Portage, Indiana
WANDA J. WAUGH PORTAGE, IN Wanda J. Waugh, age 81, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010. She was born on October 5, 1928 in Muhlenberg, KY, the daughter of Harold and Velma Wilkerson. She was married to Richard E. Waugh on June 19, 1948. She worked as a payroll clerk for Lever Brothers in Whiting. Wanda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a friend to all. Wanda is survived by her loving family sons: Richard (Cindy) Waugh of Portage, and Timothy Waugh of Hammond; grandchildren: Heather Waugh, Nicholaus (Tia) Waugh, Stephanie Waugh, and Nathan Waugh; one great-grandson; brother, Harold (Janie) Edwards of Ocala, FL., and other loving family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: her husband Richard E. Waugh who preceded her in death on September 15, 1979, and her sister, Frieda Edwards. A visitation for Wanda Waugh will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Rees Funeral Home – Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue with services following at 12:00 PM. Burial will be Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Schererville. Memorials in Wanda's memory may be made to the V.N.A. Hospice. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 762-3013 or online at: www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
Rich, Tim and family, you have my sincere sympathy. I had not seen your mother in many years, but did talk to her on the phone. May God grant you His comfort. She is with Him.
Karen Pierce-Gehling
March 04, 2010 | Fishers, IN
Rich, Cindy, Tim, I am sorry to hear about Aunt Wonda. However we can be comforted that she is not in pain where she is as I'm sure she is with Uncle Dick and he's showing her around heaven. May you Be comforted by all your memories, family, and friends
Jackie & Luke Fixter
March 03, 2010 | Knoxville, TN
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Bruce &Beckie Smith
March 03, 2010 | Merrillville, IN
Mrs Waugh kindly helped me start my display in Nov. 2000 for her nephew, Army Sp4 Gary Edwards that is in Washington Irving Elelmentary School in Hammond, Indiana. SP4 Edwards was awarded a silver star for taking out an enemy machine gun position singlehandedly in January 1967 while wounded and out of rifle ammo losing his life in the process. I grew up near him and his brother Kenny Edwards and also attended Irving School.
David K.
March 02, 2010 | Santa Barbara, CA
Rich, Cindy, and Tim, Sara and I were saddened to hear of your mother's departure. We have many wonderful memories that go back several decades. Because of our work situations, and also because of the time of the funeral, neither one of us will be able to be present with you. I would like to leave you with a word of comfort and admonition at this time. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth...
Al and Sara Stoner
March 02, 2010 | Merrillville, IN
I am sadden to hear of Wanda's passing though rejoice in that she knew the Lord Jesus as her Saviour.
Lori Gehrke Biagiotti
March 02, 2010 | Bradenton, FL
