The Vidette-Messenger Indiana Dec. 24, 1938 Obits Continental Diamond Fibre Employee succumbs to illness Dominic PADAVOLI, age 54 years, living at 706 North Academy Street, and employed at the Continental Fibre Company, died Friday in the Christian hospital, following a two weeks illness. He was born in Italy and came to this country forty years ago. He was a son of Rocco and Rose PEDAVOLI. In 1928 he came to Valparaiso from Bush, Ill. He was unmarried. Survivors: Mother: Rose PEDAVOLI Brother: Living in Italy Cousin: James PEDAVOLI of this city, an employee of the McGill Mfg. Company. He was a member of the St. Paul's Catholic church of this city. Services will be held Monday at St. Paul's, with J. A. Sullivan officiating. Burial in the St. Paul cemetery. Friends may call at the Bartholomew and Son Funeral Chapel on Washington Street.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana June 5, 1962 RUGES are feted by children on 45th Anniversary The home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. RUGE, RFD 7, was the setting for the family celebration held in observance of the 45th Wedding Anniversary of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. RUGE, Sr., also of RFD 7, recently. A buffet luncheon was served at 5 p.m. with a tiered wedding cake occupying a place of prominence on the serving table. The rooms were also appropriately decorated. A floral arrangement of 45 yellow roses was from the children. Besides the couples eight children and their families, which included 21 grandchildren, those present other than the immediate family were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank BROWN Mrs. Fred WOHLENBERG, Valparaiso Mrs. Edward ESSERMAN of Chesterton Mr. and Mrs. John WOHLENBERG of Chicago The women are sisters of Mrs. RUGE, the former Ethel BULL Also Mrs. Charles NUPPANAU Mrs. Joseph HORN of Valparaiso Mr. and Mrs. Al JACOBS of Goshen Mrs. DE FORREST BUCKMASTER of Jamestown, N. Y., sister of Mr. RUGE. The eight children and their families were hosts at the affair. The children are: William C. RUGE Richard H., Donald J. and Byron E., all residing on RFD 7 Also Mrs. Dorothy GILMORE Mrs. Ethel Ann CURTIS, Valparaiso Mrs. Martha Mae ETCHASON, Chesterton Mrs. Isabel PESTOW, Goshen. Until a year ago, Mr. RUGE was actively engaged in the RUGE meat packing business, but is now retired. His sons are operating the plant which is on RFD 7.

The Hammond Times August 26, 1940 Obits East Chicago Pioneer Dies A week's illness ended yesterday with the death in St. Catherines of Sebastian Alexander TOTH, father of Stephen TOTH, business agent of the teamster's union. He was 65 years old and resded at 610? West 144th Street, East Chicago. TOTH was born in Hungary on June 12, 1875 and lived in East Chicago for 50? years. He was a member of the Vehovayak Lodge and the Hungarian Sick Benefit Association. In addition to Stephen, survivors include: Sons: William and Vincent of East Chicago George, with the U. S. Marines Louis, who is in the U. S. Army office in Washington, D.C. Daughters: Irene Mrs. Anna BRYDON Mrs. Kathryn LASEISAND? all of East Chicago Fife Funeral chapel. Elmwood cemetery, Hammond

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 3, 1926 Obits Lansing Pioneer is dead Charles SCHULTZ, one of Lansing's pioneer settlers, died last night at his home on Ridge Road, Lansing, Ill., after an illness of nearly one year. Fifty-eight years of the popular German pioneer's life were spent in the vicinity of Lansing, and as an employee of the Illinois Brick Company, he established a long record of service for 30 years. Mr. SCHULTZ'S health has been failing during the last year and his death was not unexpected after complications set in some time ago. Survivors: Daughter: Freida of Lansing Sons: Raymond of Lansing William, Walter and Fred of Chicago Brothers: Fred and Ernest of Lansing Sister: Mrs. Lawrence HESS of Waukegan, Ill Services will be held from the home Monday and from the Lansing Lutheran Church. Burial in the Oak Glen cemetery. Undertaker Neidow will assist Rev. Brunn in charge of the services.

The Hammond Times Indiana Oct. 1, 1937 Obits Pioneer Harbor Coal Dealer dead at 79 Ben ROOP, who founded one of the first coal companies in Indiana Harbor, died last night in his home, 3808 Fir Street. He was 79 years old. Mr. ROOP, who came to Indiana Harbor with his family from Chicago in 1901, founded the Pioneer Line Coal Company and was also one of the first plastering contractors of the city. He was an expert ice skatet and was active in this sport until three years ago. Four years ago, he and Mrs. ROOP celebrated their 50th Wedding Annivesrsary. In addition to his widow, he is survived by: Son: George of East Chicago Daughter: Mrs. Chester H. BOVEC? of Tucson, Arizona Two grandchildren, Cecil ROOP and Martha Lou BOVEE? Christian Science services will be held in the home Saturday and then the body will be shipped to his birthplace, Bucyrus, O. for burial.

The Hammond Times Indiana Oct. 1, 1937 Obits Stroke fatal to mother of Mrs. STUMPF Death yesterday afternoon claimed one of Indiana Harbor's oldest residents, Mrs. Caroline FAGAN, 76, mother-in-law of Chief of Police Otto H. STUMPF. She succumbed to the effects of a stroke suffered three weeks ago. Her condition had been critical for several days. A resident of Indiana Harbor since 1904, Mrs. FAGAN was born in Millerburg, Ind. She was the widow of Garrett FAGAN, who died in 1918. Survivors: Daughter: Mrs. Catherine STUMPF Sister: Mrs. Emma KENWARD of Goshen Brothers: John NINER of Joliet Charles and George NINER of Chicago Mrs. FAGAN also leaves four grandchildren, Betty Jane, Mary Catherine and Barbara Jean STUMPF and Garrett FAGAN. Services Monday in the St. Patricks church with Rev. James F. Connelly officiating. Burial in the Calvary cemetery in East Gary. Mrs. FAGAN was a member of the Mayflower Camp No. 309 of the Royal Neighbors and of the Rosary Society of St. Patricks.

The Times Hammond, Indiana Oct. 13, 1926 A page in pioneer history A glimpse into the pioneer history of East Chicago was furnished today by Mrs. Edith GROVE, 4725 Northcotte Avenue, who recalled that 38 years ago yesterday she arrived in East Chicago with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. JOHNSON, on a railroad hand car from Hammond. "Dad came here", she said, "to build the Republic Iron and Steel mills on their present site. The only quarters available at that time was a large, rambling, wooden rooming house on the corner where the First National Bank building now stands. There we lived until dad could build a home. "We were the seventh family in East Chicago and the entire male colony consisted of about 50 men who came here to help build the Republic Mills. "Sidewalks there were wooden planks, raised above the swamp land of what is now Chicago and Forsythe Avenues. We burned kerosene lamps and candles for light and our food supplies were shipped to us over the same hand car on which we made our auspicious arrival. This food came from South Chicago." "As the community grew, it was decided to found a public school for the children. My sister, Mrs. Frank HASSE, of Fort Madison, Ia., and I were the first pupils to enroll in the school; and when the First Congregational church was founded, sister and I again were the first Sunday school pupils" Mr. JOHNSON died 15 years ago, but his widow, Mrs. Hadda JOHNSON, is still living and is making her home with Mrs. GROVE. Another pioneer of those days who still lives in the city is C. C. SMITH, who conducts a real estate office at the corner of Exchange and Forsythe Avenues.

The Hammond Times Indiana May 2, 1940 Obits Funeral services for John E. SHUTTZ, 52, of 5892? Indianapolis Boulevard, East Chicago, who died of a heart attack Tuesday, will be held in Huber's funeral chapel tomorrow and at the Christian Fellowship church on Highland Street, Hammond, with Rev. Clyde Rodabaugh officiating. Burial will be in Ross, Indiana. Employed as a IVPA? foreman, SHUTTZ lived in East Chicago for six years. He was born in Crown Point and was a former owner of a filling station. Survivors: Wife: Eva Daughter: Mrs. Marjorie GORNEY of East Chicago Brothers: Alvin of Cedar Lake Charles of Crown Point Sisters: Mrs. Peter WELCH Miss Nellie SHUTTZ of Crown Point Mrs. Gus FUSS of East Chicago

The Hammond Times Indiana May 2, 1940 Obits A heart ailment today caused the death of Mrs. Dora B. RUBLE, 56?, of 3026 Drummond Street, Indiana Harbor, in St. Cahterines. A life long resident of Indiana Harbor, Mrs. RUBLE was born in the once-called Edgemore District near the Universal Atlas Cement Company Plant. Survivors: Husband: Bert Daughters: Mrs. Anna ALLY of Whiting Mrs. Lorraine SONATI Sons: James, Bert and Homer of Indiana Harbor Father: John SCHUEBURG Sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth RABE of Indiana Harbor Mrs. Delle DILLNER of Munster Services Monday in the St. Patrick Church. Place of burial has not been selected. The body may be viewed tomorrow in the funeral home at 3438 Fir Street.

The Hammond Times Indiana May 14, 1937 Obits Whiting Mrs. Bernice MISZ, 30, of 2446 Schrage Avenue, died today in the Crown Point Sanatorium where she had been confined for the past three years. Born in Whiting, she is survived by: Husband: Anthony Son: Joseph Daughters: Lillian and Delores Mother: Mrs. CISZ? Brothers: Joseph, Stanley and Thomas Sister: Sophie Services will be held on Monday from the residence to the St. Adalbert Church where the Rev. John Chylewski, pastor, will officiate. Burial in the Holy Cross cemetery, Calumet City.

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The Hammond Times Indiana 5-25-1948 Obits Mr. and Mrs. Ezra STONER and son Arnold, and daughter, Mrs. Jack SAUTER, left this afternoon for Pendleton, Ind., to attend memorial services Wednesday for the former's mother, Mrs. Emma STONER, age 74, who passed away early Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. STONER were also in Pendleton on Sunday, after receiving word of her death. Survivors besides her husband: The Reverand Solomon STONER, pastor of the Old German Baptist Church there for 31 years, are eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Harry ARNOLD will also go to the services. Services will be held at the Old German Baptist Church, with the Rev. Irvin Eikenberry of Eaton, O., officiating. Burial will be in the Pendleton cemetery.

The Hammond Times Indiana 9-27-1937 Obits Whiting Funeral services for Louis KODICEK, 58, retired Whiting business man, and for the past 16 years an employee of the Standard Oil company refinery, who died Saturday at his home, 1932 Schrage Avenue, will be held tomorrow from B'Nai Jehoshua Temple Ashland Avenue, Chicago. KODICEK, who died in his sleep, was born in Bohemia, May 13, 1879, and came to the U.S. at the age of 13. He came to Whiting from Chicago in 1908 and resided here since, where he operated a grocery store. The deceased was a prominent and active member of the Whiting Lodge No. 1189, Loyal Order of the Moose, where he held office. He was also a member of the Royal League of Chicago. Survivors: Sons: Walter and Lester of Whiting Edward of Calumet City Rudolph of East Chicago Daughters: Mrs. Lester APPLEMAN and Mildred, both of Whiting Mrs. KODICEK died two years ago. The body may be viewed at the funeral home at 1227 119th Street.

The Hammond Times Indiana July 25, 1956 Obits Mrs. Anna SCHLEIZER, 68, of 6228 Monroe Avenue, Hammond, died today at St. Margarets, after a lingering illness. Services Saturday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hammond, with Rev. Dr. Walter F. Lichtsinn officiating. Burial in the Concordia cemetery. Survivors: Husband: Felix Sons: Harold, Arthur and William, all of Hammond Willard of Chicago Daughters: Mrs. Gilman MALCHOW? MALEHOW? of Minong, Wis. Mrs. Lyndon DAVIS of Dyer Brother: August KAEHMS of Downers Grove, Ill. A native of Chicago, she had lived in Hammond for 38 years. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and St. Paul Ladies Aid. Neidow funeral chapel.

The Hammond Times Indiana Jan. 5, 1940 Obits Hammond lost a pioneer resident in the death today at noon of Mrs. Magdalena KLEIHEGE GENG, 79, at her home, 228 Russell Street. She died of a heart attack. Survivors: Husband: Balthaser Daughters: Mrs. Mary JOHNSON Mrs. Grace NIELSEN Son: Henry KLEIHEGE Step-son: William KLEIHEGE Jr. All of Hammond with the exception of Mrs. JOHNSON who resides in Detroit. Funeral arrangements were not completed at presstime today.

The Hammond Times Indiana Feb. 22, 1943 Obits Griffith Arrangements are incomplete for the funeral services for Mrs. Selma M. WILLIAMS, 61, who died this morning in the Gary Methodist hospital after a long illness. A resident of Griffith for 30 years, Mrs. WILLIAMS is survived by: Husband: Charles E. WILLIAMS Sons: Earl KLEINMAN in the Navy Edwin and Calvin Daughter: Mrs. Florence KLEMM of Hammond Three sisters living in Chicago. Fife funeral chapel, East Chicago, Ind.

The Hammond Times Indiana Feb. 22, 1943 Obits David F. CANADAY, 53, employed by the Hammond Times as a linotype operator for the last 18 years died this morning at St. Margarets after a lingering illness indured by a heart attack. He was popularly known as "Dave". Born in Nebraska, CANADAY had been a Hammond resident since 1926. He was a past commander of the American Legion Post 16 drum and bugle corps and belonged to the Chicago Typographical Union No. 16. Survivors: Wife: The former Teresa POPPEN of Robertsdale Daughter: Marlyn of Dayton, Ohio Step-son: Otto ARGADINE of Shephard Field, Tex. Mother: Mrs. Anna CANADAY of Hammond Sisters: Mrs. Charles VOSS of Oak Park, Ill. Mrs. Fred HASTINGS of Connersville, Ind. Mrs. Jean HUGHES of Samona, Calif. Arrangements are incomplete. The body will lie at the Oexmann Chapel. CANADAY resided at 6225 California Avenue.

The Hammond Times Indiana Feb. 22, 1943 Obits Griffith A pioneer resident of Indiana Harbor who moved three years ago to Griffith. Mrs. Veronica VRACIN, 50, of 445 Lafayette Street, Griffith, passed away Saturday at her home. She was one of the founders of the Princes Illena Society and a charter member of the Society Transylvania. Services will be tomorrow from the St. Georg Orthodox Rumanian church of Indiana Harbor, with burial in the Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. Simon Mahialtian? will officiate. McGuan Mortuary is where the body can be viewed. Survivors: Husband: Daniel Sons: Lt. Daniel VRACIU, stationed with the Navy at Cincinnati, O. Nick of Griffith Ensign Charles stationed in Florida Pvt. John, stationed in West Virginia Daughter: Mrs. Joseph PINTER, Ala.

The Hammond Times Indiana Jan. 14, 1940 Obits Lansing woman pioneer, 75, dies Lansing lost one of its oldest residents yesterday when Mrs. Dorothy HASSELBACH, 75, died at her home at 3408 Washington Street. She was the wife of Henry HASSELBACH, retired farmer. Death was attributed to gangrenous diabetes, Mrs. HASSELBACH had been bedridden since last October. Born on a farm near the present site of the Lansing Ford airport, the pioneer woman moved into Lansing in 1893 and has lived since at the Washington address with her daughter Mrs. William SCHMIDT. Mrs. HASSELBACH was a member of the St. John Lutheran church and the Ladies Aid organization of the church. Survivors, in addition to her husband and daughter: Grandchildren: Wilbert, Erwin,Rosetta and Lloyd SCHMIDT Mrs. Mollie BISSA? Services in the residence and Tuesday in the Lutheran church with Rev. Herbert Harthum officiating. Burial in the Oak Glen cemetery.