Aleta M. Montague, 66, a Warsaw-Winona Lake resident most of her life, died in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN, on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at 10:57 a.m., following a brief illness.
Born in Detroit, MI on September 27, 1946, Aleta was the daughter of Winston G. and Anna Marie King Montague.
She was a 1964 graduate of Triton High School, Bourbon, IN.
Aleta had worked at R.R. Donnelley in Warsaw, IN as a machine operator, retiring in 2011.
She had many hobbies which included sewing, embroidery, fishing, traveling, playing bingo, going to the Casinos and most of all, being around her family.
Aleta is survived by seven sisters and three brothers. Her sisters are: Sally (Roger) McPeak, Pittsburg, TX., Jeanene (Troy) McGuire, Snohomish, WA., Karen Horoho, Warsaw, IN., Elaine (Bud) Wetzel, Winona Lake, IN., Debra (Marvin) Eberly and Cheryl (Richard) McDonald, both of Warsaw, IN. and Nancy Rockhill, Westfield, IN.
Her brothers are: Tom (Val) Montague, Westminster, CO., Richard (Becki) Montague, Westfield, IN., and Michael (Karen) Montague, Downers Grove, ILL.
Aleta is also survived by 108 nieces and nephews..
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jimmy. Friends are invited to celebrate Aleta’s life with her family on Friday, November 16, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 3 p.m. The Rev. Charles Krieg will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, IN.
Memorial gifts in Aleta’s memory may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611-3201
Ginger Schuh says
Aunt Aleta,
Words cannot describe how much you will be missed. I loved all the memories that we had a chance to make over the years, and will always be proud to call you my aunt. You were always around for me, whether I needed a babysitter, a friend, or someone to go play bingo with. You were like a second mom to me and can never be replaced.
I\’ll love you forever, I\’ll like you for always, as long as I\’m living, my Aunt Aleta you\’ll be.
Till we see each other again,
Ginger
Gary Montague says
Dear Cousin Montague Family, we extend our deepest sympathy to our cousin Aleta and her family. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ give you strength at this difficult time. Gary Montague, and Mother Alice Mae and rest of Uncle Jim and Aunt Alice Mae Montagues Children.
Debra Lamb says
To all of you, I extend my sincere condolonces to you on the loss of your wonderful sister and aunt.
I always enjoyed being around Aleta and know that Grandma Ethleen was very special to her.
I pray that you will feel God\’s presence with you at this difficult time.
Debra (Mitchell) Lamb
Toni Hughes says
To Aleta\’s family,
I worked with her for many years at Donnelley\’s and we spent some time together outside of there when my kids were young, my daughter has one of the raggety ann and andy doll sets that she made still( and she is 30 now). Such a wonderful person, someone that will be greatly missed. Sorry that I can\’t be there in person to show my respect and love for her.
Regards, Toni Pearson Hughes
Barb Welch says
Dear Montague family:
I\’m so sorry to hear of Aleta\’s death. My mom, Jean Riddle, called me today after Virginia King called her. I\’m not able to get up for the visitation or funeral, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grieving and remembering. I hope all the great family traditions and memories will help sustain you. I remember playing with Aleta as a child at the King family reunions in Centennial Park. God bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Barb Riddle Welch
unofficial recorder for the King family reunions
dorothy heflick says
Worked with Aleta at R.R. Donnelley, she was a great person to know and work with.
Dale & Dorothy Heflick
Sara Grumbacher says
My heart is heavy with the loss of Aleta she was a very special lady. It took me years to realize her various talents and interest even tho we spent many hours of sharing our thoughts. I had expected there would be more of those years, what a shock.
She didn\’t blow her own horn just went around helping others in many ways. We\’ll all miss that, but know she is now watching over us in a different way.
Love to her , her siblings and extended family. Peace to you all
Much love Aunt Sara
John and Margaret Turrubiartes says
Dear Mike and Karen,
John and I wish to express our sympathy on the loss of your sister. May you find comfort and peace in the arms of Christ. We will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you all
Love in Christ
John, Margaret and Jess and Maria
Turrubiartes
Victoria Warren says
I was so sad to hear of Aleta\’s passing. I had hoped to see her again, only feeling much better. I will never forget her, nor will I forget your family. You reminded me of my family, always smiling and laughing in the face of adversity. I can tell you are a very close family. Aleta was a very blessed lady to have such a family.
As nurses we want to touch of the lives of our patients. I will bet you never realized how much you also affect the lives of your nurses. Thank you. 🙂
I will tell my sister about how I came about such a cute little blue hat, and the wonderful family who was so thoughtful to make it for her.
We are all thinking of you and your family at this time and remembering Aleta very fondly.
Vicki RN
Judy (McCollough) Keil says
So are very sorry to hear of Aleta\’s death. I always enjoyed talking with her at family reunions and also have fond memories of her at large family get togethers so many years ago. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ginger Schuh says
Aunt Aleta,
Words cannot describe how much you will be missed. I loved all the memories that we had a chance to make over the years, and will always be proud to call you my aunt. You were always around for me, whether I needed a babysitter, a friend, or someone to go play bingo with. You were like a second mom to me and can never be replaced.
I\’ll love you forever, I\’ll like you for always, as long as I\’m living, my Aunt Aleta you\’ll be.
Till we see each other again,
Ginger
Gary Montague says
Dear Cousin Montague Family, we extend our deepest sympathy to our cousin Aleta and her family. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ give you strength at this difficult time. Gary Montague, and Mother Alice Mae and rest of Uncle Jim and Aunt Alice Mae Montagues Children.
Debra Lamb says
To all of you, I extend my sincere condolonces to you on the loss of your wonderful sister and aunt.
I always enjoyed being around Aleta and know that Grandma Ethleen was very special to her.
I pray that you will feel God\’s presence with you at this difficult time.
Debra (Mitchell) Lamb
Toni Hughes says
To Aleta\’s family,
I worked with her for many years at Donnelley\’s and we spent some time together outside of there when my kids were young, my daughter has one of the raggety ann and andy doll sets that she made still( and she is 30 now). Such a wonderful person, someone that will be greatly missed. Sorry that I can\’t be there in person to show my respect and love for her.
Regards, Toni Pearson Hughes
Barb Welch says
Dear Montague family:
I\’m so sorry to hear of Aleta\’s death. My mom, Jean Riddle, called me today after Virginia King called her. I\’m not able to get up for the visitation or funeral, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grieving and remembering. I hope all the great family traditions and memories will help sustain you. I remember playing with Aleta as a child at the King family reunions in Centennial Park. God bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Barb Riddle Welch
unofficial recorder for the King family reunions
dorothy heflick says
Worked with Aleta at R.R. Donnelley, she was a great person to know and work with.
Dale & Dorothy Heflick
Sara Grumbacher says
My heart is heavy with the loss of Aleta she was a very special lady. It took me years to realize her various talents and interest even tho we spent many hours of sharing our thoughts. I had expected there would be more of those years, what a shock.
She didn\’t blow her own horn just went around helping others in many ways. We\’ll all miss that, but know she is now watching over us in a different way.
Love to her , her siblings and extended family. Peace to you all
Much love Aunt Sara
John and Margaret Turrubiartes says
Dear Mike and Karen,
John and I wish to express our sympathy on the loss of your sister. May you find comfort and peace in the arms of Christ. We will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you all
Love in Christ
John, Margaret and Jess and Maria
Turrubiartes
Victoria Warren says
I was so sad to hear of Aleta\’s passing. I had hoped to see her again, only feeling much better. I will never forget her, nor will I forget your family. You reminded me of my family, always smiling and laughing in the face of adversity. I can tell you are a very close family. Aleta was a very blessed lady to have such a family.
As nurses we want to touch of the lives of our patients. I will bet you never realized how much you also affect the lives of your nurses. Thank you. 🙂
I will tell my sister about how I came about such a cute little blue hat, and the wonderful family who was so thoughtful to make it for her.
We are all thinking of you and your family at this time and remembering Aleta very fondly.
Vicki RN
Judy (McCollough) Keil says
So are very sorry to hear of Aleta\’s death. I always enjoyed talking with her at family reunions and also have fond memories of her at large family get togethers so many years ago. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.