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JAMES STEINACKER Obituary
JAMES J. STEINACKER, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at VA Northern Indiana Health Care System. He was born on June 1, 1932, in Fort Wayne. He was employed with City Glass Specialty Inc for 51 years, retiring in 2002. He was a Korean War Army veteran and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. "He was a humble, faithful, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend." He was a 1951 Central Catholic graduate and a proud member of the 1950 State Football Championship Team. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Mary Alice (Schmitt) of Fort Wayne; sons, George (Teresa) of St Louis, Mo., Jeffery (Maureen) of Mason, Ohio, Stephen (Cathi) of Indianapolis, and Andrew (Tammy) of Fort Wayne; daughter, Angela (Michael) Rectanus of Fort Wayne; and son, Fr. Anthony of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; sister, Mary T. Gillie of Leesburg, Fla.; brother-in-law, Fr. Adam Schmitt of Fort Wayne; sister-in-law, Joan (Otto) May of Brookville, Ind.; and dear friends, Carol Puls and Martha Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, George J. and Annette (Tholen) Steinacker. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 Fairfield Ave., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with a rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Masses, Turnstone Center or Tuition Assistance at Bishop Luers High School. www .klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for JAMES STEINACKER
September 25, 2010
Angie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
God Bless,
Chris (Renninger) Passino
Stephen Libbing
September 21, 2010
Mary and Family:
Our thoughts, prayers and fond memories are with you all. Jim will be sorely missed. May his exemplary life now be a comfort to you as it was an inspiration to all those that knew, loved and respected him.
The Libbing Family
Lori Winters
September 19, 2010
Mrs. Steinacker, FR. Tony and Fr. Adam,
My prayers and thoughts are with you as well as with the rest of the family. Unfortunately I am in Lafayette and will not be able to attend the viewing or the funeral. I will be offering up my rosary tonight for Mr. Steinacker as I pray at St. Boniface at their Sunday night Eucharistic Holy Hour in which they also pray for vocations especially to the priesthood. Please pray for me and my family too.
I am sure Tom Eckrich is there greeting him at the gates of Heaven!
Blessings,
Lori J. Winters LDH
Little Flower Holy Hour
September 19, 2010
Mary & Tony: I'm so glad we took Jim to the glass factory in Kokomo as I now have two beautiful pieces of glass he made for me in my home to remember him by. May God be with you during this sad time. Jim & Mary White
Andy Powers
September 19, 2010
My prayers go out to you Jeff and the Steinacker family. May God's blessings be with you during this time.
September 18, 2010
I remember Bill and Jim talking after Mass about ND. My prayers are with you and your family. Joan Sheets and family
Ric and Sheryl Sorg
September 17, 2010
Steve, Cathi and family, Sorry to here about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Pat Tutsie
September 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Johnson
September 17, 2010
Dear Anthony,
My condolences on the loss of your grandfather. Please know that he and your whole family are in my prayers. May he be received into the arms of our Heavenly Father and may you all be comforted. God bless.
Julie Csuhta
September 17, 2010
Andy and Tammy,
Sorry about your loss. Our payers and thoughts are with you all.
Sending our love and friendship,
Mike, Julie (Fetzer), Darryin, Zane, and Kaden Csuhta
Janet Edwards
September 17, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Janet Gillie Edwards
Chris Knabenshue
September 16, 2010
My prayers are with all of you during this time of loss. Please know the joy you have all brought into my life, and the sorrow that I share with you. May God grant him His eternal peace and rest, and may you all find comfort in the love that unites your family!
September 16, 2010
Jeff, Maureen and the rest of the Steinacker family,
Our deepest condolences to your family and we pray that you may find peace during this hard time knowing that James has been called home to our Father in heaven. Peace and God bless. Mark & Marlene Bubash (Mason, OH)
Amy Johns
September 16, 2010
My love to you all during this time. I, along with the whole Bishop Dwenger family, am praying for you all. He was such a wonderful, caring man, who will be missed very much. He was truly one of the best!
Sue Lovellette
September 16, 2010
Mary and Family, Please accept our sympathy. We are happy that Jim was able to visit all of us in St. Louis this past June. He will be missed. Peace, prayers and blessings.
Mike, Sue, Brian and Andrew Lovellette
Tina Berning~ Lyle, Ethan & Hannah
September 16, 2010
Angela, Tony,and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your dad was truly a blessing to everyone he came in contact with and will be greatly missed. Know now that he is watching over and smiling on you until that great day when we all meet again.
Prayers and blessings to you all!
THE REDMAN FAMILY
September 16, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Shelia and Jim Marley
September 16, 2010
Steve and Cathi
Our prayers are with you at this time of need. May God bless you and may he rest in peace.
Anita Branstetter
September 16, 2010
Mary and family -
My deepest sympathies for your loss. May the light of Jim's spirit guide you and your family through the coming days. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Zach Dennis
September 16, 2010
Steve, Cathi, Tara, Blake and Jack - You guys are in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.
September 16, 2010
Mary Alice and Family, please accept my deepest sympathies. I've always thought you had a neat family (going way back to the Fairfield Ave/St John's Grade School days). Whenever I think of Jim, the first thing that comes to mind is St. John's Halloween Party and Jim as "The Jolly Green Giant." He made a GREAT one! He was a real asset to everything that he was involved with. He will be missed by all. Ginny Wyman - Scott, Sam & Nancy
September 16, 2010
Steve, Cathi, and the entire Steinacker family, Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We love you and will be praying for all of you.
Andy, Kim, Hannah & Emily Orbik (Avon, Indiana)
September 16, 2010
Steve, Cathi and family our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time. The Hagan Family
Janet Estes
September 16, 2010
Jeff and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.
Janet Estes
The Armstrong Family
September 16, 2010
To the Steinacker Family; Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. I was fortunate enough to have gone to school with both Angie and Father Tony. It has been our family's great blessing to have re-connected with Father Tony through our parish at St. Charles. What a blessing your family is to others. Keep wonderful memories in your hearts- your father is very proud! You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Riemen Moulin
September 16, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are for you Jim and your family. You were a great classmate and friend. Mary Alice, he will always be with you and your family.
Sincerely,
CAROL WYATT DANGLER
September 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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