Mary Handrich (September 15, 1922 – August 11, 2021)
Mary Elizabeth Handrich died August 11, 2021 in Valparaiso, IN, at age 98. She was born to Joseph and Stella (Sharp) Lehman in Kenmare, ND, on September 15, 1922. She was baptized at Spring Valley Mennonite Church in Kenmare. Six years after her father died (in 1928) her mother moved the family to Fairview, MI, where she graduated from Fairview High School in 1940. She studied one year at Hesston (KS) College before marrying Willard Handrich on December 31, 1941. From 1942-45, while Willard served in Civilian Public Service, she
Charles Meitzler (July 24, 1935 – August 4, 2021)
Charles “Charlie” David Meitzler, 86, of Valparaiso, IN, died peacefully on August 4th, 2021. He was born in Rapid City, SD to the late John and Nelly Meitzler. He is preceded in death by His Brother John, stepdaughter Kara Sullivan. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carole; brothers Jimmy Meitzler, Wayne Meitzler, step-daughters, Coleen Wilder, Lynda (Don) Anderson, Cyndi (Keith) Reed; step-sons, Harry Waelde, Jeff (Lily) Smith, Kevin (Stephanie) Lancaster; grandchildren, Clifford Malings, Julie (Chris) Crider, Brittany Waelde, Lindsey Waelde, Perry (Anna) Fishel, Rhiannon Waelde, Caleb Riddle, Josh (Megan)
Mary Ellen Britton (April 24, 1944 – August 8, 2021)
Mary Britton, 77 of Pharr, TX passed away peacefully August 8, 2021 with her family by her sidein Porter, IN.Mary was born April 24th, 1944 in Rhinelander, Wis. to Lewis and Sally Lewis George.On Oct. 12th, 1974 she married John Britton who preceded her in death in Nov. 2017.Mary is survived by her children Bill (Donna) Stovic, Jon (Sarah) Britton, Vicki Britton andDawn Griffith. Grandchildren Ben Stovic, Chris Stovic, Nikki Fraley, Amy Murtaugh, AndreaMiller, Kane Britton, Iden Britton, Kaeden Britton, Kieran Griffith and Brennah Griffith and 6 greatgrandchildren. Also surviving
James Alexander ( April 5, 1972 – July 21, 2021)
James Alexander was preceded in death by his parents; James Carson Alexander and Shirley Gene Gilbert (nee Schaffer). Brother to 8 sisters. James' ashes will be laid to rest beside his Mother at Calvary cemetery in Portage, Indiana.
Glenda Gonzales (September 16, 1937 – July 23, 2021)
Glenda's ashes will be interred at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307 on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 1:00 pm.