Valerie Brentlinger nee Olund, age 83, of Highland, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. Beloved sister-in-law of Phyllis B. Patterson and Ellyn Lou Foard. Loving aunt of Donn (Susan) Patterson, Tim (Linda) Patterson, Leslie (David) Deal, and Deborah (Allyn) Sell. Cherished great-aunt of Nikki Hubbard, Amy Deal, Amanda Nothstine, Lauren Sell, and Ashley Patterson. Fond cousin of Tedd and Peggy Smith. Devoted friend of Nancy and Gene Kuklinski, Dianne Sancya, and Leroy Fassett. Special "aunt" of Steven (Cameo) Kuklinski, Karen (Michael) Abruzzo, and Matthew, Jake, and Mia Abruzzo. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Donnis "Don" S. Brentlinger, her parents Rudolph "Rudy" and Molly Olund nee McLillan, and her brother Ronald Olund. Valerie met her lifelong friend Nancy Kuklinski while they were in kindergarten at Harrison Elementary School. She was a 1952 graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt High School. Valerie was a member of Chi Chapter of Beta Gamma Upsilon of East Chicago. She was an avid bass fisherman and enjoyed her many trips up to Gull Lake in Nisswa, Minnesota. Valerie enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles and loved the fact that she saw her beloved Chicago Cubs win the World Series. She was loved by many and will be missed by more. Friends are invited to celebrate Valerie's life with her family on Thursday, February 02, 2017 for a Visitation at 10:00 AM until time of Service at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 7051 Indianapolis Boulevard, Hammond, IN with The Reverend James T. Swanson, Pastor Emeritus officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. For further information, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME , 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana at 219/ 845-3600.

Friends are invited to celebrate Valerie's life with her family on Thursday, February 02, 2017 for a Visitation at 10:00 AM until time of Service at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 7051 Indianapolis Boulevard, Hammond, Indiana with The Reverend James T. Swanson, Pastor Emeritus officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Indiana. There will be no Services at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. All Services will be at Christ Lutheran Church