The Vidette-Messenger Indiana August 21, 1945 Mrs. D. C. AKERS, former resident of Valparaiso, died Monday following an operation in the Methodist hospital in Gary. Mrs. AKERS, formerly Edith LEMBKE, was a daughter of the late Christian and Ellen LEMBKE. In addition to her husband the deceased is survived by: Daughters: Mrs. Harriett POLLOCK of Michigan City Mrs. Marjorie HILTY of Gary Grandson: Kester D. POLLOCK Sisters: Mrs. Ira AINSWORTH of Gary Mrs. Hale CRISMAN Brother: Everett E. LEMBKE of Valparaiso Services Thursday at the Geisen funeral home, Gary.