The Vidette-Messenger Indiana June 24, 1959 Chesterton Mrs. Elmer BLANCHARD Mrs. Eldan L. BLANCHARD, 65, MR 3, Chesterton, died in Porter Memorial hospital Tuesday after a long illness. She was born in Liberty township Oct. 26, 1893, and lived in this area all of her life. She was the daughter of George and Emma (CARLSON) COLE. She was married in Crown Point Sept. 14, 1916 to Elmer BLANCHARD. Services Friday in the White funeral home. Burial in the Chesterton cemetery. Survivors: Daughter: Mrs. Norbert (Eileen) KASHAK of Chesterton Sisters: Mrs. Iva DEHAVEN of Indianapolis Mrs. Ida SMITH of East Gary Brothers: Clyde COLE of Chesterton Hubert COLE of Gary