Catherine M. (Brendle) Laucks

Catherine M. Laucks, 103, of Decatur, IN, former longtime resident of Shillington, PA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest, where she has resided for the past 13 years. She was born on March 24, 1920, in Adamstown, PA, the daughter of the late Clarence K. and Mabel M. (Eckenroth) Brendle. On December 1, 1945, Catherine married John R. Laucks, he preceded her in death, in March of 2004.

She was a lifelong member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shillington, PA and was a 1938 graduate of the former Shillington High School. She had worked in the office for W.T. Grant for 20 years and an additional 20 years as a clerk at the Shillington Market.  

Catherine was a sweet mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She loved nothing more than giving to others of her time, talents, and wonderful cookies. She will be missed, but at 103 she deserves to go on to a better life.

She is survived by her son, James R. (Nancy) Laucks of Decatur, IN; 2 grandchildren, Matthew (Amy) Laucks of Zionville, IN, Melissa (Andy) Jacobs of Fort Wayne, IN; 4 great grandchildren, Madalyn Jacobs, Jack Jacobs, Addy Laucks, Katie Laucks. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sisters – Esther Keiser and Verna I. Sweigard.

Visitation on Monday, August 14, 2023 from 12 noon – 1:30 PM at Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., One East Lancaster Ave., Shillington. Funeral service will begin at 1:30 PM officiated by the Reverend Colleen Cox. Interment will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring. Memorials in Catherine’s memory may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 30 Liberty St., Shillington, PA 19607. www.kleefuneralhome.com

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