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Edith Rantala Obituary
Edith passed away surrounded by her family and her dog, Scottie on March 24, 2014, in Sheffield Lake.
She was the sixth of nine children and a 1945 graduate of Fairport Harding High School and she attended Kent State University.
She married William Rantala of Ashtabula Harbor on July 3, 1949. They were married for 63 years before William passed away.
Edith is survived by three children, Mark (Mary Anne) of Rocky River, James of Cedar, Migh. and Carol Rantala of Columbus. Edie loved her two grandchildren Shannon and Kerri Rantala. Also survived by is Marthajane Kuivilla.
She was predeceased by Bertha Nelson; Edna Hilston; Ruthmae Lakso; Robert Hilston; Dorthy Ulstrom; Edward Hilston and David Hilston.
Family and friends will gather at Hope Lutheran Church, 4792 Oster Road, Sheffield Village, Saturday, March 29, at 10 a.m.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Edgewood Cemetery in Ashtabula.
The family asks that contributions be made to Hope Lutheran Church in lieu of flowers.
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March 29, 2014
I loved Aunt Edie very much. Not only was she my aunt, she was my godmother. I loved her laugh and her high spirits. Condolences to Mark, Carol and Jim and all other family members.
March 27, 2014
My Mom was a good friend of Edies and enjoyed her visits to Ashtabula. I remember her always smiling when she came to visit and she was sweet to all of us. Thinking of all of you.
Donna Tuomala Dunaway
Diane Capretta
March 26, 2014
Carol and family, sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Teresa Keller
March 26, 2014
My prayers are with the family through their time of grief. May they take comfort in their precious memories.
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