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                    Elsie M Dellefield, 95, Enjoyed Bowling

Elyria--- Elsie Margaret Dellefield (nee Schroeder ), 95, of Eylria, died Monday, May 30,

1994, at Amherst Manor Nursing Home, following a brief illness. She was born August

9, 1898, in Amherst, was raised and atttended school in Amherst and made her home in

Elyria for 73 years.She had been a patient in Amherst Manor for the past 10 months.

Mrs.Dellefield was a lifetime member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Amherst; the

Carlisle Grange 1502, where she had served as Chaplin for 15 years; and was a member

of the West Ridge Craft Club. She enjoyed bowling with the Elyria Senior Citizens Bowling

League, and in her early years was a member of the Evergreen Club.

Survivors includ daughters Mrs. Ray ( Norma ) Wensink of LaGrange and Mrs.Arthur (

Doris ) Gwin of Elyria; three granddaughters and three great -granddaughters.She was

preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Carl in 1990; and a sister Florence Pries.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7to 9 p.m. at the Hempe Funeral Home, 373

Cleveland Ave., Amherst, where theCarlisle Grange will conduct a prayer service at 3:30

p.m. Service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, the Rev David Gross, pastor

of St. Peter United Church Of Christ Amherst, officiating..Burial will be in Ridge Hill

Memorial Park,Amherst Township.

The morning Journal Tuesday May 11, 1994             

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