Eugene J. Creigh

EUGENE J. CREIGH, 88, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Lutheran Hospital. Born Nov. 10, 1916, in Fort Wayne, he retired in 1982 as owner of Creigh's Lawn & Garden. He was a World War II Army veteran and charter member of Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post 82. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn E.; daughters, Susan M. (Bill) Yarnelle of Fort Wayne, Kathryn L. (Terrence) Raupfer of Huntertown, Rebecca A. (Donald) Firesmith of Pittsburgh, Pa.; daughters-in-law, Judith A. Creigh and Patricia Creigh, both of Fort Wayne; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and sister, Marguerite Schenkel of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by sons, Michael S. Creigh, who died in 1992, and Kevin Creigh, who died in 1980, two sisters and one brother. Mass of Christian Burial is 1 p.m. Saturday, with calling one hour prior, at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St. Joe Road. Calling is also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, with Rosary recitation at 3:30 p.m., at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road. Burial at Catholic Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Masses or Gibault Home for Boys in Terre Haute.