Dorothy Sindelar, of Chesterton, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 at Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home, LaPorte. She was 86.

She was born Oct. 15, 1919 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Chernock) Perkaus, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters, Bonita Clark, of Chino, Calif and Cathy (Michael) Lewis of Chesterton; four grandchildren, Timothy (Karen McClarnand) Ledbetter of Lake Mary, Fla., Tamera (Ernest) Ramirez of Chino, Calif., Cara (Robert) Gonzales of Phoenix, Ariz. and Matthew Lewis of Chesterton; six great-grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua, Jonathan, Jordana Ramirez and Mason Ledbetter and Jacob Gonzalez; a sister, Mary Gornick of Burbank, Ill. and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Vincent A. Sindelar in 1994 and a sister, Evelyn Bures.

Dorothy was an employee of Western Electric for 15 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradenton, Fla. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, was an avid reader and bingo player. She crocheted many beautiful items over the years and very much enjoyed working with many types of crafts. She was a resident of Chesterton for the past three years.

A memorial mass will be offered at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Chino Hills, Calif.

Memorials may be given to the Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry, Chesterton or to your local Food Pantry in Dorothy’s name.

Arrangements are under the direction of White-Love Funeral Home, Chesterton, 926-1309.

Posted 12/9/2005