Post-Tribune Section 2 Wednesday, June 17, 2015 7 Death Notices We extend our condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have passed Si Alston, Laura Lenora Laura Lenora Alston, age 93, passed away peace Williams, Doris (Hayes) Doris (Nee Hayes) Williams age 91 of Gary, IN Freeney, Margaret Margaret Richmond Freeney "Margie" was born April 27, 1927 in Chicago, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was a Gary resident for 69 years. She was a preschool and substitute teacher for the Gary Community Schools. Doris was preceded in by death her fully June 5, 2015. She was a Gary resident for over 60 years.
Laura was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and retired from the Gary Community School Corporation as a security guard. She was also a certified beautician for many years. Illinois, the only child of the late Henry and Cassie Richmond. The family moved to Gary, Indiana and at an early age Margie accepted Christ and became a faithful member of First A.M.E. Church.
She was a member of the Elite Matrons and the Morgan Lemmie Lemmie Morgan Jr. was born January 22, 1932 MMk in Auburn, AL to the late Lemmie and Nancy Morgan. He exchanged time for eterni-ViK ty on June 12, 2015. He leaves to cherish fond memories his BDBI loving wife Lizzie Mae; Sisters I Eva Mae Williams of Auburn, fHL. I Al Annie Ruth Morgan of Hl Gary, IN and Mattie (Monroe) Vl Evans of Syracruse, NY and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation Thursday, June 18, 2016 from 9 to 1 1:00 a.m. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. All services at the Guy Allen husband Emanuel, son-in-law Du-Ming Myers grandson j-f I Gregory B. Williams, and 7 Sunday School. Margie was a resident of Aperion (Timberview) Nursing Home where she met no strangers and was loved by all.
Margie will be greatly missed by her sons Donald (Lucy) Freeney of Fort Wayne, IN and Michael (Pam) Houston of Gary, IN and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Friday, June 19, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at First A.ME. Church 2045 Massachusetts Street, Gary, Indiana. Chapel brother Theodore R.
Hayes, Jr. She is survived by her 4 children daughters Audrey (Oscar) Bruno, Cassandra Myers, sons Grayling (Deborah) Williams, Brian Williams. Two sisters Christine (Alfred) Dinwiddie, Yvonne Brown, Three brothers Carl (Donna) Hayes, Bobby (Mae) Hayes, Eddie (Glenda) Hayes and sister-in-law Lois Hayes; 12 Grandchildren, 20 Great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, loving relatives and devoted friends. Visitation will be at Guy Allen Chapel Friday, June 19, 2015 from 12 noon to 8:00 pm and family hours pm. Funeral services Saturday June 20, 2015 with viewing from 9:00 am to 10:30 am and services at at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 719 West 25th Avenue.
Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery. Laura was a long time member of Israel CME Church, where she labored tirelessly with the youth and matrons. Laura was predeceased by parents James and Lenora Majors; husband David Austin and brother, James Majors. She is survived by her loving daughter, Trudi Gail Alston and a host of friends who will miss her. Visitation Friday, June 19, 2015 from 1:00 a.m.
with funeral service at 11:00 a.m. All services at Israel CME Church, 2301 Washington Street, Gary, Indiana. Interment, Oak Hill Cemetery. SMITH BIZTLI. AR.T.R 1 1 rt Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Wright, Jerry Jerry Dywane "BuddaRico" Wright Jr.
was born in I Munster, IN on February 9, I ygjgH i on june 9, 2015, Jerry XJP exchanged his life here on I earth for eternity in Heaven. 't. "Wm Jerrv was a devoted carine fa Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Oelling, Margaret A Margaret A. Oelling, 92 of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was born May 18, 1923 in LaPorte, daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Putkovska) Tucinski.
Margaret worked for 20 years as a waitress at Wellman's Banquet Center, Valparaiso. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Valparaiso. In her younger years, Margaret loved to dance. She also enjoyed bingo, fishing, gardening, and most of all spending time with her family.
On February 16, 1946 in Valparaiso, Margaret married Howard A. Oelling who preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by her children, Ronald A. (Mildred) Oelling, Nancy (Larry) Jorgensen, and Joe (Jan) Oelling, all of Valparaiso; daughter-in-law, Deb Oelling, Valparaiso; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; and special nephew, Don Woods. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jim Oelling and sister, Helen Woods.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church 1855 Harrison Valparaiso with Fr. Michael Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Valparaiso.
Visitation will be Saturday directly at church from 10:00 AM until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to VNA Horton Hospice Center 2401 Valley Valparaiso 46383 or for Masses, Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Quinn, Dennis 'DQ' Grindlay, Kevin William Kevin McKinley William Grindlay passed away on Bozeman, Dorothy Louise Dorothy Louise Bozeman was the daughter of May 28, 2015, at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. ther to his daughter Jer'riyah D. Wright. Jerry was 1 of 5 children born to Latoya and Jerry Wright.
Jerry has four loving siblings: sisters Terria, Taje, and Jerranique Wright Opal Backus born February 23, 1953 in Wyatt, Missouri. She was taken into eternity on June 1 1, 2015 at Vibra Hospital in Crown Point Indiana. Dorothy received her high school diploma Kevin was born on April 30, 1926, in Dublin, Ireland. He was raised in County Sligo, Ireland, and enlisted in the Royal Air Force as a young man. After World War II Froebel High School jte'j' class of "73" and began an 7f MA $1 early career with US Steel ended, he immigrated to the United States, where he attended Indiana University in Bloomington and ran for the track team.
and brother Jermyah Wright. He was a graduate of Clay High School Class of 2013. Jerry was a great father, brother, nephew, and friend to all of those whom he loved. He loved fashion, clothes, shoes, jewelry, and basketball. Jerry was full of life and was known and loved by many.
He was preceded in death by his grandfatherxs, Richard L. Medcalf and Lindsey Wright, Grandmother Carolyn Crouch, and his Uncle Emuda D. Medcalf. Wake Thursday June 18 12:00 pm 7:00 pm. Funeral Firday June 19 2:00 pm.
All Services at Emmanuel Community 415 Lasalle St. South Bend. IN 46601 All Services rendered by Powell Coleman Funeral Home 3200 15th Ave Gary, IN Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Dennis "DQ" Quinn, age 69, of Hobart, formerly of Gary, passed away on June 13, 2015. DQ was a veteran of the US Army-Viet Nam Conflict and was a member of the VFW in Hobart. He was a member of the Eagles Vl in Ulen ParK, was a retirea Ironworker from Local 395, and was a member of St.
Peter and Paul Catholic Gary Works at age 19, where she served in many positions for 32 years. Dorothy accepted Christ in her life and attended Love Feast COGIC. Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother Opal Backus; brothers Harry, Jimmy, Charles, Lee Anthony, Derrick, and one sister Dorce. She leaves to cherish beautiful memories her loving husband Charles Bozeman four brothers, David (Ella Backus of Missouri, Freeman of Gary, Fantino (Jackie) of Forth Worth Texas, Virgil (Pam), and Gregory of Chicago, Illinois, and two sisters Phyllis (Nobie) and Elane Backus all of Chicago Illinois; three sisters-in-law, Charlotte (Howard) Anderson, Grace (Dwight) Anderson, and Bernadine (Reginald) Buggs; one daughter, Faith (Aaron) Brown, two sons Timothy J. Bozeman, Charles Bozeman III; one step-daughter, Tasha Bozeman; one step-son, Roosevelt (Jamie) Bozeman; two granddaughters, London and Brooklyn Brown; two step-grandsons Jessie Knowles Jr.
and Jarron Knowles, one step-great- grandson Jayden Scales, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Condolences may be sent to 1598 E. 56th Place Hobart IN. 46342. Visitation at Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 12-8 p.m.
(family hour 6-8 p.m.). Funeral service, 1 1 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2015 at Love Feast COGIC, 2456 Chase Street, Gary, IN SMITH BIZ.ll.I. WARXI.R Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries After graduation, he pursued a career in education. He served as a school principal for over forty-five years. His longest tenure was as at Henry S.
Evans Elementary School in Lake Station, Indiana, where he served for over thirty years. He set a record for being the youngest principal in Indiana. For his distinguished service, Kevin was named a "Sagamore of the Wabash," the highest civilian honor that can be bestowed by the Governor of Indiana. He was an avid outdoorsman and particularly enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, and gardening. He passed along his love of the outdoors, especially duck hunting and fly fishing, to several of his sons.
Kevin was known for his warmth, generosity, humility, and unbending integrity. He was quick with a joke and treated everyone he met with kindness and respect. His friends and family will continue to love him dearly, and he will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, and human being. He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia; his sons Ken, Sean (Teresa), Kevin (Ashley), and Patrick Grindlay; his daughter Cathy; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his beloved son Terry (Karen) and his first wife Gloria.
Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Church in Merrillville. DQ was preceded in death by his parents James and Marguerite Quinn; stepmother Catherine Quinn; nephew Richie Herrera "my man He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Sherran; brother Mike (Jackie) Quinn; sister Mary Kay Quinn; mother-in-law, Ann Brantner; sister-in-law-Michelle (Kevin) Mihal; nieces -Erin Trzewik-Quinn; Kim (Tommy) Quinn-Smith, Shawn Quinn and family, Kelly Kaplan and son, Sherri Lynn (Kevin) Guzaites, Valerie Mihal; nephew Joey (Tina) Herrera and family, Jason and Brian Mihal; wonderful cousins in Michigan and California; best friends Frank Renzo, Jeff Chidester, Doug Ashby, Bill Pangiotides, Paul Pushkar and Steve Vode. Special thanks to Dr. Donald Phillips, Dr. Sharon Harig, Dr.
Simiga, and many other along with the St. Mary Medical Center staff and ICU doctors and nurses. Visitation for DQ will be Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart. Funeral service Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Cremation at the Burns Funeral Home Crematory will follow. Please omit flowers, www.burnsfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Walker, Surry Lee Day, Jesse IN LOVING MEMORY Passed away NOV. 2014 Come join us in celebrating His memory on Saturday, June 20, at 1:00 p.m. St. Luke A.M.E.
Zion Church 1300 Jackson, Gary, IN 46407 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Surry Lee Walker, age 77, passed away on June 12, 2015 surrounded by family. Surry was born on June 3, 1938 in Renova, Mississippi. In 1957, he married his high 1 Manuel, Sallie Mae Lacy Sallie Mae Lacy Manuel was born August 16, 1930 in Vaiden, Mississippi. Sallie school sweetheart Queen (Hall). They relocated to Gary, Indiana in 1959.
Surry dedicated his life to was a member of Peters Rock Baptist Church. Sallie retired from Neighborhood serving Jehovah God and he expressed great joy in talking to others about his faith in mm "Sfekj of service. Sallie Manuel Franklin, Jefferson D. Jefferson D. Franklin was born December 15, 1928 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to John and Louise Franklin.
Being seventh of ten children. Affectionately known by his family and friends as "Jeff, Honey and Daddy-O, and He was married to his first wife Essie Champion (deceased) in 1946 and to that union a daughter Gloria Franklin. Then he was married to Pearl Thomas in 1976 and was a step-dad to her boys Cleaster and Willie Thomas and Mclynnerd Bond (all deceased) Jeff served in the US Army in 1955. After an honorable discharge in 1957 he was employed by Inland Steel in East Chicago, IN with 32 years of service. Jeff was a person that was a jack of all trades.
He could build, fix and repair anything that came his way. He was also a person that would assist you if needed. Jeff passed on Friday June 5, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his parents, five brothers Clinton, Theodore, Burt, Leo and Jeff Roe, and his Katherine. He leaves to cherish his memory daughter Gloria Franklin of Milwaukee, WI, two sisters Irene Minor of Jackson, MS, Walteryne Franklin of Ridgeland, MS and one brother Jack (Patricia) Franklin and daughter-in-law Dorothy L.
Thomas all in Gary, IN with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other family members and friends. Visitation Friday June 19, 2015 from a.m. Funeral service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. All services at the Guy Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 1 1th Ave.
Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries departed this life for eternity Friday, June 12, 2015. She i leaves to cherish her memo-I ries three daughters Clarice Jehovah. Prior to his death, he was eagerly looking forward to symbolizing his dedication as one of Jehovah's Witnesses by water baptism. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 19, 2015 from 12pm-8pm at Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant Street, Gary, Indiana. The memorial service will be held Saturday June 20, 2015 at 1pm at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 1401 W. 20th Avenue. smith yy- BIZZlilWARNER Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries (Robert) Hines, JoAnn Williams of Indianapolis, IN and Mary Etta Posey of Milwaukee, WI; four sons J.L. (Georgia Ann) Manuel, Timothy (Diana) Manuel, Andy (Lillie) Manuel, Edgar Manuel and a host of family and friends.
Visitation and Funeral Service will be held on Thursday June 18, 2015 at Peter's Rock Baptist Church 1 725 East 2 1st Avenue Gary, IN. Viewing will begin at until time of service at Arrangements entrusted to Manuel Memorial Funeral Home. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Vickerstaff, Addie Dec. 17, 1917 Jun. 17, 2005 ON YOUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN Sleep on, dear mother, and take thy rest.
We loved you dearly, but God loved you best. Son Ronnie and Granddaughters Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries.
