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Stephen Lavelle Obituary

The following obituary is being republished to provide corrected information recently submitted. STEPHEN ROBERT LAVELLE JR., infant son of Stephen Robert Lavelle Sr. of Hunter-town and Chelsea Woods of Fort Wayne, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 13, 2009, at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. He was born on April 26, 2008. He is also survived by grandparents, Janice (Patrick) Lavelle of Huntertown and Lynne (Brian) Finley of Fort Wayne, Jeff (Holly Luce) Woods of New Haven; aunts, Amanda Lavelle, Jessica (Nick) Murphy, Caroline Finley, Tanisha Smith, Mikayla Smith, and Hannah Smith, all of Fort Wayne; uncles, Jeffrey Woods Jr., Justin Woods, Patrick Finley, Michael Finley, and Glen Smith, all of Fort Wayne; and great-grand-parents, Gene and Marilyn Tippmann, Jeanne and Stephen Woods, all of Fort Wayne, Robert and Lillian Di Orio, and Robert Lavelle, all of Pittsfield, Mass., Judy and Patrick Finley of Fort Wayne. Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, with Msgr. John Suelzer officiating. Calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.mccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2009.

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A. Hancher FNP-C

April 18, 2009

We are all shocked and so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Staff Northeast Indiana Ped. Specialists
Dr. Michael Dick

Dennis and Karen Losh

April 17, 2009

Stephan, Janice, and Pat, Our hearts were so saddended by this news. May God hold all of you in the palm of His hand.

April 17, 2009

My heart is breaking for you on the loss of your beautiful, beautiful Stephen. I know that many prayers will be offered up for him and your family as well. May Jesus hold you tight during this very. very difficult time. Please know that many hearts go out to you and are thinking of you.

A Mom

Kathy Cochard

April 16, 2009

Janice, I am saddened to read in the paper that your grandson has died. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Try to take comfort that Stephen is in heaven where we all want to be someday. I know how sad you feel at the loss of his presence in your life and the unrealized dreams for Stephen. I have been there also with the death of my infant daughter 25 years ago. Prayer and time does heal the wound but I know Stephen will be missed. Take comfort in the pictures and memories you were able to build with him. God bless you and all of your family at this time.

Jerry Rattigan Jr. and family

April 16, 2009

Our deepest condolences are extended to the family of Stephen Lavelle Jr. Take comfort in faith and believe that Stephen is now with our Savior living a pain free eternal life.

Cyndi DeCook

April 16, 2009

May God hold you and your family in the palm of his hand, embrace you during your grief and shoulder the burden of this tragic loss. Our prayers are with you all. May baby Steven be blessed with Mary, the Mother of Christ as his comforter. My little angel is up there to greet him.

Egbert Family

April 16, 2009

Words cannot express our sorrow for your family at this time. That baby boy will be greatly missed and we hope that his laughter and smile surrounds you with warmth. We often don't understand why these precious gifts are taken so soon but rest assure that he is with his maker and looking down upon your family with peace. We truly send our condolences and take comfort in knowing that your family is strong. May God bless you all.

A mom

April 16, 2009

MY thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at such a terribly tragic time. A parent sould never have to out live there child. God bless and take confort in the fact that there is no more pain and saddness. My deepest sympathy.

Keith & Michelle Amstutz & family

April 16, 2009

With our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your precious, Baby Stephen Robert.
We are here for you with love & support & can try to help guide you in your grief journey. We lost our 22 year old son, Joshua David, 18 months ago.
I went through Christ Renews His Parish with Janice years ago. And know your family from being at Saint Vincent's Parish.
Love, Hugs & Prayers,
Our Hearts Break for you...

Dean DiMassimo

April 16, 2009

Deepest condolences to all the family.

Rosalind Winston

April 16, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vicki Hertenstein

April 16, 2009

I can never begin to know the pain you must be going thru at this time. Know that there are many around who pray for you and will help in any way we can. He
is gone but never forgotten.

Julie and Tim Burns

April 15, 2009

Chelsea and Stephen, Our hearts are saddened by the recent loss of your beautiful baby boy. I'm sure the smiles, laughter and love he's given to you and others will be treasured forever. I have no words to say except that we will be thinking and praying for you and your family.

Amber Weaver

April 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort,and know that he is smiling down on all of you. Stephen will be truly missed,he was such an amazing little boy. God bless you all.
Amber Clarian North Peds

Casey O'Boyle

April 15, 2009

To the loving family of Baby Stephen: God bless you today and always as you grieve the loss of your sweet baby boy. Take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place, without pain and procedures. It is the great hope of faith which promises that you'll see him again. In the meantime, his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. All our love -- Casey, Amy, Dalton, Kennedy, Maura and Caiden O'Boyle

Aboite Group Home Kids and Staff

April 15, 2009

To the Lavelle family our hearts and our prayers are always with you. we are thinking of you in your time of loss.

Cindy Dooley

April 15, 2009

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families through this time of great sorrow.

Lillian Zehner(Bodenschatz)

April 15, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful baby boy. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie and Mike Eddy

April 15, 2009

Chelsea, Stephen and Family,

No words can describe how much our hearts are breaking for you. Our deepest condolences to you as you grieve.

April 15, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your lose

Shannon, Brian, Austin and Brodie Woods

April 15, 2009

Stephen Lavelle Jr. brought much Happiness and joy to all around him. He will continue to touch our lives as he watches down and protects us from above. He will forever be in our thoughts and prayers and look forward to the day we meet again.

Connie Budd

April 15, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Richard and Juli Murphy

April 15, 2009

Stephen, Chelsea and Family, Please know our hearts are broken for you and that you will find when our Lord closes a door He opens a window of hope and faith for you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers. Baby Bubby was a beautiful little boy! Dick and Juli Murphy

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