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Elizabeth Ohlinger Obituary

OHLINGER Elizabeth Lee (Crawford) Ohlinger, age 86, passed on Friday, September 11, 2009. She was born in Buffalo, W.Va., to the late James and Kathryn Crawford on February 28, 1923. Elizabeth was a veteran of the U.S. Navy WAVES, was active in Columbus City Council, and was a dedicated advocate for impoverished children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Lloyd Ohlinger. She is survived by her children, Mimi Ohlinger (Frankie Lawhorn), Lloyd "Dempsey" (Karen Ross) Ohlinger, Teresa (Michael) Deep, and Marcia (Parker) Little; grandchildren, Parker Lloyd Little Jr., Erica Nicole (Paul) Lopp, Maria Elizabeth Seward, and Lauren Elizabeth Armitage; and great grandchildren, Quintyn Little, Jerika Seward, and Alphonso Seward. Family will receive friends from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at SCHOEDINGER STATE STREET CHAPEL, 229 E. State St. A memorial service will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elizabeth's name may be made to Charity Newsies Shoe Fund, 4300 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43214. Visit www.schoedinger.com to sign Elizabeth's online guest book or to leave a special memory.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 13, 2009.

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Ginny Smith

September 19, 2009

I feel so blessed to have had her in my life. From the time I was 8 yrs. old, when my Mother married into the Ohlinger family, I was family. She had a special gift that she planted into her children from very early on. Each of you is as caring and giving as she. I THANK YOU for caring and sharing with me.

Brenda (Smith) Harris

September 17, 2009

Teresa, Marcia and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, Mrs. Ohlinger. As your high school friend, she remains in my memory as one of the kindest and sweetest of mothers and women. You are in my prayers for continued comfort and endless loving memories.

September 15, 2009

Dempsey and Karen,
I just learned of the loss of your mother. I'm so very sorry. Know that I will be keeping you and your family in prayer.

Nancy Waldren (Pataskala, OH)

September 15, 2009

Not only a loss to your family, but to me as well. Her, Mrs King and my mother Rose Washington were best of friends. I learned what true friendship ment by their example. So sorry for your loss, but one day we shall all meet again. I appreciated her friendship. Love Shelia (Washington) Fairley

September 15, 2009

Not only a loss to your family, but to me as well. Her, Mrs King and my mother Rose Washington were best of friends. I learned what true friendship ment by their example. So sorry for your loss, but one day we shall all meet again. I appreciated her friendship. Love Shelia (Washington) Fairley

September 15, 2009

Dear Ohlinger Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother, Elizabeth. We gratefully acknowledge her service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Blue Star Mothers or America
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Columbus, OH

jackie Conroy Long

September 14, 2009

Mimi, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a wonderful person.I will not be able to attend the service but I am keeping all of your family in prayer. Love, Jackie

Mary McKay

September 14, 2009

Aunt Boo, as I will always remember. You were a shining star in my life. You were a gift to me and many others. I still can see all the Christmas cards hanging on a string in your house and thinking back then how much you were loved. I love you and will miss you. To Mimi, Dempsey, Teresa, & Marsha, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort.

September 14, 2009

Mimi, Frankie and family,

We are so sorry for your sudden loss. Jerry and I know that while you will never lose the pain of the loss, it will in time become bearable. Miss you two and sorry we won't be able to attend the service Wednesday.
Let us know anything we can do for you. Mimi, how is YOUR health?? I didn't find out when I called.

Love to all,

Mimi (the other one) and Jerry Jones
Cumming, GA

Alfred King

September 13, 2009

My heart is broken again, as I loss another mother that was very dear to me. I will always remember the love, the smiles, and the kindness you have shown me,my brothers billy and joe and the friendship you had with my mother Cornlia King. Gone but not forgotten. you will always be miss by me personally. May our God bless you and your family. family may call me if need to talk(614-884-0812).

Michele McPherson

September 13, 2009

I am very sorry to hear of your loss...i was a manager at Greenfield place and she loved my children as if they were her own. Know that she is in the hands of God and that her memory will last forever.
Love
Michele McPherson and family

Joan Newman

September 13, 2009

I will miss Elizabeth greatly, she was a wonderful person who never once looked at life as anything but good. I remember her since my childhood, going to her home and helping her and watching Mini and Lloyd. I have fond memories of Elizabeth, myself and a young girl I brought back with me from PA. We spent time in the Park and had out picture taken together.

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