Jeanette Draves Vail passed away Sunday, November 26th, 2017, at the age
of 93 of natural causes. She was born December 27, 1923 in LaPorte,
IN. The daughter of Christoph Draves and Elsie (Bortz) Draves,
Jeanette married Ken Vail on October 30, 1948 and enjoyed a marriage
of 50 years. Ken and Jeanette had a daughter, two sons, five
grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Known as the "Happy Hour
Grandma" by her grandchildren, Jeanette loved her family, close
friends, and the Cubs. A great listener with a keen sense of humor,
she was especially happy when there were family get-togethers full of
laughter, games and conversation. She was a lifetime member of St.
John's Lutheran Church in LaPorte. Jeanette was preceded in death by
her husband, two sisters (Florence Swing, Pearl Scherer), one brother
(Howard Draves), and one granddaughter (Christine Lanigan). She is
survived by her son Christopher Vail (Lucinda), daughter Mary Lanigan
(Edward), and son John Vail (Carol), as well as four grandchildren,
Karen Jaworski (John), Elizabeth Lanigan, Patrick Vail and Maggie
Vail, and two great grandchildren, Maria and Bridget Jaworski. She is
also survived by numerous nephews and nieces who remained close and
important to her throughout her life. A funeral service will be held
at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in LaPorte, IN on
Saturday, December 9th at 11:00 a.m. CST. Visitation will be from
10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to support the Michigan
Parkinson's Foundation or St. John's Lutheran Church. Condolences may
be shared with the family online at
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