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Alice M. (?) was born on 13 June 1912 in Illinois.^1,2 She died on 23 July 1993, at age 81, in Waukegan, Lake, Illinois.²

Fred Gale Spiker was born on 8 September 1924 in Gary, Lake, Indiana.^1,2 He and Mardella M. Roach were married in 1945.³ He and Mardella M. Roach were divorced on 25 May 1970 in Hubbard County, Minnesota.³ He and Beverly Jean Hanson were married on 18 January 1971 in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas.⁴ He died on 5 May 2009, at age 84, in Ely, St Louis, Minnesota.^4,2

11th Airborne US Army- WWll.⁴ Fred Gale Spiker was a Crane Operator/ Electrician-US Steel/Owner- Operator Spike's Peak Resort.⁴ Fred Gale Spiker, age 84 of Eagle's Nest Lake died Tuesday, May 05, 2009 in the Ely Bloomenson Nursing Home. He was born September 8, 1924 in Gary, IN, the son of James and Myrtle Spiker, and was a graduate of Edison High School in Gary, IN. Fred served his country during WWII in the US Army. He was trained as a glider pilot and then attended paratrooper training. He served in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne and was a recipient of multiple Bronze Stars. He was employed by US Steel on the Gary Iron Works as a Crane Operator and later an electrician. Fred moved to Park Rapids, MN in 1963 where he owned and operated Spike's Peak Resort on Little Mantrap Lake. In 1967 he moved to the Virginia area and was employed by US Steel Minntac as an Electrician retiring in 1976. It was during this time he met Beverly Hanson and they were married on January 18, 1971 in Hot Springs, Ark. After his US Steel retirement, Fred moved to Eagle's Nest Lake and was employed by Inland Steels' Minorca Mine as an Electrical Foreman, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Tower Lion's Club and the Eagles Nest Senior Citizens. Fred enjoyed gardening, putzing around the house, hunting and fishing. He liked cars, and drove racecars in his earlier days. He was an energetic, generous man with a keen sense of humor who loved to spend time with his kids and grand kids.
Fred is survived by his children, Fred Wayne Spiker of Phoenix, AZ, Gary (Teresa) Spiker of Dewey, AZ, Gary (Beth) Adams of Duluth, Ken (Marie) Adams of Toney, AL, Kathleen (Henry) Sande of Gilbert, Cheryl Adams of Sawyer, MN, Bonnie Adams of Ely, Jim (Evie) Adams of Niles, MI, and DeAnn Schatz of Ely; sisters, Sharon Jenkins of Demotte, IN and Darlene Prebys of Las Vegas, NV; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly; and a sister.
A Gathering time for Family & Friends will be held Friday, May 8, 2009 from 12 Noon until the 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service in Bauman's Vermilion Funeral Home. Pastor Mike Wefel will officiate.
Family Services provided by Bauman-Vermilion, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Tower.

Virginia Francis Spiker was born on 29 July 1928 in Gary, Lake, Indiana.¹ She and Arthur Warren Reimer were married on 3 July 1945 in Indiana.² She died in September 1964, at age 36. She was buried in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Lake, Indiana.

Darlene Mardell Spiker was born on 18 October 1937 in Gary, Lake, Indiana.^1,2 She and Robert Eugene Prebys were married on 28 May 1955 in Indiana.³ She died on 18 December 2011, at age 74, in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.² She was buried in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (J-1272), Boulder City, Clark, Nevada.²

Marlene Sharon Spiker was born on 24 October 1940 in Gary, Lake, Indiana.¹ She and John (Jack) J. Jenkins were married on 21 October 1961.¹ She died on 4 June 2009, at age 68, in DeMotte, Jasper, Indiana.¹ She was buried on 9 June 2009 in Holland Cemetry, DeMotte, Jasper, Indiana.²

Marlene Sharon Spiker was a Station Mechanic-Nipsco.¹
MARLENE SHARON JENKINS DeMotte, Indiana Marlene Sharon Jenkins 68 of DeMotte passed away on June 4, 2009 at St. Anthony Hospice Center, with her loving family by her side.

Born on October 24, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the Late James and Myrtle (Carpenter) Spiker.

On October 21, 1961 she married John J. Jenkins. She worked for Nipsco as a Station Mechanic, was a Member of the American Reformed Church in DeMotte, assisted with many of the Ladies Groups at church, enjoyed playing pinnochole, and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Jenkins; brothers, Fred Spiker, James Spiker; sister, Virginia Reimer. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Lisa) Smith of Wheatfield, James Jenkins of DeMotte; daughters, Wanda (Martin) Mitchell of Lafayette, Dawn Jenkins of DeMotte; sister, Darlene Prebys of Las Vegas. Marlene had 11 loving grandchildren and 7 loving great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday June 9, 2009 at 11 am in the Frazier Funeral Home 621 S. Halleck DeMotte, In 46310, with Pastor Dan Jelsma Officiating, burial will follow in the Holland Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday June 8, 2009 from 2pm- 8pm at the Frazier Funeral Home of DeMotte.

Memorials in Marlene's honor may be given to the American Diabetic Assoc. To leave an online condolence please visit www.frazierfuneralhome.net
Published in Post-Tribune on June 7, 2009.

John (Jack) J. Jenkins was born on 24 December 1938 in Gary, Lake, Indiana.² He and Marlene Sharon Spiker were married on 21 October 1961.¹ He died on 16 October 2008, at age 69, in DeMotte, Jasper, Indiana.² He was buried on 30 October 2008 in Holland Cemetry, DeMotte, Jasper, Indiana.^2,1

John (Jack) J. Jenkins was a Welder.² Biography
John J. Jenkins "Jack" passed away on October 16, 2008 at his home with his family by his side. Born on December 24, 1938 to Clifford & Mary Jenkins. Jack worked for Area Welding & Supply. A Graduate of Horace Man High School Gary, Indiana. He also was a member of the American Reformed Church in Demotte, and loved his family they were everything to him. Jack will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. May his memory be Eternal.

Visitation
Sunday October 19, 2008, 2:00pm - 8:00pm at FRAZIER FUNERAL HOME-TODD CHAPEL
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Funeral Service
Monday October 20, 2008, 11:00am at FRAZIER FUNERAL HOME-TODD CHAPEL
Pastor Dan Jelsma Officiating Interment in Holland Cemetery

Born: December 24, 1938
Place of Birth: Gary, Indiana
Death: October 16, 2008
Place of Death: RESIDENCE
Occupation: Welding
Organizations: Member of the American Reformed Church of Demotte

Survived By
Marlene Sharon Jenkins, Spouse
Wanda(Martin) Mitchell, Daughter
Dawn Jenkins, Daughter
Jerry(Lisa) Smith, Son
James(Christie) Jenkins, Son
Sandra(Cliff) St. Clair, Sister
Cliff Jenkins, Brother
11 Grandchildren 6 Great Grandchildren

Memorial donations can be made to American Heart Assoc.

Robert Eugene Prebys was born on 11 October 1931 in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana.^2,1 He and Darlene Mardell Spiker were married on 28 May 1955 in Indiana.³ He died on 13 October 2000, at age 69, in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.^2,4 He was buried on 20 October 2000 in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Section J, Grave 1272), Boulder City, Clark, Nevada.^4,5

U.S. Marine Corps-Korea- 01 Nov 1950-31 Jul 1954.¹ Robert Eugene Prebys was an Aerospace Industry Accountant.¹ Robert E. Prebys

Robert E. Prebys, 69, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospital. He was born Oct. 13, 1931, in South Bend, Ind. A resident for 11 years, he was an accountant in the aerospace industry for 35 years and a Korean War Marine Corps veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene; three daughters, Lori Rosenbaum and Christine Fortenberry, both of Las Vegas, and Roberta Allen of Texas; one son, Theodore Prebys of California; four brothers, Theodore C. Prebys and Conrad Prebys, both of California, Ronald Prebys of Kentucky and Paul Prebys of Alabama; and four grandchildren.

Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 2983 Fremont St., is handling private arrangements.

Arthur Warren Reimer and Virginia Francis Spiker were married on 3 July 1945 in Indiana.² He died in 1985.

Arthur Warren Reimer was a Chemist/ Engineer.³

James Lowell Spiker was born on 8 February 1933 in Gary, Lake, Indiana.² He died on 13 March 1934, at age 1, in Gary, Lake, Illinois.^1,2 He was buried on 15 March 1934 in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Lake, Indiana.^2,3