Obituaries
Lorraine E. (Seck) Bleile
July 06, 2024
Lorraine Elizabeth (Seck) Bleile, age 81, passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 6, 2024. She was born on April 3, 1943, in Jersey City, New Jersey. When she was 10 years old, her family moved to Norwalk, Ohio.
Lorraine was a 1961 graduate of St. Paul High School. It was there where she met the love of her life, Thomas Bleile. They were married at St. Paul Church on June 5, 1965, and the high school sweethearts recently celebrated 59 years of marriage. In her “younger” years, she enjoyed going to teen dances, bowling, playing tennis at Southwood Racquet Club, bridge nights, trips to casinos in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe and spending time with family and friends. She was a loving wife, awesome mother and even better Nana.
She is survived by her husband Tom; their daughter, Kelly (JJ Dete) of Sandusky; their son, Chris (Annie) of Norwalk; and four grandchildren: Brandon Bleile (Lauren), Tory Bleile Fries (Josh), Joslyn and Jillian Dete. She is also survived by her four brothers: Joe, Larry (Ruth Ann), Bill (Joyce) and Gene (Vicki) Seck; her brothers- and sisters-in-law: Mary Lou (Joe Cazzio), Bob (Mary Kay) Bleile, Steve (Jackie) Bleile and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lillian Seck; her infant son, Thomas Bradley Bleile; brother-in-law, Don Bleile; nephews, Mitch, Jeff, Doug and Rusty Bleile; niece, Barb Bleile; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Seck; as well as many aunts, uncles and special friends.
Lorraine’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone she interacted with, as well as those she’s never met. She taught us many life lessons: to count your blessings every day, to be thankful for everything you have in your life and to remember that it’s never too late to forgive others, but, don’t procrastinate or you might miss your chance. Lorraine said to take opportunities when they are presented to you, and, to love yourself and to always strive to be the best version of yourself every day. When her granddaughter interviewed her several years ago for a school project, when asked what her biggest regret was, she said it was not giving enough attention to elderly people. She would want us to do now what she is unable to do; she would want us to go out and make the world a better place, to make a difference in an elderly person’s life even if just with a simple smile.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
All are invited to come share your stories of remembrance at a celebration of her life on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 1-4 p.m. at the Expo Building at the front of the Huron County Fairgrounds located on Fair Road in Norwalk, just across the street from the home Tom and Lorraine built and raised their family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Norwalk Area Food Bank or any organization of your choice.
Lorraine’s family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Fisher Titus Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital for their loving care and cooperation. Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.
Lorraine E. (Seck) Bleile
July 06, 2024
Lorraine Elizabeth (Seck) Bleile, age 81, passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 6, 2024. She was born on April 3, 1943, in Jersey City, New Jersey. When she was 10 years old, her family moved to Norwalk, Ohio.
Lorraine was a 1961 graduate of St. Paul High School. It was there where she met the love of her life, Thomas Bleile. They were married at St. Paul Church on June 5, 1965, and the high school sweethearts recently celebrated 59 years of marriage. In her “younger” years, she enjoyed going to teen dances, bowling, playing tennis at Southwood Racquet Club, bridge nights, trips to casinos in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe and spending time with family and friends. She was a loving wife, awesome mother and even better Nana.
She is survived by her husband Tom; their daughter, Kelly (JJ Dete) of Sandusky; their son, Chris (Annie) of Norwalk; and four grandchildren: Brandon Bleile (Lauren), Tory Bleile Fries (Josh), Joslyn and Jillian Dete. She is also survived by her four brothers: Joe, Larry (Ruth Ann), Bill (Joyce) and Gene (Vicki) Seck; her brothers- and sisters-in-law: Mary Lou (Joe Cazzio), Bob (Mary Kay) Bleile, Steve (Jackie) Bleile and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lillian Seck; her infant son, Thomas Bradley Bleile; brother-in-law, Don Bleile; nephews, Mitch, Jeff, Doug and Rusty Bleile; niece, Barb Bleile; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Seck; as well as many aunts, uncles and special friends.
Lorraine’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone she interacted with, as well as those she’s never met. She taught us many life lessons: to count your blessings every day, to be thankful for everything you have in your life and to remember that it’s never too late to forgive others, but, don’t procrastinate or you might miss your chance. Lorraine said to take opportunities when they are presented to you, and, to love yourself and to always strive to be the best version of yourself every day. When her granddaughter interviewed her several years ago for a school project, when asked what her biggest regret was, she said it was not giving enough attention to elderly people. She would want us to do now what she is unable to do; she would want us to go out and make the world a better place, to make a difference in an elderly person’s life even if just with a simple smile.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
All are invited to come share your stories of remembrance at a celebration of her life on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 1-4 p.m. at the Expo Building at the front of the Huron County Fairgrounds located on Fair Road in Norwalk, just across the street from the home Tom and Lorraine built and raised their family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Norwalk Area Food Bank or any organization of your choice.
Lorraine’s family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Fisher Titus Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital for their loving care and cooperation. Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.