The Vidette-Messenger Indiana April 17, 1961 Obits Mrs. Bertha Marie BLUM, 77, 721 Yellowstone Road, died early today at her home after several weeks illness. She was born May 18, 1883, in LaPorte County, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August MORITZ. She was married to Herman A. BLUM on Feb. 23, 1912 in Valparaiso. Survivors in addition to her husband: Sons: Harold and Arthur Daughters: Mrs. William (Florence) PETERS Mrs. Lawrence (Frances) GRIEGER Mrs. Leroy (Alice) GRIEGER Brother: Gust of Hammond Sisters: Mrs. Ed ROEPKE of Hammond Mrs. Ann SOHN of Maywood, Ill. Mrs. BLUM was a resident of Valparaiso for 11 years, coming from Morgan township. Services Wednesday at the Bartholomew funeral home with Rev. Percy Thomas officiating. Burial in the Graceland cemetery.