Mary C. LaReau

Date of Death: September 22, 2010

Mary C. LaReau, 73, of Lafayette, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at St. Anthony Health Care.
Born May 22, 1937, in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Mary Klinker Hession. She graduated from St. Francis High School.
On Sept. 10, 1960, she married James LaReau in Lafayette, and he survives.
Mrs. LaReau was a homemaker and had worked at GTE and J.C. Penney. She also volunteered in the cafeteria at Central Catholic High School.
She belonged to St. Mary Cathedral, where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society and was a 30-year member of the choir. She was a former president of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and Right to Life.
She enjoyed casino trips and puzzles, and was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, Indianapolis Colts and Purdue Boilermakers.
Surviving with her husband are her children, Michele LaReau of Lafayette, Brian LaReau (wife: Amy) of San Jose, Calif., Daniel LaReau (wife: Carol) of Noblesville, Jerome LaReau (wife: Jennie) of Carmel and Timothy LaReau of Indianapolis; a brother, Patrick Hession (wife: Penny) of North Carolina; and sisters, Jude Ann Synesael (husband: Jerry) of Otterbein and Eileen Weiss (husband: James) of Lafayette.
Also surviving are 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Kevin, and 2 brothers.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m., Fr. Ted Dudzinski officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Cathedral. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to the American Cancer Society or Gilbault School for Boys and Girls.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Jerome -
So sorry to hear about your mom&s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy

May you find a place inside where the thoughts, prayers, and compassion of others bring you comfort.

With our sincere sympathy,

Terry and Liz Bordenet

Dan & Carol,

So sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace.

To All,
So Sorry to hear about Mary C but understand that her life was one of service to family and friends in the true Hession tradition. We will celebrate her life here in Florida over this weekend and rejoice that she has finally received her reward for that service.

God Bless all of you.

George & Rose

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved family member. May God&s presence be a comfort and help you through the coming days. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

God&s Blessings upon all of you

Carolyn

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Fred and I are very sorry to hear of Mary&s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim, and your children and granchildren.
May she rest in peace.

Fred and Nancy

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Our thoughts and prayers are will all of the LaReau family.

To Dan and family,

So sorry to hear this. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences.

Michele,

I am extremely sorry about the demise of your mother. My deepest condolences and pray for her soul rest in peace.

Take care... will talk to you once you are back to office.

Venkat

To the Family of Mary Ceil LaReau,

Mary Ceil was a dear dear friend even though she and I did not meet until we were both Seniors at St. Francis High School. I moved to Lafayette from Indianapolis in my last year of high school and she and I hit it off right away. All of the girls at St. Francis were wonderful to me knowing that the change of schools was a little traumatic.

I got to know Mr & Mrs Hession and all the kids especially Jude Ann and Eileen, we had a great time at her house and my house. Then, when I married Dick, Mary Ceil was in our wedding. She and I have corresponded at Christmas as the years have flown bye.

God bless all of you and give you strength to endure the loss of your ever smiling and sweet wife, mother, and grandmother.

With Love,
Lois (Rabensteine) Burge

Dan,

My mother emailed me to let me know. We are very sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Elizabeth, Chris, Meg and Zach McLean

Dear Uncle Jim & Family

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Aunt Mary Ceil. I have so many fond memories of visits to your home while growing up. Your Mom always made me feel so welcomed. I can remember all the laughter, the card games, and all the food! The most recent was a brief visit 3 years ago when we were in Chicago for Matthew&s graduation from boot camp. It was a very brief visit, but we laughed a lot. She shared all the new family pictures that she had. She was so proud of all of you! I know that she will be with you in your hearts forever.

You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

With Much Love
Lisa

Dan, Carol and Chris,

We are so sorry for you loss. We have you in our hearts and in our prayers. We know there are no words to make this any easier, but hopefully the memorys you have will help to keep you smiling as you begin your journey through the difficult days ahead. Hugs to you all!

The Chadwells

We send our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to the entire Lareau Family during this most difficult time. God Bless and watch over you for now and always.

Jamie and I are so saddened by the news of Mary Ciels passing. She always brought such a ray of sunshine into any room and into any event where her wonderful laugh could be heard above the rest. Her zest for living was indeed contagious - and demonstrated just how she indeed loved life, loved having fun and so loved her family.

Our prayers go out to all of the LaReau&s.... and just know the loss is felt way beyond just the confines of your family.

take care all of you, and love to all ...

The Volperts

Jim, Michele, Brian, Danny, Jerome & Tim:

You know how much I love each and every one of you. Mary Ceil is in a better place now, I know. That does not make it any easier for us left here on earth. I am sure that she and Kevin are in each other&s loving arms and will be praying for us all. God be with you during this most difficult time and know that Jim and I are always here for you, if you need me.

Love,

Eileen

To Jerome and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest sympathies to you all. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Victoria Phillips

To Mr. LaReau, Jerome, and the entire LaReau family,
Thank you for sharing your wife and mother with those of us at CC. She was truly a great woman. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kay Harless Stephens

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Eileen:
God sends healing in so many ways. Trust that God will also heal your heart in this time of sorrow.
Mary & Mike

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.