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Louisa Ailes Obituary
Louisa M. (nee Spagna) Ailes
VALPARAISO, IN - Louisa M. (nee Spagna) Ailes, age 91, passed away on Friday May 10, 2019. Born in Valparaiso, IN on June 28, 1927 to the late Calisto and Lucia (nee Gabellini) Spagna. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Married Clarence W. Ailes on June 21, 1949 at St. Paul Church.
Survived by sons; David (Susan) Ailes, Michael (JoAnn) Ailes; daughter, Mary (James) Clifford; 13 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; two Great Great Grandchildren; brother, Neno (Pat) Spagna. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clarence W. Ailes (1997); sister, Mary Wallace; brother, Ernie Spagna.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso IN. Rev. Jeff Burton officiating. Interment, St. Paul Cemetery, Valparaiso IN. Friends may call on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at St. Paul Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Church Arrangements made by DYKES FUNERAL HOME, INC., Valparaiso IN, (219) 462-3125.
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Maureen Taylor
May 16, 2019
To the family of Louisa Ailes. I'm sorry for your loss. There are not too many of the old Blalocks coffee clutchers left. Yours was the only house on a hill and we used to roll down it. I rolled over a bee one time and got stung on my stomach. Remember the Bonds, Proffits, Johnson's, Higgins and Miller's (me)?
Our dad's used to play poker together. Our mother's would meet every morning for coffee. I think you had already moved to a new house when Mary was born. I always liked your mom and dad. I still saw him when I was an adult because of his being a reserve police officer. My husband was an officer. Anyway, I heard she had Alzheimer's. So did my dad,Oscar. He died at 86. My mom, Bev, passed at 55 from a heart attack. I hope you've all had a good life. Best wishes to you all. Maureen Miller Taylor
John Spagna
May 15, 2019
Aunt Dolly, may God take your hand and reunite you with Uncle Clarence. Be forever at peace, God Bless you.
Richard Jacks
May 14, 2019
So sorry for your loss Dave my prayers are with your family
SH
May 14, 2019
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you continue to feel comforted by the loving support of your family and friends and also from God Almighty who will give you the strength to get through these challenging times. Psalms 94 : 18-19
Carol Pomeroy
May 13, 2019
Dear aunt Dolly, we will miss you, you are with uncle clarence and Dad, Aunt mary, grandma and grandpa spagna and all you're loved ones and friends, rest in peace, luv you so much
Kristin, Chris & Hayden DeSalle
May 13, 2019
Thinking of you and your family. Sending love to you all!
Stacey, Jason, and Tyler Oness
May 13, 2019
Love you, miss you already. You are with your true love again.
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