Miriam Dolores (Gearhart) Wedding Kenealy

October 12, 1933 - November 28, 2019

Miriam Dolores (Gearhart) Wedding Kenealy, age 86, of DeMotte, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Aperion Care Center. Dolores was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on October 12, 1933. She is the daughter of Benjamin H. and Almedia (Holbrook) Gearhart. She lived in Lake County, Indiana most of her life. Dolores married Frank “Jim” Kenealy who preceded her in death on November 10, 2004. She was a housekeeper at the Lake County Nursing Home in Crown Point, IN from which she retired. Dolores was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the VFW Aux. Post #802 Hammond, IN for 42 years. She was a 4H Leader, enjoyed playing BINGO and ballroom dancing. Dolores is survived by her children: Judith (Gary) King of Lafayette, IN; Timothy (Deborah) Wedding of Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; dear friend of 78 years: Jeannine Brockus of Portage, IN; numerous nieces & nephews. Dolores is preceded in death by her parents, husband, first husband: Floyd “Coon Dog” Wedding and brothers: Ivan, Deward, Carl, Ralph, Clyde, Wyvil, and Paul Gearhart. Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte, Indiana from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. A Funeral Service will immediately follow on Wednesday at 2:00 PM with Pastor Karl Frincke officiating. A private burial at Riverside Cemetery in Brook will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church of DeMotte, IN.