Delores Ada Stringham

Delores Ada Stringham obituary

Delores Ada Stringham

Delores Stringham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartholomew Funeral Home - Valparaiso on Jul. 16, 2025.

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Delores Stringham, 94 of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born March 3, 1931 in Valparaiso, the daughter of Elmer and Blanche (Doty) Stringham. Delores was US Army Veteran in the motor pool and a carpenter. She did construction Missionary work in Africa, woodworking and fostered 53 children. She is survived by her friends Donna and Adam Villarruel and Dale and Amy Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister and 7 brothers. There will be no services at this time.

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Heidy Santos

July 17, 2025

Sending love and prayers to the family. Loved Dolores so much. Always had her spoiled when I was taking care of her. I will never forget the smile on her face when I bought her the hat with the paw prints on it. Made her whole day. She will definitely be missed.

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102 E. Monroe St., Valparaiso, IN 46383

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