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Mary L. Shonkwiler

Date of Death: January 21, 2011

Mary L. Shonkwiler, 75
Mary L. Shonkwiler, 75, of Lafayette, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Clarian Arnett Hospital.
Born Feb. 7, 1935, in No Bob, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Nora Taylor Bacon. She graduated from Gilboa high School in Benton County and Lafayette Business College.
In 1968, she married Richard R. Shonkwiler, and he died on Dec. 30, 1983.
Mrs. Shonkwiler did clerical work for Dave McMullin Insurance, retiring in 1968.
She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and Order of Eastern Star Remington Chapter.
Surviving are a son, Ronald Harper Sr. (wife: Judith) of Boswell; a sister, Mildred Nannega (husband: Robert) of DeMotte; and a brother, Isaac Bacon (wife: Carol) of Monticello.
Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Ronald Ray Harper Jr. (wife: Susan) of Noblesville, Victor Allen Harper (wife: Christie) of Indianapolis, David ValJean Harper (wife: Kristin) of Fenton, Mich., and Marie Brookshire (husband: Matt) of Indianapolis.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Pastor Mark Dutton officiating. Interment will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Preceded in death by great-grandson, Knox Daniel Harper. Those wishing may contribute to the American Diabetes Association. www.soller-baker.com

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Mary L. Shonkwiler, 75 Mary L. Shonkwiler, 75, of Lafayette, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Clarian Arnett Hospital. Born Feb. 7, 1935, in No Bob, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Nora Taylor Bacon. She graduated from Gilboa high School in Benton County and Lafayette Business College.Continue Reading

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David & Monica Seamans left a message on January 25, 2011:
To Ron and the Shonkwiler Family: Monica and I would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, grandmother and sister. Ron I do not know if you remember me I used to live on Holloway their are apartments on the land we use to own. I ran with Lydia as kids and your mom used to come down to our house and show my sister Linda Weger (passed March 8, 2007) how to bake homemade cherry, strawberry and strawberry-rubarb pies. Lydia and I use to pick the cherries from the cherry trees and pick the strawberries from the strawberry patch which was near the rubarb patch. I have some great memories of your folks how we all were invited over to have homemade icecream and we each took turns in churning the icecream. I especially remember the fire and how they found the dog nudged up to the seam of the door and the tears we shed. Anytime I came home I use to go visit your folks and had a great time. I remember going to my wedding rehearsal and was in a suit and blew a tire I was just down the road from your folks house and pulled up your dad came out and said go in and have a seat I&ll take care of this you don&t need to get dirty. My love for your folks is something I will cherrish forever. Know that I will keep Dick and Mary in my heart always and that your family will always be in our prayers. Monica and I lost our son Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans, US Army, Killed in Action on August 18, 2005 in Samarra, Iraq; my niece Cathy Weger Dalhenburg passed away on July 15, 2006 and my sister Linda Weger Shoemaker passed away on March 8, 2007; those 18 months were very hard for our family, but I can tell you this they are in a far greater place than us and one day I look forward to joining them in God eternal glory. May God bless you and Keep you, may He shine His everlasting life upon you always.

p.s. Ron check our our website www.floridafallenheroes.org you&ll see pics of us in the gallery section.

In Christ Peace and Love,

Dave and Monica Seamans
Mr & Mrs John C. Myers,JR left a message on January 23, 2011:
Our Prayers and best thoughts for all the family members, sorry we are unable to attend, due to business travel.
Most Sincerely, Mrs Jennfier A, Myers
Michael Hays left a message on January 23, 2011:
Mary,

Thank you for all you did for me while growing up. I never considered you as just my baby sitter, but you knew that. I always had a place in my heart for you and Dick. Going fishing when I was a kid in Kentucky will always stick in my head. Potato soup, made with only onions will be my favorite. Ha! I&ll miss you, but I know you&re at peace now and enjoying your time with Dick.

I&ll always love you,
Michael.
dianna padgett left a message on January 22, 2011:
Sorry to hear of Mary&s death...She was a wonderful lady. My husband and I knew her while Dick was living. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and please know that she was a blessing to us...

Steve and Dianna Padgett

Lea Nasby Goins & Jane Nasby left a message on January 22, 2011:
Ike and Mildred, Our family is very sorry for the loss of your sister, Mary.
Be safe during this snowy weather. Lea and Janie
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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