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On December 2, 2024, Kathleen Joy Prezelj (née Elliott) found peace as she passed away in the early morning. Born August 11, 1943, Kathleen was the beloved daughter of the late Clayton and Helen Elliott. She spent most of her life in Cleveland, Ohio before following her family to Sheffield Lake, Ohio to be close to them for the past twenty years. Loving mother and grandmother, Kathleen was survived by her devoted son, Frank Prezelj, …

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My deepest sympathies to your family at this difficult time. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Never saw her wi…
My deepest sympathies to your family at this difficult time. She was a beautiful woman inside and o…
My deepest sympathies to your family at this difficult time. She…

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What was Kathleen's favorite color?
Yellow and purple
Yellow and purple
Yellow and purple
What causes did Kathleen care about most?
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
What were Kathleen's favorite local spots?
Chris’s Diner
Chris’s Diner
Chris’s Diner
What were Kathleen's favorite ways to spend free time?
Watching TV, spending time with her family, listening to the rain on the porch
Watching TV, spending time with her family, listening to the rain on the porch
Watching TV, spending time with her family, listening to the rain on the porch

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Born

August 11th, 1943
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Passed away

December 2nd, 2024
Sheffield Lake, OH

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

West Park Cemetery

3942 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH 44144
Jenkins Funeral Chapel
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Jenkins Funeral Chapel

Hospice of the Western Reserve
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Hospice of the Western Reserve

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