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Wayne A. Marsh
Duneland Schools communications teacher, Wayne A. Marsh died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at his home in Michigan City. He was 59.
He was born January 16, 1942 in Michigan City, the son of Arthur E. and Vivian E. (Fedder) Marsh, who preceded him in death.
On August 29, 1964 in Michigan City he married Joy Danner, who survives.
He is also survived by three daughters, Cheryl Brown, of Seymour, Ind., Lori Marsh and Taryn (Charles, Jr.) Sparkman, both of Michigan City; two sons, Bryce Marsh, of Wanatah and Todd (Janet) Marsh, of Westville; seven grandchildren; special friends, Ric Falls, of Wanatah, Lula Lewis, of Michigan City, Anne Salmon, of Rennes, France; an Uncle, Virgil Carley, of Buchanan, Mich. and numerous cousins survive.
He was a communications teacher for 38 years at Liberty Middle School. He was a member of National Education Association, Indiana State Teacher’s Association and Delta Chi Fraternity.
Funeral services, Rev. Ruth Novak officiating, are scheduled at 11 a.m., Wednesday at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City.
Visitation is scheduled from 3-8 p.m., Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the time of Service on Wednesday at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or to the Duneland School System for Scholarships.

Robert H. Busch III
Robert H. Busch III, of Vandalia, Ohio, formerly of Chesterton, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001. He was 48.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Luci Busch; mother Nancy Busch, of Valparaiso; father Robert H. Busch Jr. and his wife, Brenda, of Portage; daughters and son-in-law, Erica and Benj Miller, of Auburn, Al, and Gretchen Busch, of Vandalia; a son, Robert (Bo) Busch IV at home; sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Marty Wagner, of Ind.; brothers, Gary Busch, of Fla. and Tom Busch, of Calif.; also numerous relatives and friends.
He was a 1971 graduate of Chesterton High School and a 1977 Indiana University alumni, he served in the United States Marine Corps and has been employed for over 20 years in sales and marketing.
The Family will Receive Friends from 6-8 p.m. today, [June 18, 2001] at the funeral home and the Funeral service will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Terebinski Funeral Home, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Butler Twp., which is located between Vandalia and Tip City, Ohio (near Dayton).
Interment will be at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Regina Eileen Kelly
Regina Eileen Kelly, of Ogden Dunes, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at Methodist Hospital Southlake, Merrillville. She was 76.
She was born August 21, 1924 in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of Carl J. and Clara Boast, who preceded her in death.
On December 26, 1950 in Uniontown, Pa., she married Charles Carroll Kelly, who survives in Ogden Dunes.
She is also survived by five sons, David (Anne) Kelly, of Ashland, Ore., Thomas (Lori) Kelly, of Chesterton, Timothy (Alexandria) Kelly, of Wheaton, Ill., Charles “Chip” Kelly II of San Francisco, Ca., Jack Kelly, of Boulder, Co.; a daughter, Jane (John) Muller, of Ogden Dunes; three sisters, Katherine Himes, of Youngstown, Ohio, Mary Lou Needham, of Uniontown, Pa., Marjorie Furin, of Uniontown, Pa.; three grandchildren, Timothy Kelly, William Kelly and Marjorie Muller.
She was also preceded in death by Jack and Carl Boast.
A resident since 1967, she was employed as a registered nurse for 18 years at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a volunteer for the Answer For Pregnancy Aid for 12 years. Her family was the most important part of her life.
A Mass of Christian Burial, Rev. Father Lawrence Heeg, is scheduled at 10:30 a.m., Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 638 N. Calumet Rd., Chesterton. Cremation will follow services at Heritage Crematory, Portage, with interment of ashes at St. Patrick Church Cemetery, Chesterton.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m., Thursday with Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Barbara Susan (Sue) Strycker
Barbara Susan (Sue) Strycker, of Valparaiso, died Monday, May 28, 2001 at home. She was 48.
She was born February 10, 1953 in Valparaiso, the daughter of the late J. Wendell Green and Virginia Hokanson Green, who survives in Porter.
On June 25, 1999 at Porter United Methodist Church, she married Michael E. Strycker, who survives in Valparaiso.
She is also survived by a daughter, Erin St. George, of Valparaiso, two sisters, Vicky (John) Hexamer, of North Augusta, S.C. and Carol (Matt) Foldenauer, of Portage; two brothers, James (Linda) Green, of Chesterton, and John (Calla) Green, of Schenectady, N.Y.; two half-sisters, Jan (Dick) Snamiska, of Washington State and Pat (Larry) LaCroix, Ill.; nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Porter United Methodist Church. She was employed as a dental hygenist for Dr. Timothy Willis, DDS, Westville, and was a member of the Dental Hygenist Association.
Funeral Services, Pastor Edward L. Mitchell, officiating, are scheduled at 11 a.m., Saturday at White-Love Funeral Home, 525 S. 2nd Street, Chesterton. Interment will be at Chesterton Cemetery.
The Family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Friday at White-Love Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County, or Why Me? Association.

Bonnie Jo (nee Cauley) Shepit
A memorial service has been set for former area resident Bonnie Jo (nee Cauley) Shepit, who died March 30, 2001 at the age of 72. She was born on April 12, 1928.
The service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2001 in the chapel at Calvary Cemetery in Portage, with Rev. Dr. Joseph Baunoch of First United Methodist Church of Portage officiating.
Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Lois Wiesemann
Lois Wiesemann of the Pines died Friday, May 11, 2001 at St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers in Michigan City. She was 72.
Born on Sept. 2, 1928 in Michigan City, she was the daughter of Henry Carl Wolford Sr. and Gladys M. McCormick Wolford Butts, both of whom preceded her in death. On Oct. 19, 1945 in Chesterton, she married Alfred M. Wiesemann, who died on June 16, 1994.
She is survived by sons William A. Wiesemann (wife Laurie) of Chesterton and Orrin E. Wiesemann (Randi) of Sachse, Texas; daughters Kay Peckat (husband Joey) of The Pines and Karen Robbins (Daryl) of The Pines; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers Richard Wolford (Henrietta) of Michigan City, Martin Wolford (Marian) of Michigan City, Roger Wolford (Carol) of Chesterton, and Keith Wolford (Diane) of Elon College, NC; and sister Beverly Seely (Eric) of Westville.
She was preceded in death by brothers Henry and Calvin Wolford and stepfather Elmer G. Burns.
She was a retired assembler at Sprague Devices after 25 years of service. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Root Funeral Home, 312 E. 7th St., Michigan City, with her nephew, the Rev. Rick Wolford, officiating. Visitation will be today from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Kenneth Columbus Gish
Kenneth Columbus Gish of Valparaiso died Saturday, May 12, 2001 at Porter Memorial Hospital. He was 72.
Born in Central City, Ky. on Oct. 12, 1928, he was the son of Hosie and Eula (Gossett) Gish, both of whom preceded him in death. On March 8, 1952 in Muhlenberg County, Ky., he married Louetta France, who survives in Valparaiso.
Also surviving are sons Kenneth G. Gish of Portage and Don Gish of Valparaiso, daughter Gail Katsafaros (husband George) of Buffalo, Ind.; brother Roy Gish (wife Eunice) of Lake Station; sisters Lillian Lambert of Philpot, Ky., Irma Markwell of Bremen, Ky., and Doy Davis (Ed) of Bremen, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Emmett Gish.
He lived in Lake Station for 38 years and moved to Kentucky for 12 years before recently moving back to the area. He was a general equipment repairman at U.S. Steel for 38 years. He was in the U.S. Army and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bremen and Local 1014.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., Portage. Pastor Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Heritage Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Portage Chapel. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Thomas J. Long
Former Chesterton resident Thomas J. Long of Valparaiso died Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 3:15 a.m. at the Mary E. Bartz Hospice Center. He was 68.
Born in Michigan City on Sept. 4, 1932, he was the son of John T. and Bernice (Johnson) Long, both of whom preceded him in death. On Dec. 19, 1970 in Chesterton, he married Paulette Nagroski, who survives in Valparaiso.
Also surviving are son Erik Long of Valparaiso; daughter Ingrid Long of Valparaiso; brothers Terry Long of Chesterton and Pat Long (wife Mary) of Chesterton; sister Cherie Long of Chesterton; nieces Amanda and Morgan; and nephews Scott, David and Michael.
A lifelong area resident, he was retired as a production clerk from Bethlehem Steel. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso and a founding member of the Duneland YMCA. He was active in many committees at his church and served for many years on the Chesterton Cemetery Board of Directors. He was a graduate of Chesterton High School and Valparaiso University.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jerry Castleman officiating. The date of the service will be announced later. Cremation will be at Heritage Crematory in Portage, with the cremated remains to be interred at Chesterton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Mary E. Bartz Hospice Center or to Christ Lutheran Church Building Fund.

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