LaJean Kay Shoemaker

Leipsic

LaJean Kay Shoemaker, 63, died at  5:50 a.m. Nov. 1, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 5, 1945, in McComb to Dick and Marjorie Searfoss Shoemaker, who preceded her in death.

Ms. Shoemaker retired in 2002, for RCA-Harris/Intersil, Findlay. Following her retirement she enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the former EUB Church, West Leipsic.

Survivors include two sisters, Karon (Don) Punches and Marlene (Gerald) Inkrott, both of Leipsic; a brother, Kenny (Marty) Shoemaker, of Leipsic; nine nieces and nephews, Sheila Punches, Shelly (Roger) Meyer, David (Kelly) Punches, Brent Inkrott, Jan “J.T.” Inkrott, Sarah (Jason) Newell, Brock Inkrott, Ryan (Jori) Shoemaker and Nathan Punches; and seven great-nieces and -nephews, Hunter Meyer, Kierra Meyer, Madelyn Inkrott, Willa Punches, Makenna Punches, Jarrett Newell and Owen Shoemaker.

Services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic. Pastor Tim Eding will officiate. Burial will be in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Home Care and Hospice, St. Rita’s Hospice, or the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.