LOUISE M. SHASSERE, 95, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at New Haven Care & Rehab-ilitation. Born in Terre Haute, she was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother and cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She was an avid doll collector, reader and enjoyed spending time with family. She is survived by her son, William (June) Shassere of Bradenton, Fla.; daughter, Marilyn (William) Lawson of New Haven; grandsons, Alan (Janet) Lawson and Ken Lawson, both of Fort Wayne, Bradley Lawson of New Haven and Doug (Alice) Lawson of Fort Wayne; and great-granddaughter, Katie Lawson. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Shassere; parents, Walter and May Scott; brother, Johnny Scott; and sisters, Betty Cox, Pauline Dailey and Mary Barton. Service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Chapel of Memories Rose-lawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Cancer Research. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jerry Everly
October 24, 2009
Bill, I am saddened to hear of the death of your mother. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jerry and Trish Everly
Ruby Clark
October 23, 2009
we truly enjoyed playing pinochle & bingo with Louise when she lived at Maryvale. We were sorry to see her move away. She will be missed, and you have our sincere condolences, and our prayers. Ruby Clark & Debbie Orndorff.
Bob Tryon
October 23, 2009
Marilyn and Bill, Your lose is shared by many.
A wonderful lady, she and my Mother were friends. Mother who was also Louise M (Marie) Brown knew her from the UB church at 12 points.
She is remembered.
Bob Tryon
Patti Brown
October 22, 2009
I knew Mrs. Shassere from Barbour Avenue Church in Terre Haute. What a lovely woman! My family moved to northern Indiana and I was very surprised to run into her one day at the Wal-Mart in Ft. Wayne. Even further surprised that she remembered me. We chatted online for a while after that. I think of her often and how nice it was for me to see a friendly face in an unfamiliar place.
Patti Brown
October 22, 2009
I knew Mrs. Shassere from Barbour Avenue Church in Terre Haute. What a lovely woman! My family moved to northern Indiana and I was very surprised to run into her one day at the Wal-Mart in Ft. Wayne. Even further surprised that she remembered me. We chatted online for a while after that. I think of her often and how nice it was for me to see a friendly face in an unfamiliar place. She will be greatly missed.
Fred Brames
October 22, 2009
Bill: Sorry to see in the TH paper this a.m. the death of your mother. You have my sympathy and prayers.
Cindy Schmitz
October 22, 2009
Louise was an "adopted" grandmother to our whole Schmitz family.
Her sprite and humor was a wonderful addition to all our family get togethers. She will be missed.
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