The Hammond Times Indiana August 27, 1940 John BELDER, 70, stepfather of Mrs. Mike JONGSMA of Munster, died Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry BALDER of Lansing. His widow, Mrs. JONGSMA'S mother (formerly Mrs. KIKKERT) is ill and will not be able to attend the funeral. DeYoung funeral home. Rev. Kruit of Roseland is in charge.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana April 21, 1937 Observe 25th Wedding Event Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy MILLER of Gary, the latter formerly Edna FEIGHNER of Valparaiso, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Monday night at a dinner party held at Lundgren's Inn, in Robertsdale. They were married at St. Joseph, Michigan, on April 19, 1912, a year after the "bride" moved to Gary from Valparaiso. Mr. MILLER is part owner of the Alex and Roy barber shop and pool room at 22 West 5th Street, Gary. They have two sons: Earl and Richard MILLER Daughter: Mrs. Carl HUETTNER Jr., all of Gary Mrs. MILLER is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George FEIGHNER, the former deceased. Mr. FEIGHNER was formerly a cigar maker in Valparaiso and represented the First Ward in the City Council before moving to Gary.

The Hammond Times Indiana Jan. 30, 1969 Agnes F. PASTERNAK, nee DREVYANKO, age 57, 2022 Davidson Place, Whiting, passed away Wednesday Jan. 29, at St. Margarets. Survivors: Son: Raymond Daughter: Mrs. James (Mildred) KUSS Grandson: Gregory KUSS Sisters: Mrs. Mary YUHAS Mrs. Helen BROOKS Brothers: Michael and Andrew DREVYANKO, all of Whiting. Services Saturday in the Baran funeral home, Whiting and the St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Whiting, Rev. Edward Homco officiating. Burial in the Elmwood cemetery.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana April 22, 1952 Thomas HEISER, 81, well-known in South Porter county, died Monday in the Porter Memorial hospital, after an illness of serveral months. The decedent came to live on the old Fred HELMBERG farm in 1896 and made his home there until shorty after the death of Frieda HELMBERG in 1946, at which time he came to live in the homes of Ed and Reine KLEINZ of RFD 3, Valparaiso, and with Ardella HAMANN in New Carlisle, Ind.. He was born in Niles, Ill., Jan. 8, 1871, and is survived by two sisters and three brothers, all residing in Chicago. For many years he was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church in Kouts. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Kosanke Brothers funeral home, Kouts. Dr. Luther Koepke of the Immanuel Lutheran church, Valparaiso, will officiate. Burial will be in North Judson.

The Hammond Times Indiana Sept. 8, 1937 2 Enter Adoption Pleas For Babies Two petitions for adoption were filed in Hammond Superior Court today by City Judge Charles Perel of Whiting. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence STRATTON of Highland, seek legal custody of Walter Don STAMAGE, 6 months old, who was born in Michigan City to Mr. STRATTON'S niece. Mr. and Mrs. Max BLOHM, 1712 Davis Avenue, Hammond, seek adoption of Betty Louise ANDERSON, 2 years old, from custody of an institution.

The Hammond Times Indiana March 17, 1937 John HEISER, 70, died today in St. Margaret's hospital from an illness with which he suffered for more than a year. He was born in Lake county and lived in Hammond at 228 Carroll Street. He is survived by: Wife: Anna Sister: Mrs. Matilda SLAYTON of Rockford, Ill. Brother: George of Hammond Funeral services will be held Saturday from the Burn's funeral home to St. Joseph's church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis Jansen officiating. Internment will be at St. Mary's cemetery in Crown Point. HEISER was a member of Unity Council, Knightws of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters and the Columbia League of St. Joseph's church.

The Vidette-Messenger March 6, 1962 Obits Theodore M. (Ted) WOZNIAK, 54, 1907 Calumet, operator of a Well Drilling firm for 14 years, suffered a fatal heart seizure Monday while working on a well pump at the Young Bros trucking firm property in Washington Township. Deputy coronor Leonard Wetmore said that WOZNIAK was dead on arrival at the Porter Memorial hospital at noon. Prior to establishing his own business at the Calumet street address, WOZNIAK was employed by the M. E. Prentiss Well company for 23 years. Born in Chicago Oct. 21, 1907, WOZNIAK was the son of Adam and Rose (GARISH) WOZNIAK. On May 30, 1938, he married Nina NIELSEN, who survives. Surving besides the widow: Daughters: Vicki Lee and Sharlene Brothers: Edward of Rock Island, Ill. John of Mill Creek Sister: Mrs. John (Victoria) CUSON of Mill Creek Services Thursday in the church of the Nazarene with Rev. L. E. Myers, officiating. Burial in the Westville cemetery. Wetmore funeral home.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana Feb. 21, 1948 Marriage Announced Of Rosadell TOMLINSON To Victor HEISER Announcement is made today of the marriage of Rosadell TOMLINSON of Valparaiso and Victor HEISER of Porter, Indiana, which took place New Years day at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman LANE, East Lincolnway, Rev. Oliver Starn? of the First Presbyterian church officiated at the marriage in the presence of the immediate families and Mrs. Jennie DASKAM. Mr. and Mrs. HEISER are at present residing at the LANE home, 807 East Lincolnway.

The Lake County Times Tuesday October 16, 1906 ST. JOHN NEWS Mrs. Mary MAGER of Hammond is making an extended visit here. Mrs. John MILLER and children made a visiting trip to Dyer yesterday. Rev. Father PLASTER of Hammond assisted at forty hours' devotion here yesterday. Rev. William BERG left for Whiting yesterday morning to assist his brother, Rev. John BERG, at forty hours' devotion there. The stockholders of the St. John creamery held their meeting Saturday , but a final decision to reopen the creamery was not reached. A number of our people attended the funeral of the late George WEHNER of Schererville, who died suddenly at his home Sunday night. The deceased leaves a wife and three children. _________________________________________________________________ Get FREE company branded e-mail accounts and business Web site from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/

The Lake County Times Tuesday October 16, 1906 DYER NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Michael FAGEN made a business trip to Schererville yesterday. Nicholas HILBRICH of Hammond was here on business yesterday. Mat HILBRICH was a Dyer visitor yesterday. Peter BEIRIGER of Griffith was here on business. Phil KEILMAN and son John made a business trip to Hammond yesterday. Mat HOFFMAN made his first trip today as rural mail carrier on route No.1 of this place. The Catholic order of Foresters of this place held its regular meeting last night in its hall. There seems to be plenty of walnuts along the creek this year. People gather them by the bushel. Mr. and Mrs. Peter KLEIN and Mr. and Mrs. John SCHOLL made a visiting trip to Cedar Lake today. Peter KLEIN our rural mail carrier, is taking his allotted two weeks vacation. He was unable to take it sooner on account of the lack of a substitute. _________________________________________________________________ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwlo0050000002msn/direct/01/?href=http://www.windowsonecare.com/?sc_cid=msn_hotmail

The Hammond Times Indiana Sept. 5, 1937 Marriage Licenses Arthur C. BROWN and Gertrude E. SCHMUESER of Hammond John SABO and Helen THOMAS East Chicago Edwin GOEFFERD of Gary and Ilene LONG, Staples, Minn. Gilbert G. GORDON and Leona HAYNES of Gary Floyd L. GENTER, Scottsville, Mich. and Barbara M. PUDLO of East Chicago Ivan STORESINCIC of Hammond and Kristina GRUBESIC of East Chicago Edwin F. WASSERMAN and Dorothy GREEVE of Hammond Edward E. CARLSON and Esther J. CARLSON of Hammond Longin? TEGOSIK of East Chicago and Anna KUPCHA of Whiting Frank ENDERLE and Marie SPALKER of Gary

The Hammond Times Indiana Sept. 6, 1935 Frank SCHREINER Funeral services for Frank SCHREINER, pioneer resident of Crown Point, who died early this week, were held at Geisen's funeral home on Thursday. Mr. SCHREINER was 85 years of age and has made his home in Crown Point for the past fifty years. Survivors: Daughter: Miss Betty SCHREINER of Chicago His wife died several years ago. Burial in the Maplewood cemetery.

Debbie, What railroad did he work for? Marlene -----Original Message----- From: inlake-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:inlake-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of alley77532@peoplepc.com Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 11:10 AM To: inlake@rootsweb.com Subject: [INLAKE] Richard WIER researchers, I'm looking for more information on Richard WIER of Hammond he worked for the railroad his wife was Mabel THOMEN born Sep 1909 in Indiana they had a son Richard Jr. take care, Debbie ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INLAKE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Debbie Pastor ZUMBUELTE was involved with St. Martin's in Cedar Lake. Marlene -----Original Message----- From: inlake-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:inlake-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of cheryl BALOG wenberg Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 9:05 PM To: INLAKE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [INLAKE] ZUMBUELTE, Mathias death 1910 The Fort Wayne News Indiana Sept. 29, 1910 Hammond, Indiana The Rev. Mathias ZUMBUELTE, a Roman Catholic priest of the Fort Wayne diocese, whose parish is a Hanover Center, in Lake County, dropped dead yesterday on the principal street in Hammond. He was seventy-two years old and had come to Hammond to visit the Rev. H. M. PLASTER. His death is attributed to heart failure. Services will be held next Wednesday. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INLAKE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana March 12, 1953 Frank DANIELSON, Former Resident Of County Dies Mrs. Leota RITZ, 605 Morgan, received word Wednesday that her uncle, Frank W. DANIELSON, of Los Angeles and formerly of Porter county, died Monday and will be buried in the Forrest Lawn cemetery there. He was 80 years old and was preceded in death by his wife Mamie, several years ago. The cause of death was not known. The decedent was born near Baileytown, the son of the late John A. DANIELSON and nephew of the Charles STROM family of Millles? Station. He also spent part of his early days with the late Marvey? CAREY family near Wheeler. Surviving: Nephew: DeForest DANIELSON, RFD 5 Niece: Mrs. Leota RITZ Sister: Clara DANIELSON ROBINSON of Los Angeles.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana March 12, 1953 Receives Word Of Death Of Mrs. Louis BURKHART Mrs. Louis (DIBBERN) BURKHART, former Porter county resident, died at the McMinnville, Ore. hospital on Feb. 24, at the age of 93, after an extended illness, according to word received here today by Mrs. E. E. DAY, of this city, a niece of the decedent. According to Mrs. DAY, the BURKHARTS left Valparaiso in 1918 for McMinnville, where the husband Louis, who preceded his wife in death, engaged in farming. Before leaving for the west, the BURKHART farm had been in the Spectacle Lake region, North of Valparaiso. A daughter, Ethel, and a son, Clarence, survive.

researchers, I'm looking for more information on Richard WIER of Hammond he worked for the railroad his wife was Mabel THOMEN born Sep 1909 in Indiana they had a son Richard Jr. take care, Debbie

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana August 1, 1969 Obits Mrs. Jessie BUCZKOWSKI Chesterton Mrs. Steve (Jessie LINDAHL) BUCZKOWSKI, 1302 West Indiana, died Thursday at the Porter memorial hospital. Born Dec. 28, 1902 in Liberty Township, she was the daughter of Ira M. and Alpha (NULF?) BIGGS. She was married to Harold LINDAHL, who preceded her in death in 1957. She then was married to Steve BUCZKOWSKI, who survives. A life long resident of Porter county, she was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran church and the Women of the Moose. Surviving besides the husband: Son: Allen LINDAHL Daughter: Mrs. Alice MEYNE Step-son: Douglas BUCZKOWSKI, all of Chesterton Brothers: Harvey BIGGS, Michigan City John BIGGS, Chesterton Sisters: Mrs. Thomas RHODA, Chesterton Mrs. Harold WOOD, Michigan City Services Monday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. John Schultz officiating. Burial in the Chesterton cemetery. Edmunds funeral home.

The Vidette Messenger Indiana May 25, 1955 Notice Of Petition To Change Name State of Indiana Porter county Notice is hereby given that: Leonard Frank BUCZKOWSKI Olga Alice " Barbara Alice " Philip Leonard " Carol Ann " Donna Marie " Have applied to Porter Superior court to have their surname changed to BOOTCHECK, and that said application will be presented to the court on May 12.

While looking for a particular 4 generation picture, I started transcribing the information from the 4 & 5 generation pictures that I did find, since I thought it might help someone connect to another generation. If there is one that you would like to see, I should be able to e-mail a copy of the page from The Hammond Times to you. If so, e-mail me directly at lauervan@msn.com March 13, 1938 baby Orva Jean HOBBS> Mrs. Bennett HOBBS> Mrs. Floyd BANKS> Mrs. Dora BAUMGARTNER> Mrs. Dora PLATZ August 8, 1939 baby Eleanor POWELL> Mrs. Harry POWELL> Mrs. David GENTZ (or CENTZ?)> Mrs. Alice BENIGHT August 7, 1940 baby Mary Ryan MILLS> Leonard MILLS> Mrs. Roy MILLS > Mrs. Mary SCHRODER November 7, 1940 baby Juliann WILDERMUTH> Mrs. Harry WILDERMUTH> Mrs. Irving BETZ> Mrs. Patrick REILLEY May 26, 1943 baby Karen Marie WILLIAMS> Mrs. Robert E. WILLIAMS (Marie WILSON)> Mrs. Ernest WILSON> Mrs. Mary RINKE July 28, 1946 baby ROACH> Mrs. William ROACH> Mrs. Elam SUMMERS> Mrs. Rolla GOODPASTER> Mrs. Alice CLAPP April 1, 1952 baby Garry Donald ADAMS> Mrs. Jerry ADAMS> Raymond E. HICKS> Glen E. HICKS> Mrs. Amelia J. HICKS October 21, 1956 baby Billy LAST IV> William LAST III> Mrs. William LAST Jr.> Mrs. William REED> Mrs. Mabel MAIER May 22, 1957 baby Linda Marie LINN> Mrs. Glen LINN (Agadene LAUERMAN)> Clifford W. LAUERMAN> William N. LAUERMAN> Mrs. Eva SCHMITT May 29, 1957 baby Barbara Ann OUTLER> Mrs. Glenn OUTLER> James DUNCAN> Mrs. Marcedes DUNCAN> Mrs. Paradine CANAN July 2, 1957 baby Jeffery PRUITT> Ronald PRUITT> Mrs. Gladice LASICS> Mrs. Mabel WHITE> Mrs. Amelia KNEIFEL _________________________________________________________________ Try Search Survival Kits: Fix up your home and better handle your cash with Live Search! http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmtagline