June Pauline (Leiter) Hadley: 1924 – 2011
June Pauline (Leiter) Hadley, 86, a resident of rural LaOtto and widow of Vaughan A. Hadley, passed away at 2:55 p. m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She had been a patient there since Wednesday after suffering an apparent stroke.
Mrs. Hadley was born on June 3, 1924 in Noble County, a daughter of Clarence Samuel and Pearl Edith (Wood) Leiter. She spent her formative years in Swan Township, and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1943.
As a young woman she had worked at Essex Wire in Fort Wayne for 13 years, and was married at Simpson United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne to Vaughan A. Hadley on May 21, 1954. She and her husband lived in Fort Wayne for a period before moving to the family farm in Swan Township where she spent most of her adult life.
She was a longtime member of Simpson United Methodist Church, a member of Churubusco Order of the Eastern Star 136, and a member of Sigma Phi Gama Sorority. As an outstanding homemaker who deeply loved her family, she was an exceptional cook, hostess, seamstress, and an avid bird watcher. She had a green thumb in the garden and possessed expert skills in growing orchids and plants.
Mr. Hadley preceded her in death on April 22, 2004.
The surviving relatives include her daughter Sandra S. Hadley of rural LaOtto; two sisters Mary (Louie) Peduto of Shelbyville and Dorothy Martin of Kendallville; a brother Ray (Patsy) Leiter of LaOtto; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers Glen Leiter, Glade Leiter, Robert Leiter, and Cleo Leiter; and by three sisters Carrie Russell, Helen Thorn, and Gladys McNabb.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Edward E. Kester, pastor of Simpson United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 1 p. m. on Saturday until the time of the service.
Interment will be in the Hooper-King Cemetery, west of Avilla.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Shriner’s Hospital For Children or Simpson United Methodist Church.
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March 16th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
To Sandra and all of June’s Family – Jeanine and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of you on your loss of June. She has quite obviously left a legacy to all of you that will long be remembered. Please rest in the knowledge that we will be here for you now. . .and in the days ahead.
With every good wish,
Greg & Jeanine Childs and Staff
March 17th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Dear Sandy,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Moms are very special and close to our hearts and may you cling to all those loving memories forever.
In deepest sympathy,
Linda Yerick
March 17th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
Sandy,I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt June was a wonderful lady and an dear aunt. Remember that our Lord is always by your side, through all these difficult days. You are always in my prayers.
Love Always,
Debbie
March 18th, 2011 at 10:45 am
Sandy, I was so sorry to read about the loss of your dear mother. I know that she and you were more than mother and daughter, you were dear friends too. God bless you in your time of sadness.
March 18th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Sandy, John and I regret that we can’t be with you. Your mom touch many lives in a positive way and will long be remembered for her kind heart, gentle and self-less spirit. Cling to the Lord and the loving support of family and friends to help give you peace during this difficult time.
Love and Prayers,
John and Amy
March 18th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Dear Sandra,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I am glad that I was able to meet and get to know her, even just a little. Know I am thinking about you and if there is anything I could do, please do not hesitate to let me know. Take care.
Donna Webster.
March 18th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
We want you to know that we are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Aghabekians
March 19th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Sandy–Worked with your dad for years at Magnvox. You have our sympathy and prayers for the parting of your mom. May our Lord give you and your family strength.
The Maloney’s
March 20th, 2011 at 9:40 am
Sandra,
I am sure you do not remember me, but my father and mother was Max and Lois Kyler. As a youngster, I remember your mom and dad along with the Tom’s(Bill and Shorty and their wivies) plus Eldon and Juanita Smith and many others meeting at the VFW in South Whitley on a regua\lar basis. They always seemed to have a lot of fun. My mother and your mother worked together at Essex Wire in Fort Wayne for several years I believe. The last time I had seen your Mother, I had taken Mom to your Dad’s viewing. Sorry about your loss.
Harry Kyler
March 21st, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Dear Sandra, So sorry I couldn`t be there with you on Saturday , but my heart & prayers were directed to you.I know you will cherish your wonderful memories of your dear mother & so will I.
Sincerely,
Jo Nelson