The Vidette-Messenger Indiana Feb. 9, 1961 Chesterton Edward L. PUCHAVEN, age 70, of Chesterton, died Wednesday in Beatty Memorial hospital after an illness of 2 1/2 years. Born June 16, 1890, he was the son of Michael and Angela (WOLKE) PUCHAVEN. On Nov. 25, 1914, he married Mary Frances MACHOLECK? MACHELECK?, who preceded him in death in 1956. PUCHAVEN was a retired employee of the New York Central railroad freight office in Gary, where he worked for 30 years. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Survivors: Son: Michael of Portage Brothers: Roman, Jackson, Fla. Walter, Chicago Medard, Michigan City Leo, Chesterton Sisters: Mrs. Clara MICHAELS, Porter Mrs. Margaret HARBRECHT, Chesterton Mrs. Bernie RINTZ, Chesterton Mrs. Wanda SMITH, South Bend Mrs. Julia ALDERFER, Knox One daughter, Constance, preceded him in death in 1936. Services Friday in St. Patricks with Rev. Ralph Hoffmann officiating. Burial in the St. Patrick cemetery. Carl Edmunds funeral home.