Mary Grace "Tiny" Wildes  

She was small in size and was known by many as "Tiny," but her spirit and strength ...

Death Notices Nov. 5, 2010 - Plymouth Pilot

CULVER — Mary “Tiny” Wildes, Culver, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. Arrangements are pending with Odom Funeral Home, 104 E. Lake Shore Dr., Culver.

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Mary G. "Tiny" Wildes
October 27, 1923 - November 5, 2010

Mary G. "Tiny" Wildes, 87 of Culver, Indiana, died at 10:55AM on November 5, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver, Indiana.

Tiny was born to Vincent Roppolo and Lina Rizzo on October 27, 1923 in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Emerson High School. She was married on November 24, 1945 at St. Anthony's Rectory in Gary to Charles "Ted" Wildes. Together they raised 5 children. Ted preceded her in death in 1999.

Tiny was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver, Indiana. She was as a very good cook. Mary will be greatly missed by many.

Tiny is survived by her sons - Terry (Janice Ritz) Wildes of Crown Point, Indiana, Tim (Susan) Wildes of Warsaw, Indiana, and Kevin (Sherri) Wildes of South Bend, Indiana, daughters - Sue (Danny) Deneen of Noblesville, Indiana, and Paulette (Bill) Shaw of Chicago, Illinois, 12 Grandchildren - Emily, Austin, Danielle, Jason and Nathan Wildes, Alice (Mike) Dominguez, and Kaley and Rory Deneen, Harry (Angella) Pierce, Thaddeus Pierce & fiance Esther White, Molly (Drew) Wilkerson, and Melissa Wildes (Bret) West, 5 Great Grandchildren - Connor, Quinn, Fin, and Annora Mae Pierce, and Caleb West, 1 Sister and 2 Brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.


A time to share memories with Tiny's family will be at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver, Indiana on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM EDT. There will be no funeral services. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Culver Community Pantry, Attn: Pat Birk - Treasurer, 307 N. Plymouth St., Culver, Indiana 46511.

http:/ www. odomfuneralhome.com/ wildesm.htm

11/8/2010 - Rochester Sentinel

Mary G. Wildes, 87, of Culver, died Friday at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver.

The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

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November 8, 2010
Mary G. Wildes
Oct. 27, 1923 — Nov. 5, 2010

CULVER — Mary G. Wildes, 87, of Culver died at 10:55 a.m. Nov. 5, 2010 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

Mary was born to Vincent Roppolo and Lina Rizzo on Oct. 27, 1923 in Gary. She graduated from Emmerson High School.

She was married Nov. 24, 1945 at St. Anthony’s Rectory in Gary to Charles “Ted” Wildes. Together they raised five children. Ted preceded her in death in 1999.

Mary was a member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver. She was a very good cook. Mary will be greatly missed by many.

Mary is survived by: her sons, Terry (Janice Ritz) Wildes of Crown Point, Tim (Susan) Wildes of Warsaw, and Kevin (Sherri) Wildes of South Bend; daughters, Sue (Danny) Deneen of Noblesville, and Paulette (Bill) Shaw of Chicago, Ill.; 12 grandchildren, Emily, Austin, Danielle, Jason and Nathan Wildes, Alice Dominguez, and Kaley and Rory Deneen, Harry (Angela) Pierce, Thaddeus Pierce and fiance Esther White, Molly (Drew) Wilkerson, and Melissa Wildes (Bret) West; five great-grandchildren, Connor, Quinn, Fin, and Annora Mae Pierce, and Caleb West; one sister; and two brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A time to share memories with Mary’s family will be at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be no funeral services. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Culver Community Food Pantry, Culver.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the obituary page at www.odomfuneralhome.com.

The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

Plymouth Pilot
South Bend tribune - 7/8 Nov. 2010

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Mary G. ‘Tiny’ Wildes
Oct. 27, 1923 — Nov. 5, 2010

CULVER — Mary G. “Tiny” Wildes, 87, of Culver died at 10:55 a.m. Nov. 5, 2010 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

Mary was born to Vincent Roppolo and Lina Rizzo on Oct. 27, 1923 in Gary. She graduated from Emmerson High School. She was married Nov. 24, 1945 at St. Anthony’s Rectory in Gary to Charles “Ted” Wildes. Together they raised five children. Ted preceded her in death in 1999.

Mary was a member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver. She was a very good cook. Mary will be greatly missed by many.

Mary is survived by: her sons, Terry (Janice Ritz) Wildes of Crown Point, Tim (Susan) Wildes of Warsaw, and Kevin (Sherri) Wildes of South Bend; daughters, Sue (Danny) Deneen of Noblesville, and Paulette (Bill) Shaw of Chicago, Ill.; 12 grandchildren, Emily, Austin, Danielle, Jason and Nathan Wildes, Alice (Mike) Dominguez, and Kaley and Rory Deneen, Harry (Angella) Pierce, Thaddeus Pierce and fiance Esther White, Molly (Drew) Wilkerson, and Melissa Wildes (Bret) West; five great-grandchildren, Connor, Quinn, Fin, and Annora Mae Pierce, and Caleb West; one sister; and two brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A time to share memories with Mary’s family will be at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver, Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be no funeral services. Interment will be private.

Friends are planning a mass service at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15.


In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Culver Community Food Pantry, Culver.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the obituary page at www.odomfuneralhome.com.

The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

November 9, 2010 - Plymouth Pilot
November 11, 2010 - Culver Citizen