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Elizabeth "Betsy" Kollai

1980 - 2025

Elizabeth Kollai Obituary

"Betsy" Elizabeth Kollai (Fritsch) of Aurora, Ohio passed away on November 23rd in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born in Normal, Illinois February 4, 1980. Elizabeth was a graduate of Normal Community high School in 1997 and Bradley University. She earned a masters degree from Ohio University in health information and was employed by Cleveland Clinic. She traveled to every continent with her husband Craig Kollai of Aurora, Ohio.

She is survived by Craig; brother Joseph (Jill) Fritsch of Newbury Park, California; brother Paul (Lacey) Fritsch of Carlock, Illinois and her parents Ray and Joyce Fritsch of Normal, Illinois.

Betsy was the beloved aunt of nieces Grace and Victoria (Tori) and nephew Spencer.

She will be greatly missed.
Published by The Pantagraph from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, 2025.

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David Johnson

Earlier today

My deepest sympathy to Craig and the rest of the family. I worked Elizabeth in the Radiology Business Office at Cleveland Clinic. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Rose

Yesterday

Im so sorry for your Family. My prayers are constant for everyone of you. Absolutely Beautiful girl...

Rick Myers

November 27, 2025

So sorry for your loss.

Mary Mercer

November 27, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

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