The Hammond Times Indiana Jan. 21, 1946 Obits Frank CZARNECKI Burial in the Holy Cross cemetery will follow funeral services Wednesday in the Lesniak Chapel, for Frank CZARNECKI, 57, of 4831 White Oak Avenue, East Chicago, who died of a heart attack Saturday afternoon. Msgr. Julian Skrzypinski will officiate in services also in the St. Stanislaus Church. Mr. CZARNECKI was an East Chicago resident for 30 years. He was a watchman at the Linde Air Company and was a former member of the city police force. Survivors: Widow: Caroline Son: Harry of Calumet City Daughters: Mrs. Helen CHRAPLA of East Chicago Mrs. Betty WASIK of Calumet City Sister: Mrs. Veronica RUTKOWSKI of Buffalo, N. Y. Brothers: Andrew, Michael, John and Casimir of Buffalo Walter of Chicago

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 23, 1926 Obits Clara BALOG, 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick BALOG of Melville Avenue, passed last evening of leakage of the heart, after a three month illness. Clara was the youngest child of the BALOGS Survivors: Father: Nicholas BALOG Sr. Mother: Clara (SZENDI) BALOG Brothers: Nick BALOG Jr. William L. BALOG Sister: Margaret (Pat) BALOG The funeral will be held Friday from the Hungarian church on Alexander Avenue. cheryl BALOG wenberg Please contact me if connected to this family

The Hammond Times Indiana July 2, 1935 Obits Amato PERA, aged 87, a former resident here, died yesterday at the home of his son, Alesandro PERA, of Lawrence, Michigan, after a lingering illness. The deceased who was born in Luca, Tuscany, Italy, came to this country in 1914, and until recently made his home in East Chicago. He is survived by: Son: Alesandro Daughter: Mrs. Ziera LENCIONI of East Chicago Four grandchildren, Amato and Fred PERA, and Nancy and Arthur LENCIONI. Funeral arrangments are incomplete.

The Hammond Times Indiana June 20, 1935 Obits A pioneer of Indiana Harbor who was born on the present site of the large Buffingron cement plant 42 years ago died yesterday. He was Timothy KELLY an oil bridge operator at the Inland Steel Company. Death followed a short illness at the home of his brother, Charles KELLY at 4016 Deal Streeet. The deceased was not married. KELLY was one of seven children born in the tiny group of cottages which marked the town which has since become a hugh industrial center. Both of his parents are dead. Survivors: Brothers: Charles, Edward and William Sisters: Mrs. Agnes LINCOLN Mrs. Catherine KILLINGER Mrs. Hazel DUNKELBERGER. All except Mrs. KILLINGER who lives in Houston reside in Indiana Harbor. Services Saturday from St. Patrick's church, with internment at the Calvary cemetery in Gary. The body is at the undertaking parlor at 3438 Elm Street.

The Hammond Times Indiana July 8, 1935 Obits Mother of local man passes Sunday Mrs. R. H. VAN ALSTINE, mother of Robert L. VAN ALSTINE, prominent East Chicago man, died yesterday at her home, 5519 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago. She was 83 years of age. Her son is employed here at the offices of the U. S. Investment Company, a part of the Riley Organization. Other survivors include: Daughter: Mrs. L. LORENZEN of Chicago Grandchildren: Bernhardt and Ellen LORENZEN. The body will remain at the Fife chapel until this evening, when it will be shipped to Gilmore City, Iowa for burial.

The Lake County Times Indiana Jan. 17, 1918 Frank ZACHARIAS, a well known retired grocery man living at 4902 Magoun Avenue, where he has been a resident of this city for the past twenty-six years, died suddenly yesterday. Death was attributed to hemmorrhage of the brain. Deceased was in his 58th? year. Left to mourn his loss are his: Wife: Stella Daughters: Mrs. Joe STAMBAK Hattie ZACHARIAS Miss Frances and Miss Lottie Son: Alexander Funeral will take place Saturday morning from the St. Stanislaus church. Internment at the Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral Director Andrew Kmiec in charge.

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 13, 1945 Obits Last rites will be held Saturday for Rudolph A. EIDEM, 46, of 6623 Madison Avenue, Hammond, who died yesterday at his home. Services will begin in the St. Paul Lutheran church, with the Rev. W. F. Lichtsinn officiating. The body can be viewed at the Oexmann funeral home. Survivors: Widow: Elsie Sons: Cpl. Clarence stationed in Japan Pvt. Robert home on leave Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Adolph EIDEM Brothers: Edward and Adolph, all of Hammond Born in Hammond in 1899, Mr. EIDEM was employed at the American Steel Foundries for 27 years as a foreman. He was a member of the East Chicago Chamber of Commerce and the Amercian Foundrymen's Association.

The Lake County Times Indiana May 11, 1917 Lowell A. H. PARKER of Gary, and Miss Sadie WESTBERG of Lowell, were united in marriage at Gary yesterday. The groom formerly was a resident of Hammond and those who have the pleasure of his acquaintance speak highly of him. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustoff WESTBERG and is one of Lowell's most estimable young ladies. The newly married couple will make their home in Gary. They are receiving the congratulations of their many friends.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana August 14, 1973 Obits Mrs. Joseph HORN Mrs. Irene RUGE HORN 75, of 504 Napoleon, died Monday in a Chicago hospital. Born here Feb. 3, 1898, she was the daughter of Claus and Abbe (OHLFEST) RUGE. She was married to Joseph HORN Jan. 19, 1922 in Valparaiso. He died in 1955. A member of St. Paul's Catholic church, Oasis Club, Alter Rosary Society and the Valparaiso Women's Club, she was a graduate of Valparaiso University. Survivors: Daughters: Mrs. Joan BURT of Houston Mrs. Ralph (Mary) TAYLOR of Indianapolis Sisters: Mrs. Charles NUPPNAU of Valparaiso Mrs. DeForest BUCKMASTER of Jamestown, N. Y. Services Thursday at the Dykes funeral home and St. Paul's Church with Msgr. John J. Charlebois officiating. Burial in St. Paul cemetery.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana June 26, 1967 Obits Services for Mrs. Frank (Agnes) JANKOWSKI, 59, 146 Park Avenue, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday in St. Patrick's Catholic church with Msgr. Alvin J. Jasinski officiating. The rosary will be recited today in the White funeral home. Burial in the St. Patrick cemetery. She was born Jan. 31, 1908 in Michigan City, the daughter of Leon and Theresa (JASINSKI) NOVRASKE. She was a member of St. Patrick's Rosary Society, St. Patrick's sewing club and the Senior Citizens Organization of Chesterton. She was a telephone operator for the Illinois Bell Telephone company for four years. Survivors: Husband: Frank Daughter: Mrs. Thomas (Agnes) E. SCHROEDLER, Chesterton Mother: Mrs. Theresa NOVRASKE, Michigan City Sisters: Mrs. Jean LOETZ, Michigan City Mrs. Clifford (Margaret) SWANSON, LaPorte Brothers: Immanuel J. of Gary James of Michigan City

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana May 1, 1973 Obits Mrs. William H. RUGE Sr. Mrs. Ethel RUGE, 75, Rt. 7, (Liberty Township) widow of William H. RUGE Sr., who in 1946 founded the RUGE Meat Packing Company, died at home this morning. A lifelong resident of the area, she was born in Valparaiso July 27, 1897, daughter of George W. and Elma (SKINNER) BULL. On April 11, 1917 in Valparaiso, she was married to William H. RUGE Sr., who preceded her in death March 28, 1964. She was a member of Faith Memorial Lutheran Church, the Women's Guild of the church and the Sisterhood Club. Survivors: Sons: William C., Richard and Donald, all of Liberty Township, who now operate the meat packing firm Daughters: Mrs. Quentin (Dorothy) GILMORE Mrs. Ermand (Ethel Ann) CURTIS Mrs. Robert (Martha Mae) ETCHASON, all of Liberty Township Mrs. Bernard (Isabel) PESTOW of Goshen Brother: John of Sullivan, Ill Sisters: Mrs. John WOHLENBERG of Chicago Mrs. Fred WOHLENBERG of Valparaiso Mrs. Frank BROWN of Valparaiso Besides her husband, a son, Byron, and three sisters preceded her in death. Twenty-two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren Services Thursdasy at the Faith Memorial Lutheran Church with Rev. Howard Behrens officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland cemetery. Burns Funeral Home.

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 27, 1957 Obits Crown Point Services for George John FRANZ, Sr., 70, of Rt. 2, Crown Point, will be Saturday at the Geisen funeral home, Glen Park, and the St. Peter and Paul church, Turkey Creek. Rev. John Beckmann will sing the mass. Burial in the Calumet Park cemetery. Mr. FRANZ was a lifetime resident of Lake County. He was born and lived all his life in the same farm house. Survivors: Wife: Lucille Sons: George Jr., of Culver, Ind. Robert of Gary Foster-son: James ROSCOE of Crown Point Daughter: Mrs. Mary WEHNER of Lemon Grove, Calif. Brother: Blazer of Merrillville Sisters: Mrs. Noras ROUHSELANG of Crown Point Mrs. Cecrelia WAGNER of Chicago Mrs. Elizabeth LONG of Gary Mrs. Helen WELLSAND Miss Margaret TOBIN, all of Hammond

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 27, 1957 Obits Services for John E. FITZGERALD, 80, of Lake Eliz Ind., will be Saturday at the Dyke funeral home, Valparaiso and the St. Paul Church with Rev. Raymond Derrick singing the mass. Burial in the St. Paul cemetery, Valparaiso. A lifelong resident of Lake Eliza, Mr. FITZGERALD died Thursday. Survivors: Wife: Bridget Daughters: Mrs. Mary GLISSMAN Mrs. Winifred GAST, both of Valparaiso Mrs. Ann RUGE of Chesterton Mrs. Ella Mae CASSON of Chicago Sons: Andrew, John, Maurice, Thomas and Joseph, all of Lake Eliza Sisters: Mrs. Ellen NEFF of Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Mary GODSIL of Santa Cruz, Calif. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew FITZGERALD settled in the Lake Eliza area 81 years ago. He was a farmer and a resort owner.

The Hammond Times Indiana Sept. 7, 1935 Obits Frank "Jerry" PARKER, 56, returned to his home yesterday at 4940 Ash Avenue, Hammond, after a day's work at the Inland Steel apparently in good health. At. 5:15 p.m. he collapsed suddenly and died a short while later of a heart attack. Survivors: Widow: Ida Daughter: Evelyn Son: Richard Step-daughter: Mrs. Maurice EDELMAN of Honolulu Sister: Mrs. Nellis RICE of Marseilles, Ill. Brothers: Dr. H. C. PARKER of Gary Richard of Hobart Services will be held Monday at the Burns funeral chapel, with burial at the Ridgelawn cemetery. Rev. Frank Watkin of the First Church of the Nazarene, will officiate.

The Hammond Times Indiana Sept. 9, 1935 Obits Mrs. Etta BECK LANE, 47, well known Hammond democratic precinct committeewoman and active worker in the Lafayette, P.T.A., who died Saturday, will be buried tomorrow in the Crown Point cemetery following services at the Oexmann funeral chapel. Mrs. LANE, who was born in Crown Point Nov. 4, 1888, died Saturday in St. Margaret's after a weeks illness. She was removed to the hospital from her home, 944 Street last Tuesday. Survivors: Husband: R. H. LANE Sons: George and Karl, students at Hammond High School Brothers: Dr. Walter BECK of Crown Point Frank BECK of Rochester, Pa.

The Hammond Times Indiana Sept. 9, 1935 Obits Bernard LITZ, better known as "Barnie" during his 35 years of service as a station attendant of the Michigan Central Railroad in Hammond, will be buried tomorrow in St. Joseph's cemetery, following services at the St. Joseph Church. LITZ, who was born in Germany 76 years ago, died Saturday at his home, 5705 Erie Avenue, of a heart attack. His health had been failing during the past year. He came to Calumet City in 1884, lived there for 30 years, and during the past 21 years had resided at his present address. Survivors include his wife and three daughters: Mrs. Anna ROACH of Hammond Mrs. Mary SCHAU Mrs. Josephine VOSS of Calumet City Sons: Bernard LITZ Jr. Fred LITZ , both of Hammond

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana March 22, 1972 Obitz Chesterton Mrs. Allen W. (Mamie R.) SUNDWALL, 71, of 202 Grant Street, a life-long resident of this area, died today at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso. She was born Oct. 19,1900, in Porter, the daughter of Nels and Anna (LUND) MILLER. In Porter on Sept. 23, 1925, she was married to Allen W. SUNDWALL, who preceded her in death in March 1967. She was a member of the Augsburg Lutheran Church, The Mary Unit and Senior Citizens. Survivors: Son: Allen M. of Valparaiso Daughter: Mrs. Albert SCHNEIDER of Chesterton Sister: Mrs. Finley WAGNER of Gary Brothers: Karl of Atlanta, Ga. Elmer and Russell of Portage Frank of Chesterton Arthur of Valparaiso Services Friday at the Augsburg Lutheran church with Rev. Lawrence Swanson officiating. White funeral home.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana March 22, 1972 Obits Mrs. George (Marie L.) RIEMAN, 89, of 1003 Beech Street, died Tuesday at Little Company of Mary Health facilities, San Pierre. Born Nov. 8, 1882 in Germany, she was a daughter of William and Katherine KAISER. Her husband, George, preceded her in death in 1953. A longtime Valparaiso resident, Mrs. RIEMAN was formerly of Kouts. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and the Altar Rosary Society of the church. Survivors: Niece: Mrs. Anna ROSSI Nephew: Rudolph KAISER, both of Chicago Services Friday at Dykes funeral home and at St. Paul's church. Rev. Joseph Murphy will officiate. Burial in the St. Paul cemetery.

The Vidette-Messenger March 22, 1972 Obits Arthur D. WERTZ, 81, of 106 Erie, formerly of South Bend, died Tuesday at the Whispering Pines Home for Senior Citizens after a three month illness. Born Aug. 15, 1890 at Canton, Ohio, he was a son of Henry S. and Anna E. (SMITH) WERTZ. He married Ada BERGER, who survives. He was a member of St. Pauls Memorial Methodist Church, South Bend, and was a retired employee of thr maintenance department of the South Bend Community Schools. Survivors besides his widow of Valparaiso: Daughters: Mrs. Jasper W. MOORLAG, Valparaiso Mrs. W. L. SHEDD, Alexandria, Va. Son: John A. WERTZ, South Bend Sevices Friday at ther Welsheimer Funeral Home, South Bend. Burial in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, Granger, Ill. Wetmore Funeral Home is in charge.

The Vidette-Messenger May 6, 1938 Obits Memorial services for Thomas E. REIBLY, of Gary, formerly of Valparaiso, who died Tuesday night in Des Moines, Ia., following an appendetomy a week ago, were held in the Williams & Burns Chapel in Gary this afternoon. Burial was in the Hobart cemetery. Mr. REIBLY, who was forty-eight years old, was born and reared in Valparaiso, and went to Gary in 1920, following world war service with the A.E.F. in France and later with the American Army of Occupation in Germany. He became associated with the Grantham Auto Corporation, and was sales manager at the time of his death. His wife, Alfreda CARLSON, died several years ago. He resided with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ida CARLSON, in Gary. He had gone to Des Moines to return with Mrs. CARLSON and her daughter, Miss Mabel CARLSON, to Gary from a visit when he became ill. Survivors: Brothers: Frank and Charles of Valparaiso Andrew and Edward Of Gary Sisters: Mrs. George NEHRING Mrs. Robert MC CALL Mrs. William BARNEKO of Gary Mrs. John ZAWADZKI of Valparaiso