Memorials

Lucy L. Duncan Shlater, 95, a former resident of Churubusco,  died  Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. 

Lucy was born February 28, 1913. in Eel River Township Allen County, Indiana, a daughter of the late David C. and Blendina (Grayless) Hyndman. She was a graduate of Churubusco High School with the class of 1930, was a member of the New Haven United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.

Her first marriage was to Russell L. Duncan on April 7, 1934, and they lived in Fort Wayne, and New Haven for several years.  Russell died in 1985.  She was then married to Willis “Bud” Shlater on October 24, 1987, and they moved back to Churubusco, and also lived in Naples, Florida, for a period of time before moving to Fort Wayne in 1996. Mr. Shlater died in 1990.

The survivors include her son John (Gena) Duncan of Fort Wayne; her daughter Susan (Richard) Hill of Leo; her sister Ilene Miller of Fort Wayne; and three grandchildren.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Joseph Hyndman in 1954 and Harold “Spud” Hyndman  in 1992; and by her sister Alice Redenbaugh in 1993.

Memorial services for Lucy will be held on Sunday November 23, 2008. at 5:00 p. m. in the reception room of the Georgetown Apartments, 1717 Maplecrest Roadin Fort Wayne.  Pastor Marilyn Dunten will officiate, and Mrs. Dee Duncan will be the vocalist.  Calling will be from 4:00 p. m. until service time. 

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to the New Haven United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the memorial service.

Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco is in charge of the arrangements.