The Vidette-Messenger Indiana Feb. 15, 1951 Chesterton Albert John LIDKE, 76, of Michigan City, retired New York Central Railroad conductor, died Tuesday. Services will be held Friday at the Hummer Mortuary in Michigan City, with burial in the Greenwood cemetery. The decedent was born May 24, 1876, in Furnessville, Porter county, a son of John M. and Augusta L (GROCHLER) LIDKE. On June 1, 1899, he married M???e RADKE, who preceded him in death. Survivors: Sons: Harry of Hammond Wilmer of New Buffalo, Mich. Arthur and Elden of Michigan City Daughters: Mrs. Florence KROENING Mrs. Viola MERRELL, both of Michigan City Mrs. Hilda EVORY of LaPorte Brothers: William of Chesterton Edward of Niles, Mich. Ernest of Furnessville Otto of Michigan City Sister: Mrs. Minnie KRIEGER of Michigan City