Calling(s)

Friday, April 09, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville

Saturday, April 10, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville

Service

Saturday, April 10, 1:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville

Obituary

Mary Lou Shook, 86, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at her residence.

She was born December 29, 1934, in Columbia City, Indiana, to Clarence and Grace (Western) Lemon.

She married Robert Lee Shook while he was in the service on December 29, 1952, in Wai Pahu, Hawaii, where he was stationed. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2004.

In 1954, Mary Lou and Bob purchased and operated the Dairy Queen in Columbia City. In 1957, they moved to Kendallville and purchased the Dairy Queen in town and operated it until 1973. In 1968, the Shooks built a new Dairy Queen in Columbia City and sold it in April, 1974. In 1971, they built Shook Arctic-Kawasaki, and operated it until 1977, then sold it to the Hayden Family. In 1976, Mary Lou and Bob built Shook's Lounge and the entire Shook family ran the restaurant until July, 1999.

Mary Lou was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, and, while she enjoyed all sports, she was also a fan of IU basketball. She enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society. She was also a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville, and her involvement in her church was important to her.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and John Henney of Kendallville and Cathy and Ernie Valentine of Big Long Lake; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ted and Kim Shook of Kendallville and Mickey and Sandy Shook of Kendallville; seven grandchildren, Katherine (Holt) Doyle, Elizabeth (John) Wolf, Joshua Henney, Sarah Henney, Mary (Malcolm) McGregor, Robert Matthew (Jen Deglmann) Shook, and Jessica (Keaton Taylor) Valentine; eight great-grandchildren, Tanaria Henney, Johanna McGregor, Lily Doyle, Atlas Doyle, Eleanor Wolf, Vivian Wolf, Charlotte Shook, and Mickey Shook; and a brother, Robert (Sandy) Lemon of Fort Wayne.

She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter-in-law, Ava Henney.

Funeral services are Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville with Pastor Mike Albaugh officiating.

Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville.

Pallbearers are Ted Shook, Mickey Shook, Josh Henney, Matthew Shook, John Wolf, and Holt Doyle.

Visitation is Friday, April 9, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Preferred memorials may be directed to Faith United Methodist Church or Destiny Family of Faith.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mary Lou's funeral service on Saturday will also live stream on the Young Family Funeral Home Facebook page at 1 p.m. for those unable to attend in person.

View a video tribute after Friday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com