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Robert J. (Bob) Gawenda was born on 13 September 1973.² He died on 26 February 1995, at age 21.^1,2 He was buried in Oakwod Cemetery, Joliet, Will, Illinois.²

Jennie Mangerson was born on 3 January 1885 in Sweden.¹ She and Frederick (Fred) Banard Carpenter were married in 1900 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.² She died in April 1966, at age 81.¹ She was buried in Merrillville Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake, Indiana.¹

Myrtle Carpenter was born on 26 November 1904 in Illinois.¹ She died in November 1986, at age ~82, in DeMotte, Jasper, Indiana.¹

Florence Lyda Carpenter was born on 26 January 1910 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.¹ She died on 21 December 1982, at age 72, in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.^1,2

George Ramsey Bellar was born on 19 November 1905 in Tennessee.¹ He died on 11 August 1999, at age 93.

George Ramsey Bellar was an Employee in U.S. Steel- Gary, Indiana.² (Tucson Citizen August 14, 1999)
BELLAR, George Ramsey, born November 19, 1905, died August 11, 1999. On November 19, 1905, "A Beautiful Son" was born to Sydney and Lulu Bellar, they named him George Ramsey Bellar. He was the fourth child born into this family of nine. At an early age, George Ramsey Bellar proclaimed Christ as his personal savior. George had worked for U.S. Steel in Gary, Indiana for 49 years. He was united in Holy Matrimony with Florence Lyda Carpenter and to this union was born three children, George, Wayne Lowell (deceased) and Joan. He leaves his cherished memories to one son, George and one daughter, Joan; seven grandchildren (one deceased) and 12 great-grandchildren. }May our Father, our Papa find peace and comfort in the Arms of the Lord, Forever loved." Visitation will be Saturday, August 14, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

George Bellar was born on 18 November 1929 in Indiana.^3,2 He died on 5 February 2012, at age 82.³ He was buried in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Lake, Indiana.³¹

George Bellar was educated in IIT MBA.¹ He was an Employee in Inland Steel/ Thrall Car.¹ (The Northwest Indiana TimesFebruary 7, 2012)
GEORGE R. BELLAR, JR. MUNSTER, IN
George R. Bellar, Jr., age 82, of Munster, passed away February 5, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia Bellar; sons: Scott (Sheri) Bellar and Robert (Jeannie) Bellar; grandchildren: Stephany, Matthew, Michael, Cordilia, Gabriel, and Conner; sister, Joan McFall and family. Preceded in death by his son, Mark Bellar; parents: George and Florence; and brother, Lowell. George was a proud war veteran. He served 1946-1949 as SGT. USAF and 1951-1952 AEM2C USNR. He was a member of the VFW in Munster. George received his Bachelors degree in business from Indiana University and MBA from IIT. He was a dedicated employee of Inland Steel for 27 years and Thrall Car for 10 years. George was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Ave. Schererville, IN). Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Parkinson's Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018. For information, please call 219-365-9554. www.chapellawnfunerals.com.

Lowell Wayne Bellar was born on 15 July 1931 in Indiana.² He died on 1 December 1950, at age 19, in North Korea.^1,2 He was buried in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Lake, Indiana.²

United States Army Private First Class. Killed in action at the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea during the Korean War. His remains were discovered in 2001 and identified in 2005.

Mark Wayne Bellar was born on 24 October 1958.¹ He died on 7 July 1994, at age 35.¹ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, Lake, Indiana.¹

James G. Spiker was born on 22 February 1904 in Idaho. He died on 21 September 1973, at age 69.

Fred Gale Spiker was born on 8 September 1924 in Gary, Lake, Indiana. He and Mardelle M. Roach were married before 16 February 1943.¹ He and Mardelle M. Roach were divorced on 25 May 1970 in Hubbard County, Minnesota.² He and Beverly Jean Hanson were married on 18 January 1971 in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas.³ He died on 5 March 2009, at age 84, in Ely, St Louis, Minnesota.³

Fred Gale Spiker was a Crane Operator/Electrician in U.S. Steel-Gary, Indiana.³ 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.

Darlene Mardell Spiker was born on 18 October 1937 in Indiana.¹ She died on 18 December 2011, at age 74, in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.^1,2 She was buried in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (J-1272), Boulder City, Clark, Nevada.¹

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 1961.² She died on 4 June 2009, at age 68, in Crown Point, Lake, Indiana.¹ She was buried in Holland Cemetery, DeMotte, Jasper, Indiana.¹

Marlene Sharon Spiker was a Station Mechanic in Nipsco.² 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 pinochle 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 the Post-Tribune on 6/7/2009.

Beverly Jean Hanson was born on 29 February 1932 in Eveleth, St Louis, Minnesota.^2,3 She and Fred Gale Spiker were married on 18 January 1971 in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas.¹ She died on 29 April 1997, at age 65, in Ely, St Louis, Minnesota.²