Dorothy "Joy" Wierman
April 22, 1935 - June 9, 2020
Dorothy “Joy” Wierman, age 85, of DeMotte, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Colorado. She was born April 22, 1935, in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Edwin and Elnora (Weyhe) Wolff. Joy graduated from Merrillville High School, Class of 1953. She married Paul O. Wierman on February 26, 1957 in Merrillville. Joy was a human resource officer at DeMotte State Bank, from which she retired. After retirement, she continued to greet people for the bank. Joy was a member of Community Bible Church of DeMotte, AWANA leader of Community Bible, DeMotte Junior Women’s Club, KVHS Community Scholarship Committee, youth group leader, bible study leader, and pianist for the church. Joy is survived by her children: Paula Jo (Danny) Yerks of Conifer, CO; Douglas H. (Jerrie) Wierman of Valparaiso, IN; grandchildren: Jacob Wierman, Benjamin and Madeline Yerks; siblings: Faye (Jim) Howell and Dean Wolff. Special friends, Don & Cheryl Goetz and Pete & Martha Breuckman, and their family members. Joy is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Edwin and David Wolff. Friends and family may gather, while wearing a mask & practicing social distancing, at Jackson Funeral of DeMotte on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Calvary Assembly of God, 1317 15th St SE DeMotte, with Pastor Rodney Tolleson officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso Memorial contributions can be made to Kids Alive International. 2507 Cumberland Dr Valparaiso, IN 46383
Dorothy “Joy” Wierman, age 85, of DeMotte, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Colorado. She was born April 22, 1935, in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Edwin and Elnora (Weyhe) Wolff. Joy graduated from Merrillville High School,... View Obituary & Service Information