Edith P. Kakal (nee Praust), age 96, of Highland Hts. and formerly of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully January 21, 2026. Edith was born December 20, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to the late Paul and Josephin (nee Tavear) Praust.

Edith was a long-time parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe. She loved gambling and going to Las Vegas as well playing the piano, polka dancing and sewing.

Edith the beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Janice (David) Ostkar; dear sister of Sylvia Praust, Bernie (Milt) Missman and Vera (Bob) Verbeck (all deceased).

Donations may be made in Edith's memory to the Lake Humane Society 7564 Tyler Blvd. Building E, Mentor, OH 44060 or Euclid Animal Shelter 25100 Lakeland Blvd., Euclid, OH 44132.

Private family services were held.

ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME OF WICKLIFFE (440) 943-2466.

To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.orlandodonsanteprevitefh.com.

Lake Humane Society
7564 Tyler Blvd. Building E, Mentor OH 44060
Tel: 1-440-951-6122
Email: donate@lakehumane.org
Web: https://www.lakehumane.org

Euclid Animal Shelter
25100 Lakeland Blvd., Euclid OH 44132
Tel: 1-216-289-2057
Email: euclidpetpals2@yahoo.com
Web: https://euclidpetpals.net/