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Mary Shearer Obituary

ANGOLA - Mary A. Shearer, 88, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at her home in Angola.

She was born Dec. 16, 1929, in Fort Wayne, to Floyd and Lillian (Filler) Keipper. She graduated from North Side High School in Fort Wayne.

Mary married James L. Shearer on July 6, 1957.

She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Angola. She sang with the church choir for many years. Mary volunteered for the Red Cross and the Bloodmobile. She also enjoyed doing crafts, swimming with her local swim group and spending time with the girls from her high school class. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Surviving is her loving husband of 61 years, Jim Shearer of Angola; and her children, Sally (Jeff) Miller of Angola, Robert (Sharilyn) Shearer of Hamilton and Dave Shearer of Indianapolis. Also surviving are her four grandchildren, Adam (Emily) Miller, Audra (Ben) Morgan, Austin (Mariah) Miller and Aaron (Anna) Miller, and her six great-grandchildren, Weston, Khloe, Noelle, Heidi, Tucker and Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Kenny Keipper; and two sisters, Helen Woggoman and Eileen Stedman.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Angola. The Rev. Deborah Davis will be officiating.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, prior to the service at the church.

Burial will take place at a later date in Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola.

Memorials may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Angola.

You may sign the guestbook at www.weichtfh.com.

Local arrangements are behind handled by the Weicht Funeral Home, Angola.

Published by KPCNews on Dec. 11, 2018.
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I remember Mary from classes at the YMCA some years back. Always a bright smile even when having pain. Four Bibles are being distributed in her name and our prayers are with the family. -- Dick Randall

Dick Randall

December 13, 2018

In loving memory of my sweet aunt, Mary. So many wonderful times we shared that will never be forgotten. You will always be in my heart.

Colleen Summey

December 12, 2018

In memory of aunt Mary, she was the definition of class. Rest now in the arms of Jesus.

Greg Keipper

Family

December 12, 2018

Dear Jeff, Sally, and family- We are very sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. May God bless you and comfort you.
Love in Christ, Roger and Nancy Schall

Roger Schall

December 11, 2018

What a joy to have had Mary in our lives. Her smile and laughter added fun to our gatherings with the swim group. May you feel wrapped in God's arms as you make adjustments in the months to come. In Christian sympathy, Tom and Susan Fisher

December 11, 2018

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December 11, 2018

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December 11, 2018

Jim and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So enjoyed you and Mary in our life activities.
Lydia and Jerry Beehler

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December 11, 2018

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First Congregational United Church of Christ

Angola, IN

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