Aleta "Lee" Stranad
- September 6, 1915 - January 5, 2012
- New Buffalo, Michigan
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“We love you Grandma Lee! You will be missed. Thanks for all the cookies and fond memories.
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1 of 15 | Posted by: Tracy Amid - MI - friend
“Lee was the best neighbor anyone could ask for. Always a smile and a warm hello. She helped me as a young parent and as my baby grew she would toddle...Read More »
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2 of 15 | Posted by: Peggy DeVries - St Joe, MI
“I first met Lee at one of Eve's parties. Lee was already a legend by then - we were all amazed at this fabulously energetic and fun octogenarian who...Read More »
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3 of 15 | Posted by: Cheryl Chapman - Michigan City, IN
“We are sorry to hear about the death of your mother. We are thinking of you in this time of loss.
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4 of 15 | Posted by: Kathy Magdzinski Beldorth
“Dear Larry, Don, & Marie,
Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you on this sad day. I will never forget the many laughs we had together and...Read More »
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5 of 15 | Posted by: Dale & Kathie Krueger - Homosassa, FL
“MEMORIES OF LEE
She walked with a certain grace, style and purpose...this good woman.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she loved her...Read More »
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6 of 15 | Posted by: Eve Moran - Chicago, IL
“Lee, you were the greatest teacher to me. You were my friend and my role model. I am greatful to have been able to work with you and share some...Read More »
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7 of 15 | Posted by: Fran Cosich Freyer - Palm Harbor, FL
“She will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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8 of 15 | Posted by: Nancy and Roman Idkowiak
“Dear Don, Larry, & Marie,
Know how sorry we are for the loss of you dear Mom.
Know that we too share this loss. Our deepest sympathy goes...Read More »
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9 of 15 | Posted by: Sharon & Bob Stella - Harbert, MN
“I remember going to my Aunts for Christmas and all of us getting together and having fun.
When we went to visit us kids would run through Larrys...Read More »
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10 of 15 | Posted by: Norm and Sharon Meyers - LaPorte, IN
“I will always cherish the first time I met Granny. She welcomed me and my family with open arms. She made me feel like part of her family immediately...Read More »
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11 of 15 | Posted by: Janet Nikitin - Marietta , GA
“Sorry for your loss. We will miss her very much at the Library. You were a great person and fun to work with.
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12 of 15 | Posted by: Maureen - MI
“My family (sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews) and I meet Lee several years ago through Eve on one of our visits to New Buffalo. Ever time we...Read More »
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13 of 15 | Posted by: Rebecca Zaragoza - Chicago, IL
“To Lee's family,
Tooter and I will miss your mother/grandmother so much. We got together for a "recess" during the nice weather. She would drive...Read More »
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14 of 15 | Posted by: Tooter & Sandy - New Buffalo, MI
“So sorry to hear of your mom's passing, Larry. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
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15 of 15 | Posted by: Christine (nekvasil)Norden - MI
Aleta "Lee" Stranad, 96, of New Buffalo, MI died at LaPorte Hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo.
Lee was born on Sept. 6, 1915 in Perham, MN to Arnold and Mabel (Headke) Krueger. She moved to New Buffalo in 1937. On June 13, 1938 she married Louis John Stranad. Lee worked at the New Buffalo Public Library for 35 years. She loved to garden, especially loved flowers, was an avid fisherperson, and loved to play cards. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Buffalo Public Library.
Lee is survived by her two sons, Donald (Marie) Stranad of Raleigh, NC and Lawrence Stranad of Muskegon, MI; four grandchildren, Donald Stranad, Jr., Cynthia Stranad, Cpl. Michael Stranad and Christopher Stranad. She is preceded in death by her parents-Arnold and Mabel, her husband-Louis, and a brother-LaVern.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Monday, January 9, 11:00am, at St. John United Church of Christ in New Buffalo, with Pastor Damien Lake officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Visitation is on Sunday at the Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo from 2:00-6:00pm, and also on Monday at the church one hour prior to the service. Friends wishing to leave a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
