Obituaries

February 10, 1914 to November 15, 2018

WINAMAC - Lillian Jane Vedok, 104, of Winamac, passed away at 5:25 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 10, 1914, in Hinsdale, IL, to the late Irvin and Alice Mae Hoffman Oldfield. Lillian married John Vedok on Dec. 27, 1930. He passed away March 19, 1975.

She is survived by: 
Dorothy A. Kline, Winamac, Daughter 
Elizabeth J. Thompson, Winamac, Daughter 
Mary A. (David) Thill, Janesville, WI, Daughter 
Stephen (Sue) Vedok, Lombard, IL, Son 
33 Grandchildren 
55 Great Grandchildren 
28 Great Great Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Ruth Hewitt, Sister 
John Vedok, Jr., Son 
Catherine A. Liddicoatt, Daughter 
Lorraine Lockridge, Step-Daughter 
Wilma Vedok, Daughter-in-law 
JoAnn Vedok, Daughter-in-law 
Violet (Norman) Faber, Step-Daughter 
Michael (Wilda) Vedok Sr., Step-Son 
Anna (Edward), Koekenberg, Step-Daughter 
Joseph Vedok, Step-Son 
Gail Lynn Pearl, Granddaughter 
Michael Vedok Jr., Grandson 
Lloyd H. Kline, Son-in-law 
Kenneth Thompson, Son-in-law 
Hazel Smith, Step-Sister 
Adeline Heeg, Step-Sister 
Joseph Schleteka, Step-Brother 
Albert Schleteka, Step-Brother 
Harlow Heeg, Step-Brother

Mrs. Vedok was a devoted wife and loving mother who loved having her family around her. She enjoyed baking and cooking, especially making her famous nut bread, her apple-and-cheese strudel and the best fried chicken in the world. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 5 p.m., Sunday (Nov. 18), at the funeral home  with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Hickory Creek Activities Fund.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.