Midwest Cemetery Preservation is an organization dedicated to beautifying the Cemeteries in the Illinois / Indiana Northwest Region.
This group has members in the field that donate their time and energy to preserving history in a manner many do not always think of, our local cemeteries. We focus on specific problems and damaged memorials in cemeteries throughout the Midwest and do our best to restore them. Committed to keeping history alive through preservation.
This group has members in the field that donate their time and energy to preserving history in a manner many do not always think of, our local cemeteries. We focus on specific problems and damaged memorials in cemeteries throughout the Midwest and do our best to restore them. Committed to keeping history alive through preservation.
Our Mission...
Focusing on specific problems and damaged memorials in cemeteries throughout the Midwest and restoring them.
Lawrence Varkalis, President of Midwest Cemetery Preservation has been a contributing member of Find A Grave for the past several years. During which time he has contributed 403 Memorials and 658 Photos. Lawrence also manages 391 Memorials currently. During one of his many trips he became interested in restoration when he came upon a Zinc G.A.R. Monument that was in dire need of repair. Consulting with a monument restoration expert at Washington's Smithsonian Institution he and member Ed Kaminski were able to repair the monument to a near perfect match. (See Photo Gallery)
Lawrence along with his dedicated group of volunteers are passionate about keeping history alive through preservation...one stone at a time.
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Dawn Wendt, Research Dept, Promotions & Marketing for Midwest Cemetery Preservation has been working successfully in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. She started her own promotional company, DKW Promotions in 1995 where she promoted and managed some of Northwest Indiana & Illinois' local musicians. Working alongside SFX Entertainment, Limited Access Entertainment, Turner Broadcasting and Jam Productions to name a few. Recently she has partnered with the BMI Publishing Company, Get In The Yard Music taking her love for music one step further with publishing, support and placement.
Dawn is also a seasoned genealogist, a hobby which she has spent numerous years researching and gravestone rambling, one of the many reasons she supports the efforts of Midwest Cemetery Preservation.
Dawn is also a seasoned genealogist, a hobby which she has spent numerous years researching and gravestone rambling, one of the many reasons she supports the efforts of Midwest Cemetery Preservation.
