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Viola J. Monzel (nee Machmert), 101, Member of St. Joseph Church

Viola was an active church member and a voracious reader. See obituary for service information.

Viola J. Monzel (nee Machmert), 101, of Avon Lake, formerly of Park Ridge, IL passed away Tuesday Oct. 24, 2011 at Fairview Hospital after a brief illness. She was born September 24, 1910 in Chicago IL and had lived in Avon Lake for the past 35 years.

Viola made a career as a secretary first working for National Candy Company from 1930 to 1940. She then was a secretary with Teletype Corporation in the 1940s and 1950s and finally with Register Main East High School, Park Ridge in the 1960s and 1970s.

Viola was a member of where she was active in the prayer group, ladies guild and the choir. She was also a member of the Lively Avon Lakers. Viola was described by her family as a voracious reader who especially liked fiction and history. In her spare time she enjoyed working in her rose garden, bird watching, sewing and water color painting.

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She is survived by grandchildren, Mary Muller (Lynn) of Avon Lake, Scott Sobol (Susan) of Amherst, Julianne Sobol of Avon Lake and Tim Sobol (Elyse) of Rocky River; great-grandchildren, William, Samantha, Anna and Charlie. Viola is preceded in death by husband of 43 years, F. Joseph, daughter, Nancy and sisters Helen, Frances and Laura.

Friends may call at the 163 Avon Belden Rd., Avon Lake from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 27. Prayers at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28 in the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 32929 Lake Rd. with Father Tim O'Connor presiding.

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Interment is in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church Choir or to Catholic Charities, 1404 E. Ninth Street, 8th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114-1722.


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