Lillian Zielinski

Lillian Zielinski (nee Soeder), 77, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 after an extended battle with dementia. Beloved wife of the late Joel Zielinski; loving mother of Jennifer Missett (Patrick); dear sister of Anna (John) Samec, Kathy (Michael) Tierney, and Tish Zielinski; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Lillian Soeder; her brother, Donald Soeder, Jr.; and Phyllis, Barry, Robert, and Tom Zielinski. Lillian was born and grew up in Cleveland and graduated from West Tech High School. She spent most of her adult life in North Ridgeville. Her family always came first, she loved spending time with her husband, daughter and son-in-law, extended family, and pets (especially Gracie). She was an avid gardener, a house plant enthusiast, and an Elvis Presley devotee. She was a popular bank teller at first Elyria Savings & Trust, then First Merit Bank, for over 30 years, her customers and co-workers were like a second family to her. All services are Saturday, November 2, 2024. Visitation is at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Jardine Funeral Home, 15822 Pearl Rd., Strongsville. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation beginning at 1 p.m. in Jardine's. Interment will immediately follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).