LAGRANGE — James W. Olds, 78, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Mr. Olds was born on April 4, 1936, in LaGrange, Indiana, to Frank and Gail (Stephens) Olds; they preceded him in death. Mr. Olds was a lifetime LaGrange County dairy farmer. A 1954 graduate of LaGrange High School, he was the valedictorian of his class. He was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church of LaGrange and Knights of Pythians. On April 8, 1961 in Merriam, Indiana, he married Rochelle A. Harris. Mrs. Olds survives in LaGrange, Indiana. Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jamelle and Chris Godlewski of Howe, Indiana; a son, Casey Olds of LaGrange, Indiana; three grandchildren, Chad Olds, Kody Old, and Cali Godlewski; a great-grandson, Eli Olds; and a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Nancy Olds of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, Indiana, with Pastor Michael Antal officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange, Indiana, following the services. Visitation will take place on Friday, September 12, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis of Indiana. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.
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