Annabelle “Ann”
Folk, age 90 of Chesterton, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017,
in Milton, Florida.
She was born on
December 23, 1926, in Gary, Indiana, to Cecil and Mabel (Crowe) Kirkby.
She is survived by
her children, Becky (Doug) Fekete of Mesa, Arizona, John (Carol) Walsh of
Tucson, Arizona, Patrick (Julie) Walsh of Chesterton, Bud (Narintorn) Walsh
of Milton, Florida and Tim (Stacey) Walsh of Chesterton, 11 grandchildren
and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, first
husband, James Walsh; second husband, Charles Folk; sons, Daniel and William
Walsh and brother, Larry Kirkby.
Ann was a lifelong
area resident and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She was a Weight
Watchers leader for 16 years, sang in the church choir and was an excellent
seamstress.
A memorial mass
will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick
Catholic Church, 638 N. Calumet Chesterton, IN, 46304, with Father Jon
Plavcan officiating.
Memorial visitation
will be held at the church from 10:00 am until the time of mass at 10:30 am.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church.
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