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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Brent C. Medley( March 14, 1937 - August 16, 2012 )
Brent C. Medley, 75, of Kentland, passed away unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 in Iroquois Memorial Hospital of Watseka, Illinois. He was born March 14, 1937 in Chesterton to the late Donald and Thelma (Reglein) Medley and was a 1955 graduate of Chesterton High School. Mr. Medley served in the United States Marines from 1956 serving at Camp Pendleton in California and was honorably discharged in 1958. His marriage was to Ann Chellberg on October 28, 1961 in Augsburg Lutheran Church in Porter, Indiana. She survives. Mr. Medley worked as a line serviceman for Northern Indiana Public Service Company for 35 years retiring in 1992. He is a 52 year member of American Legion Post #23 of Kentland. Brent was an avid South Newton High School sports fan and was a member of Oak Springs Country Club in St. Anne, Illinois. He also enjoyed woodworking, tinkering in his garage and mowing. Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Joy Sands (husband: Jeff) of Brook, Jill Hardebeck of Kentland, Shelly Medley Hall of Goodland and Karen Miiller (husband: Dave) of Marion, IN; a brother, Morriss Medley of Walkerton, IN and a sister, Wanda Lott (husband: Billy) of LaPorte, IN. Brent loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Craig Sands (wife: Danielle), Olivia Hardebeck, Devin and Levi Hall and Michelle and Michael Miiller. Preceding him in death with his parents are two brothers, James Medley (wife: Hilde) and Louis Jarrett (wife: Beverly). Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (CST) Monday, August 20, 2012 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Service there 2:00 p.m. (CST) Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Pastor Richard E. Gerts to officiate. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland. Memorials may be made to the South Newton Athletics.
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