Lela V. Macknauer

     Lela V. Macknauer, 97 (nee Street) of Lorain died Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Center in Lorain following a long illness.

     Mrs. Macknauer was born in Belmont County, OH on December 26, 1911, the daughter of the late James O and Sadie M (nee Persons) Street.

     She was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1930-A. She was member of the former Delaware Avenue United Methodist Church, the Wesleyan Circle, Wesleyan Service Guild including in 1962 served as district secretary, recording secretary of the Administrative Board of Delaware Avenue United Methodist Church, and the Pastor Parish Committee of the Delaware Avenue Church.

     Mrs. Macknauer was also a member Monday Morning  Service  Club and AARP.  She loved all types of music, poetry, and nature.

 
     She worked as an assembler at Lorain Products in Lorain: retiring after more than 20 years service. She also had worked for the former Steel Stamping Co.

     Mrs. Macknauer is survived by a daughter Penny S (Douglas) Schneider of Albany, GA, grandsons Kevin D. (Martha) Schneider of Raleigh, NC, Brian G. (Hadley) Schneider of Albany, GA, great granddaughters, Mia Schneider, Lily Schneider, Avery Schneider, Emma Schneider, great grandson Jake Schneider, step- daughter Sharon Drozek of Smellville GA and Jeanine Wilson of Seattle WA.

      She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Macknauer in 1962 and three sisters and one brother.

      A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, OH, with Mr. Charles Boales, officiating.

      Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township, OH. Following the burial the family will convene at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 600 W. 6th Street, Lorain for a light luncheon.

      Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, C/O Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053-9905.

CONDOLENCES

From:        Matthew Ondus
Relation:    Friend
 

Though we are not related by blood.  Lela was known, affectionately, by our family as "Grandma Lee".  How do you come about calling someone not related to you as Grandma? Let me explain.  My birthright Grandmothers did not survive to know me.  However, as a young child I grew up across the street from Lela's grandchildren - Brian and Kevin.  Lela would often times watch, Brian and Kevin, and since there were a lot of young children in the neighborhood, she ended up with the larger task of looking out for all of us kids.  Kevin and Brian would call her Grandma, so at a young age, we adopted the term as well.  I fondly remember Grandma Lee giving the neighborhood kids, something cool to drink on a hot summer day, or better yet, taking us out for root beer floats at Dog n Suds in Lorain.  Eventually, Brian and Kevin moved on to New York and we moved to a different neighborhood, but Grandma Lee never stopped being a Grandma.  When I had my First Communion Party, my Grandma was there.  When I graduated from High School, my Grandma was there.  When I had my Wedding, my Grandma was there.

Lela, I will always remember you as Grandma.

Thanks!!!!  

 

From:        The McConihes
Relation:    Friends

Hi Penny,

I spoke to Alayne and Val right away when I heard the news about your Mom.  We all send our condolences.  Alayne always spoke of Lela as a second mother and I remember visiting her a few times with Alayne when she lived in that up apartment on Broadway many years ago.  Lela had a sweet,calming affect on anyone around her.

Alayne and Jim just arrived home in Tennessee from Florida and Val and Larry will be staying in Palm Harbor for three more weeks.  So sorry none of us can be there tonight to see you and your family.

Sincere sympathy,

Alayne & Jim,
Val & Larry,
Barb (Tom's widow)