Obituaries

August 10, 1940 to August 8, 2013

WINAMAC - Patricia A. Gourley, 72, Rochester, formerly of Star City and Winamac, passed away at 3 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, at Life Care Center in Rochester.

She was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Hammond, to the late Leslie and Victoria Kulczyk Shay. She  married Vernon Gourley on Feb. 25, 1961, in Schererville. He survives.

Also surviving are:
John (Cheri) Gourley, Rochester, Son
Debbie Vandalsen, Rochester, Daughter
Dave (Sue) Gourley, Valparaiso, Son
Karen Baker, Resaca, GA, Daughter
Grandchildrenj: Mindy Jaberg, Julie Hanson, Michelle Warner, Matthew Stevens, Susan Baker, Alyssa Gourley, John Gourley Jr., Shane Vandalsen, Jacob Gourley, Kari Gourley, James Baker, and Scott Baker.
Great Grandchildren include: Joseph, Braxton, Lila, Sophia, Kaylee
Delores Dixon, Schererville, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Barbara, Sister

Mrs. Gourley was a former resident of Star City and Winamac. She moved to Rochester three years ago. She was a former employee of Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Winamac. She enjoyed gardening, yard work, and loved being with her family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday (Aug. 11) at the funeral home, with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.