Reporter,Saturday April 9, 1892, North Amherst
Mrs. Laux, died Sunday, April 3, after giving birth to twins, a girl and a boy. The funeral services were held from St. Joseph’s church Wednesday. She was the second wife of Mr. Laux, who now has care of seven children.
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LAUX, Lucille Agnes (nee Augell)
Lucille Agnes Laux, 58, wife of Peter C. Laux, mechanical examiner for the B. & O. railroad, died at her home, 211 W. 29th St., last night, following an illness of three years. Mrs. Laux had been a resident of Lorain for 40 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s church and the G.I.A. ladies. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Edward C. of Baltimore, and Russel T. Laux of Lorain; two daughters, Anna and Catherine, both living at home; two brothers, E.C. Augell of New York city and H.W. Augell of Cleveland. Two grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held in St. Mary’s church at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Rev. J.J. Johnston will officiate. Interment will be in the family lot in Calvary cemetery. Reichlin-Reidy-Scanlan are in charge of funeral arrangements.   (born 1874) (d 1930)
Liisa Penner

LEE, Helen L (nee FINEGAN ) - The Plain Dealer, 7 March 2005
Helen L. Lee, 86, a lifelong resident of Elyria, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at her home, after a short illness. An Elyria High School graduate, she worked in the pro shop at Brentwood Golf Course for several years. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Elyria, the church’s Altar and Rosary Society. She volunteered at church fish fries and Elyria Kindergarten Village and exercised in Elyria Parks and Recreation programs. Mrs. Lee enjoyed playing golf, cards and spending time with her family. Survivors include daughters Barbara McCarthy and Laura Jerome, both of Elyria, and Jacqueline Montell of Sumter, S.C.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Mary Margaret Finegan of Elyria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orion E. Lee in 1986; her parents, John and Mary (nee Wright) Finegan; brothers Thomas, John and William Finegan; and a sister, Dorothy Gwin. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home, 32 Cleveland St., Elyria, where services will be 8:30 a.m. Monday. A Mass will be 9 a.m. Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 590 Poplar St., Elyria. The Rev. Frank P. Kosem, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elyria. Memorials may be made to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035.
Leslie Rodriguez, Aug 2007

LEIBY, KERMIT M., Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, June, 1970
Retired teacher Kermit Leiby dies
Kermit M. Leiby, who retired in 1968 after 31 years as a local teacher died today at 3:20 am in Elyria Memorial Hospital after an illness of two weeks. He had taught social science at Franklin Junior High School before his retirement. Mr. Leiby, 66, who lived at 235 Seventh St., was born in Homerville and moved to Elyria 39 years ago. He was graduated from Ashland College with a bachelor of arts degree and received his master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University. Beginning his teaching career in Jeromesville, Mr. Leiby then came to Elyria after 3 years and taught in the Lorain County school system as principal of Lake Avenue School for 7 years. He then joined the Elyria Public School system and taught at Jefferson Junior High School before going to Franklin School. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and King Solomon Lodge 56 F and AM. Surviving is his wife, Velma Z. to whom he was married 42 years. The funeral service will be Thursday at 1 pm at the chapel of First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Charles W. Hamilton will officiate. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery, Ashland. Friends will be received at the Harold Dicken Funeral Home tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
Carole Schetter

LEININGER, Daniel Ray, (newspaper not identified), 20 October 1968
Daniel R. Leininger, 65, of 216 University Ave., was pronounced dead at Elyria Memorial Hospital yesterday at 1:40 pm. He was taken there after being stricken at home, apparently with a heart attack. Born in Huntington, March 4, 1903, Mr. Leininger had lived in Elyria since 1943. He was a tool and die maker at Lear-Siegler Inc. and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are the wife, Lucinda D. (Wellert); one son, Daniel Jr., Lorain: 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert Eppley, Mrs. Ronald Williams, both of Elyria, and Mrs. Arthur Kume, Amherst; 3 step-daughters Mrs. Virginia Rock, Oren Lake, Mich., Mrs. Mary Hazelton and Mrs. Dorothy Saboba, both of Elyria; 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are 3 brothers, Earl, Erie, PA, Dewey, Willowick, and Robert, Detroit; 3 sisters, Mrs. Hazel Zimmerman, Medina, Mrs. Mary Agresta, Detroit, and Mrs. Ona Mann, of Oregon. Friends may call at the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 9 and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Services will be there Tuesday at 2 pm. Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Building Fund of St. John Lutheran Church, Elyria.
Carole Schetter

LEININGER, DEWEY G., The Painesville Telegraph, 13 May 1984
Dewey G. Leininger, 86, died Friday at Euclid General Hospital after a short illness. He was born May 1, 1898 in Wellington. He lived 40 years in Willowick. He was a chartered member of the Euclid Lutheran Church and a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Mr. Leininger worked 25 years as a machinist for Eaton Manufacturing in Cleveland. He retired in 1966. He is survived by one daughter, Estella Jeffrey of Grand Rapids, Mich., son Roger R. Leininger of Willoughby Hills, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and sisters Ona Mann of California and Mae Agresta of Detroit. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth L. in 1977. Services are 1 pm Monday at the Euclid Lutheran Church, 431 E. 260th St., Euclid. The Rev. Fred Bernlohr will officiate. Burial is in Crown Hill Cemetery in Twinsburg. Calling hours are 11:30 am to 1 pm Monday at the church. David Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby is in charge of arrangements. Memorial gifts should be sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 3091 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, 441189.
Carole Schetter

LEININGER, Pearl nee Schroeder    (newspaper not identified), 23 February 1960
Mrs. Pearl Marie Leininger, 58, who had been ill for 10 years, died at 12:45 pm yesterday in her home, 423 Kenyon Ave. Mrs. Leininger was born in Cleveland, Sept. 5, 1901 and had lived here (in Elyria) about 46 years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, Daniel R.; 3 daughters, Miss Wilma R. Leininger at home, Mrs. Virginia Williams and Mrs. Audrey Eppley, both of Elyria; a son, Daniel, Lorain; 7 grandchildren; her parents, Mr. And Mrs. William Schroeder, Cleveland, and a brother, Harry F. Schroeder, Brook Park. Services will be Saturday at 1:30 pm in St. John Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Henline officiating and burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home from 7-9 today and from 2-4 and 7-9 pm tomorrow. The body will be taken to the church at 9:30 am Saturday.
Carole Schetter

LENT, John D. - The Elyria Republican Newspaper, October 29, 1885
Carlisle
Died, October 23rd, of consumption, Mr. John D. Lent, aged forty-eight years. He was a member of the Grand Army. He first enlisted May 27th, 1861, in Company K 23rd O.V.I. and was discharged September 20th, by reason of physical disability. He enlisted May 30th, 1862 in Company I 84th O.V.I., discharged September 20,1862, reason, expiration of term of service. Enlisted September 14th, 1863, in Company B, O.V.M., May 2nd, 1864, Company K 135th O.V.I., discharged September 1st, 1864, by reason of expiration of services. Mr. Lent was born in Holmes County. He removed to La Porte, Lorain County, where he was married and lived on Chestnut Ridge several years. He then thought he would try the western country and removed with his family to Michigan, and from there to Hayes City, Kansas, only stopping in that place two and one-half years. His health was poor and he met with many discouragements. He was glad to return to his old home, among his former friends and neighbors. Mr. Lent was a brave soldier, a good, honest, tried neighbor. He was an earnest Christian, and was a member of the United Brethren Church in Michigan. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the M.E. Church at La Porte. Rev. Earle, from Columbia, preached an excellent discourse, assisted by Rev. Reece and J.H. Garvin. The services were very impressive. The Grand Army were present to take a parting look at their companion in arms. He has left a wife and three children to mourn their loss.
Submitted by Richard Kurish (not a relative)

LEPKOWSKI, Mary - (The Lorain Journal, Lorain, Ohio September 5, 1958)
Mrs. Mary Lepkowski, 79, of 820 W. 14th St., died early this morning at the residence after suffering a heart attack. Born in Poland, she had been a resident of Lorain for 59 years coming from Poland. She was one of the original organizers of Nativity Church, where she was a member. She was also a member of St. Teresa Lodge. Her husband, Stanley, died 29 years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Myron Wladecki, Mrs. Leo Bently and Mrs. Edward Kozjan, all of Lorain; two sons, Adam C. of Lorain and Carl of Elyria; a brother, Stephen in Poland; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Dombrowski Funeral Home, 1939 Oberlin Ave. Funeral services are tentatively set for Monday morning. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Nativity Parent Teachers Unit will recite the Rosary tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the funeral home and St. Theresa Lodge will recite the Rosary on Sunday at 8 p.m.
Paula Brosky-Shorf

LESLIE, Gilbert Dewitt (1842-1922)
Gilber DeWitt Leslie, eighty, a resident of Lorain county all his life, died Sunday evening at his home on the Gulf rd Elyria twp. Death followed a stroke of paralysis on Friday.
Leslie, who was the oldest member of the Amherst lodge of the Odd Fellows is widely known throughout Lorain county. For twenty years he was sexton at Elmwood cemetery. He was born in Amherst twp in 1842. Mrs. Harriet Leslie, his widow, and one daughter, Mrs. L. F. Brandt, of the Gulf rd survive in the immediate family. A sister, Mrs. O.E. Foster, of Amherst and a granddaughter, Mildred Pearl Brandt also survive. The decedent was a veteran of the civil war. Funeral services will be held in the Wilkins funeral parlors at Elyria at 2 tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be made in Elmwood cemetery.
Maureen

LESLIE, Hattie nee Aiken (1849-1926) From Lorain Times Herald March 19, 1926
Mrs. Hattie Leslie, 77, widow of the late D. Leslie was found dead in her chair Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. Brandt, Townsend. Mrs. Leslie, formerly lived on a farm near Elmwood cemetery for over 50 years and was well know in Amherst. She is survived by her daughter and one granddaughter."
Lorain Times Herald Sat, March 20, 1926
The funeral services of Mrs. Hattie Leslie, who died suddenly on Wed morning will be held at 10 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the home of her daughter Mrs. L. Brandt, Wakeman. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery."
Lorain Times Herald Monday March 22, 1926
The following Amherst people attended the funeral rites of the late Mrs. Hattie Leslie, formerly of the North Ridge near Elmwood cemetery, which were held on Sunday afternoon at 1pm from the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. Brandt, Wakeman; Mr. & Mrs Jack Barkley, Mr. Frank Foster, E. E. Foster and Mrs. Rose Aikens, Rev Thompson of Townsend officiated and burial was at Elmwod Cemetery."
Maureen

LINDEN, ANTON 1893-1970,
Sep 24 1970 Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #130. Id#: 0605779
Linden, Anton, beloved husband of the late Frances (Schmitz) (nee Ott), Father of Kathryn Niedermeyer, Ernestine Brichocek, Robert, Theodore,
Grandfather and great-grandfather, also survived by four brothers and three sisters, Sept. 21, late residence, 18404 Homeway Rd.
Art Fulweber ( see the family tree )

LINDSEY, Janet (nee Barry
Lorain----Janet M. LINDSEY, nee BARRY, 84, of Lorain, died Monday Jan. 25 1999, at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, after a long illness. Mrs. Lindsey was born May 5, 1914 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Lorain High School. She was employed as a secretary for Lorain Products Company. She was a member of Christian Temple Disciples of Christ Church of Lorain and Queen City Chapter 66 of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed music. Survivors include her daughters Susan Meyer and Kathleen LaGana, both of Dayton; ten grandchildren and
19 great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her daughter Barbara and husband Ralph. Friends may call Friday from 10 am until the time of services at 11 am in the Swartz, Spence & Boyer Home for Funerals, 1124 5th St. Lorain, with the Rev. Bradley J. Donahue, pastor of the Christian Temple Officiating. Contributions may be made to the Christian Temple Disciples of Christ, 940 5th St, Lorain, Oh 44052, of the New Life Hospice Center of St Joseph, 3700 Kolbe Rd. Lorain Ohio 44053
Sharon Swanson

LOCKWOOD, Mrs. Fannie nee HARRINGTON - Saturday Feb 27, 1892 -- Lorain County Reporter
North Amherst
Mrs. Fannie Lockwood, youngest daughter of Wallace Harrington of Columbia, died in Cleveland Sunday afternoon and her remains were brought there Monday evening. She was married less than a year ago to Frank Lockwood of Brunswick. She leaves a babe two weeks old. She was about 20 years of age. Her funeral was held at the M. E. church at 10:30 Wednesday morning.
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LOUISA, JOAN C. (DAGUE), (newspaper not identified), 11 July 1989
Joan C. Louisa, 44, of Wellington died Tuesday evening at Cleveland Metro Hospital where she had been for three weeks as the result of a car accident on June 25 near Ashland. Her mother, Ruby Dague, died earlier from injuries sustained in the same accident. Mrs. Louisa was born in Spencer on Sept. 29, 1944. She was employed in the housekeeping department at Wellington Community Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union, Wellington. Surviving are her husband, James, three daughters, Laurie Bughman of Oberlin, and Lyn and Lois, at home; one sister, Mrs. Lois Howarth of Paradise, Calif.; 2 brothers, Robert McDowell of Los Angeles and James Dague of St. Cloud, Fla. Services will be held Friday at 11 am at the Church of Christ in Christian Union with the Rev. Craig Watson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington. Callers will be received at the Norton Funeral Home, Wellington, on
Thursday from 7-9 pm.
Carole J. Schetter