JACKSON TOWNSHIP
Mary Ruth Obermeier, age 83, of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at her home under hospice care.
She was born in Jackson Township to Lawrence S. Anderson and Olga Regina Anderson.
She married May 21, 1949 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Chesterton to Gustave Obermeier of Chicago, IL who preceded her in death on October 24, 2001.
Mary is survived by her sister, Olga R. Korthals of Chesterton; sister-in-law, Eloise Anderson of Boise, ID; sister-in-law, Mary "Evelyn" Anderson of Austin, TX; nieces and nephews: Debra Anderson, Richard (Vicki) Anderson, Paul (Sue) Anderson, Philip (Barbara) Anderson, Mary Lou Anderson, Rajeanne L. Korthals, John L. (Susan) Korthals, James T. (Deidre) Korthals, Jr., and Victoria Nicholson; 17 great nieces and nephews; and four great- great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers: Carl Anderson, Douglas L. Anderson, William W. Anderson, Lawrence S. Anderson, and John A. Anderson; nephew, Mark Anderson; sister-in-law, Jenny Anderson; and brother-in-law, James T. Korthals, Sr.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2050 W. 1100 N., Chesterton with Rev. Jane Aicher officiating.
Burial Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN.
The family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the White- Love Funeral Home, 525 S. 2nd Street, Chesterton, IN.
Memorials may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Porter County Visiting Nurses Association - Hospice Care.
Mary Obermeier was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Chesterton for her entire life. She served as a member of the Altar Guild and the Bell Choir. She worked for many years as part of the family business, Anderson Orchards in Jackson Township. Mary graduated from Jackson High School and never missed a reunion with her brother, John and sister, Olga. She was a loving and caring aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. She never forgot a birthday, anniversary or special event. Mary made the best apple pies in Jackson Township and taught many of her nieces and nephews the secret. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. For information, call White-Love Funeral Home (219) 926-1309.
Published in The Times on December 7, 2010
JACKSON TOWNSHIP
Mary Ruth Obermeier, age 83, of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at her home under hospice care.
She was born in Jackson Township to Lawrence S. Anderson and Olga Regina Anderson.
She married May 21, 1949 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Chesterton to Gustave Obermeier of Chicago, IL who preceded her in death on October 24, 2001.
Mary is survived by her sister, Olga R. Korthals of Chesterton; sister-in-law, Eloise Anderson of Boise, ID; sister-in-law, Mary "Evelyn" Anderson of Austin, TX; nieces and nephews: Debra Anderson, Richard (Vicki) Anderson, Paul (Sue) Anderson, Philip (Barbara) Anderson, Mary Lou Anderson, Rajeanne L. Korthals, John L. (Susan) Korthals, James T. (Deidre) Korthals, Jr., and Victoria Nicholson; 17 great nieces and nephews; and four great- great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers: Carl Anderson, Douglas L. Anderson, William W. Anderson, Lawrence S. Anderson, and John A. Anderson; nephew, Mark Anderson; sister-in-law, Jenny Anderson; and brother-in-law, James T. Korthals, Sr.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2050 W. 1100 N., Chesterton with Rev. Jane Aicher officiating.
Burial Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN.
The family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the White- Love Funeral Home, 525 S. 2nd Street, Chesterton, IN.
Memorials may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Porter County Visiting Nurses Association - Hospice Care.
Mary Obermeier was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Chesterton for her entire life. She served as a member of the Altar Guild and the Bell Choir. She worked for many years as part of the family business, Anderson Orchards in Jackson Township. Mary graduated from Jackson High School and never missed a reunion with her brother, John and sister, Olga. She was a loving and caring aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. She never forgot a birthday, anniversary or special event. Mary made the best apple pies in Jackson Township and taught many of her nieces and nephews the secret. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. For information, call White-Love Funeral Home (219) 926-1309.
Published in The Times on December 7, 2010
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