Aletha Ann LaPointe

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Aletha LaPointe Obituary

ALETHA ANN LaPOINTE Michigan City, Indiana Age 61, a longtime resident of Michigan City passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2008. She was born on May 3, 1947 in Gary, Indiana. Aletha was a wonderful friend to many who enjoyed walking along the shores of Lake Michigan or sitting on a swing in the park. She loved to play the keyboard to celebrate birthdays and holidays. Aletha was a devote Catholic and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Michigan City. She enjoyed listening to the Bible on tape and go out for fish on Friday nights. Aletha is survived by her loving family and friends; aunt Irene Whitney, Travers, FL, several cousins, caregivers Brenda Kalic and Ann Robinson, a host of friends with Partners in Opportunity, and other close family and dear friends. Aletha was preceded in death by her mother Agnes LaPointe and her grandparents George and Anna Yorko. A visitation for Aletha LaPointe will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 directly at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, at Eighth and Kennedy Streets, in Michigan City. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow immediately at 10:00 am with Father Blaney, officiating. Burial will be at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home Brady Chapel at (219) 962-1606 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Aletha LaPointe

2 Entries

bri slick

June 15, 2008

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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