Esther P. Runkle's Obituary
Esther Runkle Obituary
Esther P. Runkle Esther P. Runkle (nee Ignatz), 93, of Elyria, died July 25, 2019 in her home after a brief illness. She was born February 2, 1926 in Elyria. For eighteen years she was employed as a cafeteria worker at Westwood Junior High School and Elyria West High School from where she retired. Esther was a life member of Magyar United Church of Christ, now Community of Faith United Church of Christ and was a faithful maker of Csiga noodles and cabbage rolls. She was an avid reader, a Cleveland Indians fan, and enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and ducks that visited her backyard. Esther is survived by a daughter, Rhonda (Edward) Schulte; son, Michael (Ginger) Runkle, both of Elyria; grandchildren, Lisa (Chris) Stevens, Amanda Runkle, and Christopher (Jolynn) Runkle; great-grandchildren, Justin, Dustin, Kaitlyn, Rowan, and Judah. She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Lloyd Jess Runkle in 1981; sons, Lloyd Jess Runkle, Jr. in 1948 and Randy M. Runkle in 1971; grandson, Matthew R. Schulte; parents, Mike and Esther Ignatz; and brothers, Louis, Nick, and William Ignatz. Friends will be received Monday, July 29, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Dicken Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 323 Middle Ave., Elyria. A funeral service will be Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Reverend Thomas French officiating. Burial will follow in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. Memorial contributions may be made to Community of Faith United Church of Christ, 9715 E. River Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.VisitationDicken Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceMonday, July 29, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 323 Middle AvenueElyria, OH 44035 Funeral ServiceDicken Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceTuesday, July 30, 2019 11:00 AM 323 Middle AvenueElyria, OH 44035
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