James G. Wyland

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

James G. Wyland, 69, of Knifley, Ky., formerly of Walkerton, Ind. passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Kentucky. Mr. Wyland was born Jan. 8, 1944 in Crawford County, Kan. to Ted and Viola (Ellis) Wyland. Survivors include: his wife, Kathy, children, James (Crystal) Wyland of Willisburg, Ky., John (Casi) Felix of Walkerton, Ind., Bobbie Lynn (Clinton) Thompson of Springfield, Ky. and Sarah (Scott) Collins of South Bend, Ind.; son-in-law, T.J. Ernsberger of North Liberty, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; brother, Olin (Tammy) Wyland of Mulberry, Kan. and sisters, Bessie (Ernie) Chassaurd of Arma, Kan., Donna (Nick) Dewey of Fort Scott, Kan. and Etta (Terry) Smith of Hepler, Kan. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Teddy Wyland and daughter, Jessica Ernsberger.

A graveside service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. EST at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, Ind. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. EST at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, Walkerton, Ind. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Central Kentucky, 105 Diecks Dr., Elizabethtown, Ky. 42701. To leave online condolences, go to rannellsfuneralhome.com.