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Ruth L. Ally (nee Bish)
Ruth L. Ally (nee Bish), 60, of Hessville, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 1995 at home. She is survived by two daughters, Robin (Mark) Gonzales of Hobart and Sandy (Don) Damron of Hammond; one son, Bob (Sue) Ally of Hammond; seven grandchildren, Mark, Eric, Rachael, Erin, Brittany, Kyle and Brianna; brothers and sisters, Reita Bissett of Wisconsin, James Bish of Illinois, Joyce Sagala of Indiana, Martha (Lester) Oliver of Florida, Josephine (William) Braithwaite of Indiana, Rose (Donald) Wildasin of Indiana, Shirley (Robert) Sheppard of Indiana, Patsy (Roger) Outler of Illinois, Artis (Edward) Riegelman of Mississippi, Darlene Hopkins of California and Frank Bish of California. preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Ally Sr. in 1987; brothers and sisters Robert Bish, Dorothy Thompson, Geraldine Neilsen and Francis Bish.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12, 1995, 10 a.m. at the Virgil Huber Funeral Home, Hessville Chapel, with Russell J. Dunham, Associate Minister of First Christian Church of Hessville officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Virgil Huber Funeral Home Hessville Chapel, 7051 Kennedy Ave.
Mrs. Ally was a life long area resident. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Ally's memory would be appreciated.
Eli Dan
Eli Dan, 68, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Saturday, September 9, 1995. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Eleanor; one son, Dwayne Dan of Hammond, Indiana; one brother, John (June) Dan of Fullerton, California; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; mother-in-law, Anna Kelemen of Dyer, Indiana; one brother-in-law, Steve (Helen) Kelemen of Summerfield, Florida; one aunt, Victoria Irimie of Cleveland, Ohio.
Funeral services are tentatively set for Tuesday, September 12, 1995 at 10 a.m. at the New St. George Romanian Orthodox Church, 17601 Wentworth Ave., Lansing, Illinois with Father John Ionita officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, Indiana. Visitation will be Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN. Prayer service Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Dan was a member of the new St. George Romanian Orthodox Church; retired from Inland Steel after 42 years of service; member of Inland Steel 25 Year Club and served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Donations to the church in his memory would be appreciated.
Ruth B. Jewell
Ruth B. Jewell, 100, of Crown Point, Indiana, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Friday, September 8, 1995, at the Lutheran Home of Northwest, Indiana. She was born March 7, 1895 in Ashland, Wisconsin the daughter of William R. and Harriet (Perkins) Baxter. On November 28, 1917 in Chicago, she married
William H. Jewell, who preceded her in death in 1982. She is survived by one son, William C. Jewell of Valparaiso, Indiana.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12, 1995, 10 a.m. at the Crown of Life Chapel at the Lutheran Retirement Village in Crown Point, IN.
with Rev. Edward Olson officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond.
Indiana. Friends may call at the Pruzin & Little Funeral Service, located on State Road 55, 1.2 miles South of U.S. 231, Crown Point, Indiana, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials preferred to the Lutheran Home of Northwest Indiana.
Georgeina King "Ina"
Georgeina King, 73 of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 9, 1995. She is survived by six children, Jack (Marsha) King of Griffith, Indiana, Phil (Lynette) King of Mineral Wells, Texas, Nancy (Kip) Nutt of Coldwater, Michigan, Donald (Peggy) King of Schererville, Indiana, Janet Bailey of Coldwater, Michigan and James Priest of Chicago, Illinois; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Moser of Alsip, Illinois and Mary Kinnahan of Highland Park, Illinois; one brother, Albert Priest of Plainfield, Illinois; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 12, 1995, 11 a.m. from the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 921 W. 45th Ave., Griffith. Interment will be private.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association in her memory would be appreciated.
Sophie Madej (nee Steczyk)
Sophie Madej (nee Steczyk), 65 of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 10, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Edward Madej, Sr.; one daughter, Barbara (Chris) Szurgot of Dyer; one son, Edward Madej, Jr. of Hammond; two grandchildren, David and Suzanna Szurgot; one sister, Julia (Charles) Poss of Merrillville; one uncle Bill (Helen) Poncek of Merrillville; one niece, Cassie (Gordon) Tarman of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one nephew, Daniel Csoka of Chicago.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 13, 1995, 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony & Dziadowicz Funeral Home, 4404 Cameron Ave., Hammond (2 blks. east of Hohman, 1 blk. no. of Gostlin) 10 a.m. Mass at St. Casimir Church with Rev. Vladimir Janeczek officiating. Burial, Memory Lane Memorial Park, Schererville.
Visitation, Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mrs. Madej was a Hammond resident for the past 41 years.
Aurelia Ann Marley (nee Toma)
Aurelia Ann Marley (nee Toma), 75 of Valparaiso and Boca Raton, Florida for the past 20 years, passed away at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, Saturday, September 9, 1995. She was a former member of the Descent of the Holy Ghost Romanian Orthodox Church and most recently a member of the Romanian Church in Maramir, Florida; formerly employed by the State of Florida and the Anderson Co. in Gary. Aurelia and her husband were the former owner/operators of the New-Way Delicatessen located on 9th & Jefferson in Gary. She was a former member of the Professional Secretaries Association; a member of the Hollywood, Florida Does Lodge #145. An avid Pinochle player with the Senior's Group at the Crown Point Civic Center. She enjoyed being a teachers aide at the Porter Lakes Elementary School and an active member in the Alzheimers' Groups in Boca Raton Florida as well as Crown Point. She attended Froebel High School and received her G.E.D. in 1937. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Marley, January 20, 1994; parents Nick & Mary Toma and one sister, Virginia.
She is survived by her two daughters, Gerry (Roy) Snodgrass of Valparaiso and Sharon (George) Stroguiludis of Hebron; one son, William G. (Barbranne) Marley of Lexington, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Jeff (Susan), Scott (Caryn) and Tim Snodgrass, Jill, Joi Stroguiludis, Brett (Leslie) and Derek Marley; one brother, Nick Toma of Indianapolis; numerous other loving relatives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12th, 10 a.m. from the SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison, Merrillville with Rev. Father John E. Artemas officiating. Burial to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Geisen Funeral Home, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville. A Trisagion prayer service will be offered Monday 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred for an Endowment Fund in memory of Mrs. Marley to the Porter Lakes Elementary School, 208 So. 725 West, Hebron, IN 46341. Mrs. Marley may also be viewed Tuesday morning at the Cathedral from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m.
James Leslie Martin
James Leslie Martin, 67 of Fordsville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 9, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Erma Jean; one son, James Steve (Selma) Martin of Crown Point, Indiana; two daughters, Sharon (Harry) Kist of South Bend, Indiana and Sandy (Richard) Coon of Lansing, Illinois; two grandchildren Greg Martin and James Kist; three brothers, Bill Martin of Central City, Kentucky, R.K. Martin of Belton, South Carolina and Hugh "Jack" Martin of Crown Point; one sister, Mary Christine Allan of Port Charlotte, Florida; parents, Lenace and Mary Martin of Narrows, Kentucky. preceded in death by brother, Bobby G. Martin in 1980.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12th, 2 p.m. at the Harl Funeral Home in Fordsville, Kentucky. Burial, Fordsville Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 p.m to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Church in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Mr. Martin was retired maintenance employee at Armeril Steel Foundry Plant in East Chicago. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
Elizabeth Nevelo
Elizabeth Nevelo, 89 of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 10, 1995 at Meridian Nursing Center, in Dyer. She is survived by son, Robert J. (Marlene) Nevelo of Hessville; daughter, Betty Fauskin of San Juan Capistrano, California; seven grandchildren, Michael (Jeanne) Thomas, Robert A. (Jackie) Nevelo, James (Yrlinda) Fauskin, Laura (Russell) Zea, Laura A. Fauskin, Mark A. Nevelo and Eric Fauskin; nine great-grandchildren. preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Nevelo in 1982 and granddaughter, Jean Fauskin.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 13, 1995, 10:30 a.m. at the Virgil Huber Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church with Rev. Joseph V. Murphy celebrating the Mass.
Burial, St. John Cemetery, Hammond. Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Virgil Huber Funeral Home, Hessville Chapel, 7051 Kennedy Ave. The Rosary society will pray the rosary Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Mrs. Nevelo was a Hammond resident for 56 years and also a long time member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church for 56 years and a member of the Rosary Society; also a member of the Daughters of Isabella.
Eugene Nondorf "Shorty"
Eugene "Shorty" Nondorf, 66 of Chicago Heights, Illinois, formerly of Dyer, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 9, 1995 at St. James Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Nondorf (nee Schelfo) of Chicago Heights, two sons, Glen (Karen) and Michael Nondorf, both of South Chicago Heights, Illinois; one daughter, Linda (Rick) Wilemon of Chesterton, Indiana; six grandchildren; four brothers, George Nondorf, Jr. of Dyer, Indiana, Gerald Nondorf and Roger Nondorf, both of Schererville, Indiana and Melvin Nondorf of Munster, Indiana; two sisters, Apolonia Nondorf of Munster and Melvina Pranchus of Wanatah, Indiana. preceded in death by his parents, George & Louise Nondorf; two sisters, Elsie Smith and Gladys Diana; one brother, Edward.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12th, 10 a.m. at St. Liborius Church, 35th St. & Halsted Blvd., Steger. Visitation will be Monday from 2 til 9 p.m. at the Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, Illinois. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Steger. 708-755-6100.
Mike Spear
Mike Spear, 67 of Crown Point, Indiana, formerly of East Chicago and Hammond, passed away Saturday, September 9, 1995. Mike was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served with the U.S. Army for six years. He was a Prisoner of War during the Korean Conflict. He re-enlisted with the U.S. Navy until his retirement from the service. He was a member of the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans). He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Crown Point. He retired from Operating Engineers Local #150. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Vinco Spear and Frank Spear.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Spear of Crown Point; two sons, Charles V. Spear of Lowell and David of Illinois; brothers, John P. (Mary) Spear of Hammond, Robert R. (Mary Beth) Spear of Crown Point, "Butch" Ronald L. (Mary) Spear of Portage; sisters, "Kay" Kathryn Mackie of Wheeler, Rose (Andrew) Kaytar of Hammond, Mary (Thomas) Bogucki of Highland, "Tootsie" Ann Smith of Texas, "Helen" Eva (Charles) Harlan of Valparaiso and Denice (Keith) Oliver of Cedar Lake; four grandchildren, Danielle, Michael, and Charles, Jr. Spear and David; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 13, 1995, 9:15 a.m. from the Burns Funeral Home, (Merrillville/Crown Point Chapel) corner of 101st & Broadway to St. Mary Church in Crown Point for a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Kalich officiating. Interment, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Vigil service, Tuesday at 4 p.m. D.A.V. service Tuesday pending. Friends may call at the Burns Funeral Home, (Merrillville/Crown Point Chapel) Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Phone 769-0044.)
Rose Stoutmeyer (nee Cramer)
Rose Stoutmeyer (nee Cramer) 86 of South Holland, Illinois, formerly of Holland, Michigan, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on Saturday evening in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gilbert Bussies and Garrett Stoutmeyer, her daughter, Marilyn Vander Hulst and her son Gilbert Bussies, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Joyce and her husband, Rev. Garrett H. Stoutmeyer of South Holland, Illinois. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Joan Cramer of Holland, Michigan and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Margo Bussies of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Visitation will be at the Smits Funeral Home, DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel, 649 E. 162nd St., South Holland on Monday, September 11th, from 2 til 9 p.m. Further visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 1865 Eastern Ave., S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Zaagman Memorial Chapel with Rev. Henry Admiraal her former Pastor officiating. Private interment in the Graafschap Cemetery, Holland, Michigan. Those wishing to give a memorial gift are asked to consider VITAS Hospice or Rest Haven Christian Services.
Envelopes available at the chapel. 708-333-7000.
Orvel E. Stroud "Nubbin"
Orvel E. "Nubbin" Stroud, 72 of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 9, 1995 at home. He was born April 4, 1923 in Wyatt, Missouri, the son of William and Laura (Duty) Stroud. A Porter County resident since 1957, he was the owner along with his son, Gary of Stroud's Harley Davidson in Valparaiso. A member of Iron Workers Local #395, he was the chief welder on the "Picasso" sculpture at the Daley Plaza, Chicago. Mr. Stroud was an expert engine builder, machinist and master gunsmith who was known for his superior craftsmanship.
He is survived by his wife, Orvilla "Billie" Stroud; a son, Gary Stroud of Valparaiso; two daughters, Mendee Stroud of Valparaiso and Patricia Weimer of Karnak, Illinois; one brother, Eugene Stroud of Wickliffe, Kentucky; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. preceded in death by one daughter, Diane Spillman; one brother, Vernon and two sisters, Alline Cotton and Erine Fryser.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12th, 11 a.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso. Entombment, Graceland Mausoleum. Visitation, Monday 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday 1 hour prior to service. Memorials may be made to the Porter County Cancer Society.
Susan J. Sullivan
Susan J. Sullivan, 36 of Munster, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 9, 1995. She is survived by her parents, A. David and Rose Carlson; one brother, Eric (Elizabeth) Carlson of North Carolina; two nieces, Anne and Margaret. preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Sullivan.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, 10 a.m. at the South Side Christian Church in Munster with John Wasem officiating.
Mrs. Sullivan was a member of the Sun Crest Christian Church in St. John and a former member of the South Side Christian Church in Munster and a member of the V.I.P.S. Kuiper Funeral Home, Highland, in charge of arrangements.
Robert "Bud" H. Thinnes
Robert "Bud" H. Thinnes, 76, of Highland, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 1995. Survivors include wife, Lita; one daughter, Deborah Thinnes at home;two sisters, Marion (Robert) Mau of Kansas and Margaret (Herbert) Seaquist of Minnesota.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 1995, 9 a.m. at the Gloria De Lutheran Church in Highland, Indiana with Rev. James Milligan officiating. Burial in Oak Hilll Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Friends may meet with the family Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (2 blks south of Ridge Road), Highland, Indiana.
Mr. Thinnes was a member of Gloria De Lutheran Church of Highland; member of illiama C.C.C. Alumni Chapter; retired from LTV Steel after 46 years.
veteran of U.S. Navy, World War II; member of American Legion Post 180 of Highland; Griffith Isaac Walton League; member of Indiana Harbor Masonic Lodge #686 F&AM Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend. The Indiana Harbor Masonic Lodge #686 will hold memorial services Tuesday evening.
John C. Van Vleet
John C. Van Vleet, 80, of Griffith, IN. passed away on Friday, September 8, 1995. He is survived by two sons, Robert Van Vleet of Griffith and Terry (Terrie) Van Vleet of Ludington, Michigan; four grandchildren; great grandchildren and one brother, Morris (Carmen) Van Vleet of Griffith.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 11, 1995, 10 a.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Halsted, Minister, officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Indiana. Friends are invited to meet with the family Sunday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd (2 blks south of Ridge Road), Highland, Indiana.
Mr. Van Vleet was retired from the Standard Oil Company.
Vernice G. Leadinghouse
Vernice G. Leadinghouse, 54, of Hammond, IN. passed away Friday, September 8, 1995 at home. She is survived by loving husband, Jack; two loving daughters, Debra (Thomas) Chaney of Huntingdon, Tennessee and Robin (Michael) Rodriguez of Hammond, Indiana; two loving sons, Ryan (Diane) Cummings of Dover, Tennessee and William (Caroline) Cummings of Hammond, Indiana; four sisters, Jeffie Dilbeck of Knoxville, Tennessee, Verna (James) Noojin of Hammond, Justine Smith of Hammond and Diane (Marvin) Mickow of Munster, 11 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; friends, Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow Cruse and Janice Rickert. preceded in death by loving parents, Wilburn and Inez Smith and brother, William Jr. Smith.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12, 1995, 11 a.m. at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 5840 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN with Pastor Robert Herrmann officiating. Burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Indiana. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Calumet Area.
