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- "Dennie came first and bought the house and property by the lake. Then came Rox next, and according to Dennie, Carl and Leslie came "about the same time". The guys all lived there together for some time (I don't know if Polly was there cooking for them or not) and when they began finding their own places to live then brought their wives up. Then when Dennie and Polly got another place Rox and Ruth bought the lake property from Dennie. "
Dennis L. Wallace, 88 of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born October 9, 1927 in Edgar County, Illinois, the son of Leslie Jackson and Orlia (Tingley) Wallace. Dennis was a pit operator with Smith Ready Mix for 42 years. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Polly (Ingram) Wallace, who survives in Valparaiso. Also surviving are his sons, D. Keith (Linda) Wallace of Valparaiso, Terry (Karen) Wallace of North Dakota and Patrick (Linda) Wallace of Hebron, his daughters Phyllis (Steve) Cotton of Valparaiso and Beth Ann (Dave) Denhard of Michigan, 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and a brother James Yates of Casey, IL. His parents, 5 brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015, 4-7 PM at Bartholomew Funeral Home, 102 Monroe St, Valparaiso. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, 10:30 AM at Bartholomew Funeral Home, Pastor Don Good officiating. Burial in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Memorial Donations may be made to the donor’s choice.
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