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Thelda Emily Carius

1914 - 2012

Thelda Emily Carius obituary, 1914-2012, Avon Lake, OH

BORN

1914

DIED

2012

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Busch Funeral and Crematory Services - Avon Lake

163 Avon-Belden Road

Avon Lake, Ohio

Thelda Carius Obituary

Thelda Emily Carius (nee Speck), 98, of Avon Lake, formerly of Berea, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 14, 2012 at her home at Independence Village, following a brief illness. Mrs. Carius was born, March 15, 1914 in Berea and had made her home in Avon Lake the past seven years.
Thelda was a homemaker, a member of the Congregational Church of Berea and a member of the Pythian Sisters the auxiliary of the Knights of Pythias. Her favorite hobbies were knitting and crocheting, creating afghans for each family member as well as for friends and charity.
Thelda is survived by her children Karen Clawson (Gary), of Avon Lake and Alan Carius (Mary Ann), of Hilliard; four grandchildren Amy, Heather, Jeffrey and Jennifer and seven great-grandchildren Alan, George, Caroline, Cody, Hannah, Evan and Emma. She is preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Carl G. who passed away June 14, 2008; her parents Charles and Bessie (nee Bradley) Speck and four brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call the Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon-Belden Rd., Avon Lake, Wednesday, September 19 from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at the Funeral Home, Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Nancy Manner of Lakeshore United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be at 2:15 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, Olmsted Township.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th Street, Cleveland, 44119. For more information or to send a condolence, go to www.buschfuneral.com.

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Published by The Morning Journal from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2012.

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Laurie McCrillis

October 4, 2012

She was a darling lady to speak with, only knowing her a short time, she was a very special lady.

Elaine Traxler

September 21, 2012

God bless Thelda's family during this most difficult time.

June Barrett Albert

September 17, 2012

Thelda was like a mom to me for many years and I loved her and will truly miss her. She was a special person.

September 17, 2012

May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2

Claudia Kaspar

September 16, 2012

It was a blessing to have known Thelda for a few short yeart. She had a special sparkle that drew people to her, and a gracious and caring heart. May I offer my condolences to the family, and hope that you draw comfort in knowing she is a special angel watching over you.

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