Louise Pankop: 1928 – 2009
Ada Louise Pankop, 80, a resident of Churubusco, died at 12:50 a. m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at her home following an extended illness.
Mrs. Pankop was born in Auburn on September 25, 1928, a daughter of John Andrew and Mable Vianna (Shambaugh) Englert. She spent her formative years in DeKalb County and graduated from Auburn High School in 1945.
On June 23, 1946 she was married to Donald E. Pankop. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1955. On January 28, 1956 she married his brother Dale R. Pankop. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2008.
She was a homemaker for most of her life, and had also worked at the former Bang’s Five and Dime Store in Churubusco for a period.
She spent all of her adult life in Churubusco, and had been active as a Girl Scout leader, and had been president of the Churubusco High School Band Boosters.
The surviving relatives include her children Pam (Harold) Hill of Churubusco, Marsha (Warren) Worman of Wichita, Ks., Vi (William) Sommers of Fort Wayne, Bob Pankop of Churubusco, Becky Coffelt of Columbia City, and Judy (Matt) Burrell of Garrett; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and two husbands, she was preceded in death by an infant brother John Andrew Englert, Jr; and by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Timothy Grable, pastor of Sugar Grove Church of God, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Friday from 2-4 and from 6-8 p. m., or one hour prior to the service.
Private family burial will be held in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Sugar Grove Church of God, 5019 East 500 South-57, Churubusco, IN 46723
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April 9th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
we are so sorry for the loss of both of your parents.may loving memories bring comfort to all of you in this time of sadness.
April 9th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
TO ALL WHO LOVED HER,
WE’RE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WE THOUGHT SO MUCH OF YOUR MOM AND DAD.. I JUST LOVED TALKING TO YOUR MOTHER AND I ENJOYED DOING HER HAIR FOR YEARS. I SURE AM GLAD SHE CALLED A FEW MONTHS BACK SO WE COULD CHAT. SHE SO LOVED HER FAMILY… I KNOW YOU’LL MISS HER SMILE AND LOVE.
GENE AND DIANNE HORNE
April 10th, 2009 at 9:29 am
To the Judy and Matt Burrell family:
My sincere sympathy goes out to each of you today.
I will not be able to come to the calling or the funeral but know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Katie Bloom
April 10th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
To all the family of Louise Pankop, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We know she will be missed by all of you. We are sorry that we can not extend our sympathy in person. You will be in our thoughts. Bernie and Catherine Wappes
May 14th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Vi,
I was going through some newspapers, and was so sorry to read about your mom. You must miss her a lot. Just know that I am thinking about you, and know what you are going through.
Love, Jeannette