Lucile Ann Klingbeil

     Lucile Ann Klingbeil, 94 (nee Meyer) of Lorain died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following a brief illness.

     She was born in Lorain, OH on November 11, 1913,  and was a lifetime Lorain resident. She was a member of the first graduating class of St. Anthony of Padua elementary school. She graduated from Lorain High School with the class of 1932-B.

     After graduation, she worked as a secretary for A. H. Babcock Insurance Company until her marriage.

     Lucile was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lorain. She was a past member of the Young Ladies Sodality Club, the Marian Guild and Senior Sociables at St. Anthony's.

     She enjoyed her grandchildren, contract bridge, reading, playing cards with her family and baking.

     She was the beloved wife for 66 years of the late Edward G. Klingbeil and the loving mother of Jane R. Klingbeil, Arlene M. (Timothy) Majesky both of Lorain, Barbara L. (Donald) Shumaker of Norwalk and Donna J. Long of Elyria Township; and dear grandmother of seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, dearly loved sister of Fred Meyer of Lorain.

     She was preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Philomena (Minnie) E (nee Miller) Meyer, brother George and sister Marjorie Yando.

     Friends may call Wednesday, June 11, 2008 from 6-8 PM at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. The Marian Guild will say Rosary at 8:00 PM.

     Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 9:30 AM in the funeral home followed by  A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM to be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 E. Erie Ave. Lorain, with Father Chuck Henkle, assistant pastor of the Church of St. Peter, as celebrant.

     Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

     The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053-9905 or St. Anthony Catholic Church Restoration Fund, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain.