CHAMPAIGN – Anne Marie Fjelde, 70, of Indianapolis, formerly of Champaign, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at home.

Ms. Fjelde was born Sept. 16, 1936, in Urbana, daughter of Olaf and Bertha Fjelde. She is survived by her children, Deborah Spalding and Robert Kuhne of Champaign and Erik Kuhne of Indianapolis; five grandchildren; and her brother, Rik Fjelde of Galena. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ms. Fjelde grew up in Urbana and was a 1953 graduate of University High School and Wesleyan Memorial School of Nursing in Chicago in 1957.

She was a registered nurse and worked in Urbana and Indianapolis. During her lifetime, she volunteered for and served as an adviser of several local social service and health organizations. She attended Trinity Episcopal Church.

A memorial service was held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3243 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, on Thursday, Feb. 15. A burial service will be at Mount Hope Mausoleum, 611 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Champaign, Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to The National Association for Down Syndrome, P.O. 206, Wilmette, IL 60091.

Shirley Brothers Mortuaries, 9606 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, is handling arrangements.

WESTVILLE – Duane G. Lutchka, "Big D," 71, of Westville, was called home to be with his heavenly father at 1:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville. He was born on Nov. 23, 1935, the son of Anthony and Helen (Strako) Lutchka in Westville. He was united in marriage to Marian Kotcher on Oct. 25, 1958, at St. Isaac's Jogues Parish in Georgetown.

Duane had 48 years of marriage to his wife, Marian, who will miss him dearly. He was affectionately known as "Big D" to everyone. He was a graduate of Westville High School class of 1955. He served two years in the U.S. Army. He retired from Hyster in 1998 after 42 years of service and was a member of the ILTBU. He was a member of St. Mary's Church. Duane enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards, grilling and mushrooming. He cherished his time spent with his family. His sense of humor will not be forgotten, and he was loved by many. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Those close to Duane who will miss him include, his sons, Duane A. Lutchka of Westville, David (Cindy) Lutchka of Danville, Daniel (Denise) Lutchka of Carbondale and Douglas Lutchka of Oakwood; his daughters, Dianne (Don) Lauterjung of Ottawa and Darlene (Aaron) Workman of Carbondale; his grandchildren, Kristen Wallace, Dustin Lutchka, Sarah Lutchka, Nicole Lutchka, Daniel Lutchka, Delayna Lutchka, David Andrew Lutchka and Autumn Lutchka; his great-grandchild, Nolan Wallace; his step-grandson, Aaron Carson; his step-great-grandchildren, Amber Carson, Elizabeth Carson and Erin Carson; his brothers, Joseph (Mary) Lutchka of Westville and Anthony (Linda) Lutchka of Westville; and his sister, Debbie (Bruce) Anderson of Williamsport, Ind. Duane was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Philip Lutchka.

A celebration of Duane's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at St. Mary's Church of Westville. Father John Paninski will officiate the service. A visitation is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at Sunset-Urbas Funeral Chapel, 414 S. State St., Westville. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be given in Duane's name to the American Heart Association and/or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.