Charleen Lalka
September 20, 1940 ~ October 14, 2016
Charleen Lalka, age 76, of Madison, Ohio passed away at home Friday, October 14, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Charleen was born on September 20, 1940 in Rocky River, Ohio, the daughter of Pearl (Pedersen) and Charles Ody, and attended Rocky River High School. Charleen married Colman R. Lalka on December 8, 1969 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Charleen enjoyed spending time as a 4-H leader, working for years with children in dog and horse clubs. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, and involved with both the Madison and Fairport Senior Centers. She enjoyed going with her husband to the race track to watch the horses run. She also fostered numerous Greyhound rescue dogs, as well as having dogs of her own. She is survived by her husband, Colman R. Lalka; children, Linda Wright, David Michael, Michelle Michael, Brenda Bishop, Colman Lalka Jr., Margaret Lalka; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio 44057. Visitation will be from 2 - 4:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Margaret. I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fun memories of our 4-H cooking group. We really did go on some awesome field trips.
Your Mom was such a special lady. She had such a big heart for kids and animals.
She will truly be missed.
Love, Cathy
Linda I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Linda, I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking about you.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family for your loss. I first met Charleen in June of 1964. We became good friends. She was always willing to help. She watched my children. She helped me with groceries when times were tough. We worked together at The Englebrook. After she moved to Madison we lost touch, but she remained a friend. Rest in peace.
Charleen will be remembered with love and a smile by all who knew her through her family, activities and her beloved dogs. Her canine companions provided love and comfort, especially these past months. If you believe in the Rainbow Bridge, you know she was greeted with joy. Our condolences to her family. She will be missed.
What a beautiful woman she was! My condolences to the family & friends.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. We hope the fond memories of Charleen bring comfort during this hard time in your life.
So sad to lose anold friend,God bless all of you.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE….
Condolences to your family at the loss of your mother. Sandra Thomas McDonough,GA
Colman, I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. My prayers go out to you and your family. After recently losing my own wife, I know how you much feel! Your friend, Ron Zalecki
Colman. Deepest sympathies. I can see you and Charleen had a full and beautiful life together with a remarkable family. Even though you must go on without her you cannot lose that.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
On behalf of Helen Britton and family:. We are so sorry for your families loss. Helen ( Mom) always spoke fondly of Charleen and Colman as did our father. Being from a small town it seems that special people play such an important part in our lives through our parents. May you find comfort in your memories and faith.
Colman — I am so sorry for your loss. I am sad that distance and time did not let us meet my cousins more often as part of the Lalka family And that I did not take the opportunity to meet with a wonderful lady. May great memories and faith be a comfort to all of you.
Dear Michelle. I am so saddened to have only just learned of your mom passing. I have many fond memories of her from our childhood. Please know you are in my heart and prayers. I hope that love of family and friends will help you find peace.❤