Colette R. Jedlicka's Obituary
Colette Ruth Jedlicka (nee Cukr), age 101, entered into eternal rest on August 17, 2022. Loving and dedicated mom of Donald E. Jedlicka (Susan). Cherished grandmother of Jason Jedlicka (Harriet) and Michael Jedlicka (Jeannine). Great grandmother of Jaydon, Madison, and Dylan Jedlicka. Preceded in death by her husband Edward of 46 years, her parents Joseph and Mary Cukr, and her siblings Raymond Cukr and Edith Moes. She leaves behind her dearest friend Frances Byrne and her cousin Sister Joan Preising.
Colette was born on June 9, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Mary Cukr. At age 101, she entered eternal rest on August 17, 2022. She graduated from Old Lincoln High in 1939. A few years later, she married Edward Jedlicka on April 16, 1943. Together they found a home in Cleveland and raised their son Donald. She worked for the Cleveland School System for 26 years as an Elementary School Secretary at Sackett, Waverly, and Tremont, where she made lifelong friends. She was a faithful member of St. Procop Parish, and was on Parish Council, a Eucharistic Minister, and secretary of St. Procop Golden Agers and Ladies Guild. In her later years, she became a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish once St. Procop closed. She lived independently in the same house with the same phone number for 75 years. Colette liked watching Judge Judy everyday at 3:00pm and the Cleveland Indians baseball games. She enjoyed baking cakes, pies, donuts and her biggest hit, cheesecake. Colette treasured her faith, her family and her friends. She will be remembered for being a devoted wife, dedicated mom, loving grandmother and dear great grandmother.
VISITATION MONDAY from 5 to 8PM at YURCH FUNERAL HOME, 5618 Broadview Rd. Parma, OH 44134. FUNERAL SERVICE TUESDAY AUGUST 23, 2022 at 10AM at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CHURCH, 3434 George Ave, Parma, OH 44134. Interment Westpark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church or to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
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