Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Christine E. Laker (88) was freed from the bonds of her earthly body and journeyed home with the Blessed Virgin Mary to be received into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Christine rejoiced at meeting her earthly mother Marie (Kummerant) Phlipot for the first time since her birth June 19, 1924. And once again at her side her Aunt Rose (Phlipot) McGrath mother who raised, cared for and loved her as a daughter joined in the celebration.
Christine married the love of her life Roman C. Laker, August 21. 1945 as the world rejoiced at the end of WWII. She was a dedicated, supportive and loving wife for 67 years. As Roman & Chris shared their joyful love in the sacrament of marriage.
Christine devoted her life to caring for her 9 children: David (Janet) Laker (Cecil OH), Jim (Karen) Laker (Antwerp OH)-, George (Susan) Laker (Bryan OH); Jerry Laker (Defiance OH); Ken (Arlene) Laker (Cecil OH); Bonnie (Tim) Nally (Defiance OH); Ted (Donna) Laker (Antwerp OH); Rosann (Carol) Laker (Paulding OH); Mary (Scott) DeGood (Syracuse IN). Her 27 Grandchildren: Shelly, Jen, LeAnn, Tamara, Brian, Stephanie, Stacy, Heather, Andy, Danielle, Tim, Ashley, Matt, Mandy, Sara, Brad, Adam, Wes, Ryan, Abby (Laker); Regina, Kim, Nate, Aimee (Nally); Joshua, Caylyne, Cassandra (DeGood). Her 46 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Christine is the daughter of Raymond (Marie) Phlipot and raised by Rose (T.J.) McGrath. She has 4 living Phlipot siblings: Helen (Coil) Traverse City MI; Harold, Paulding OH; Laura (Pease) Paulding OH and Dorothy (Alt) Columbus OH. She was preceded in death by her parents: Raymond, Marie, Hazel Phlipot; Rose, T.J. McGrath, her siblings: Lawrence, Howard, Ruth, Earl, Mabel, Jerry Phlipot and Charles, Pat, Loretta, Leo McGrath.
Christine was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cecil OH until 2003 and at the end a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Paulding OH. She was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and prayed the rosary daily to our Blessed Mother, Mary. She loved square dancing, gardening, harness horse races, local fairs, traveling and her many-many grandbabies! Please make memorials for a Mass or to Hospice Care of Paulding County or The Alzheimer’s Association.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 10 AM Tuesday, March 19 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish with
Rev. G. Allan Fillman officiating. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Crane Township, Paulding County.
Visitation will be 2 – 8PM Monday, March 18 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with a Rosary Service at 7:30.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
