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Iona Sensheimer, 92, Avid Cleveland Indians and Browns Fan

Iona D. Sensheimer (nee Long), 92, of Lorain, died Tuesday July 19, 2011 at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Amherst Township.

She was born April 15, 1919 in Lorain and had been a lifelong Lorain area resident.

Iona graduated from Lorain High School. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lorain, enjoyed reading and gardening and was an avid Cleveland Indians and Browns fan.

She is survived by her children Gayle (Fred) Beiswenger of Lorain and Dale (Marge) Sensheimer of Elyria, grandchildren Kurt (Pam) Beiswenger and Eric (Linda) Beiswenger, both of Lorain and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Norman Sensheimer, parents Joseph and Martha Long (nee Penrod) and brother Kenneth Long.

A private family funeral service was held. The Rev. Jimmy Madsen, co-pastor of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lorain, officiated. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain.

Arrangements were under the direction of Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain.

Memorial contributions can be made to First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 603 Washington Ave, Lorain, OH. 44052.

Online condolences may be made at www.gluvna.net.

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