St. Louis, Missouri
Sep 8, 1961 – Jul 24, 2018 (Age 56)
Mary Gaynale (Cheek) Kapica was born Sep 8, 1961 in Gary, IN and passed away from surgical complications on July 24, 2018. She was the wife of KZNN-FM (Rolla, MO) radio personality Rik Anthony of nearly 40 years.
She grew up in Hobart, IN and attended Hobart High School. She graduated with the class of 1979.
She is survived by her parents Jim and Sue Cheek (Nee Hembree), her husband Donald (Rik Anthony) Kapica, the couple s two children Shauna Sublette of Overland, MO and Brad Kapica of Colorado Springs, CO and by her sister Roberta Tuft of Valparaiso, IN.
She had several nephews and nieces; Kelly Silich of Hobart, Julie Kapica of Chicago, Craig Kapica of Hobart and Nathan Tuft of Valparaiso,
Gaynale was a good Christian woman and a member of Green Tree Christian Church in Rolla, MO and worked at St. James Winery in St. James, MO. She loved and was loved by many people.
Gaynale was multi-talented from running restaurants to record labels. She loved going to the movies with her husband. She loved writing and music and that opened many world-wide relationships with friends. She was an Air Force wife of 20 years and followed her husband to Fayetteville, North Carolina, Dayton, Ohio, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Guam, San Francisco, CA and St. Louis, MO.
Our Lord and Savior saw that she was tired of fighting the illnesses that had plagued her body for 21 years and called her home. Her poor, broken body is finally at peace. She now walks the streets of heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and can say I have seen the face of God.
Friends and family are welcome to attend the celebration of life, officiated by Pastor Tim Cook, on Sunday, August 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Celebration of Life for Gaynale Kapica, 1507 EAST GLENDALE BOULEVARD, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383.
Gaynale. U are and were an amazing lady. U made me feel like I known u forever. Thanks for being in my life. U are now ,not in pain. Rik, u have an amazing wife. Thanks for your help when I needed that voice to remind me of God's Love. Blessings and Prayers for your family and friends.
Christine Teske
August 20, 2018 | Florissant, MO | Friend
May god bless you and your Family
Janet Smart
August 10, 2018 | St Louis, MO | Friend
My deepest sympathy to Rik and family. Gaynale touched so many lives and will be missed by many. Praying for comfort for the family at this very difficult time.
Lori Patterson
August 07, 2018 | Hobart, IN | Classmate
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rhonda Curtiss
August 07, 2018 | Fort Pierce, FL | Friend
So sorry for your loss of your amazing wife. You have my deepest sympathy. May the Lord give you strength and peace.
Sharon Murphy
August 07, 2018 | Troy, IL | Friend
Thinking of you today. Passing the dreams and expectations onward toward a greatly needed tomorrow. Prayers with much kindness.
Penny Mintyala
August 07, 2018 | Clarkston, WA | Acquaintance
Always in heart. Rest easy our Dearest Aunt Gaynale.
Julie Kapica
August 07, 2018 | Chicago, IL | Family
I didn't know her well but the time I did have with her she was the sweetest. RIP pretty and watch over Rik ♡
Candace Anderson
August 07, 2018 | Hobart, IN | Friend
Sorry for loss you far Hobart brickie fan.
Ryan Stricklin
August 06, 2018 | Hobart, IN | Student
