Penny Sanders
Mar 24, 2025
76 year old, Penny Sanders, of DeMotte, passed away on March 24, 2025.
On May 10, 1948, Penny was born to Vernon ‘Luke’ and Flora ‘Granny’ (Smith) Gilbert in Rensselaer, Indiana. She worked as a truck driver. Penny enjoyed going to Shipshewana and the Covered Bridge Festival, always searching for the next arts and crafts for her family. Family was the...
Alice Ann Jones
Mar 23, 2025
80 year old, Alice Ann Jones, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on March 23, 2025.
On August 18, 1944, Alice was born to Eugene and Florence (Bennett) Stalbaum in LaPorte, Indiana. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1962. Alice married the love of her life, Rancie ‘Dave’ Jones on December 14, 1962. She worked for 30 years as an...
Lyle L. Besner
Mar 21, 2025
66 year old, Lyle L. Besner, of Rensselaer, passed away March 21, 2025, with his loving family around him.
On June 19, 1958, Lyle was born to Allen and Nadene (Young) Besner, in Manistique, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Susan Kerkes on June 24, 1978, in Kouts, Indiana. Lyle worked as a 150 Operating Engineer for over 25+...
Judith Bailey
Mar 20, 2025
79 year old, Judith ‘Judy’ Bailey, of DeMotte, passed away on March 20, 2025, at her home with her loving family around her.
On February 19, 1946, Judy was born to John and Nellie (Anker) Eylander in Harvey, Illinois. Judy married Charles Bailey on September 25, 1964, who preceeded her. She spent the last 10 years of her life with her...
Michael 'Mike' K. Anderson
Mar 19, 2025
70 year old, Michael ‘Mike’ K. Anderson, of DeMotte, passed away on March 19, 2025.
On November 16, 1954, Mike was born to Robert and Mary (Taylor) Anderson in Rensselaer, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Cheryl Sargent on September 21, 1984, in DeMotte, Indiana. Mike worked as a carpenter, who always enjoyed working with his hands. He enjoyed...
Carol J. Wireman
Mar 18, 2025
82 year old, Carol J. Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away on March 18, 2025, at her home with her loving family around her.
On October 2, 1942, Carol was born to Gerret and Lois (Goetz) Bovenkerk, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a graduate of Wheatfield High School, class of 1960. Carol married James ‘Junior’ Wireman Jr, on June 10, 1961, in...
Earl D Walton
Mar 7, 2025
86 year old, Earl D. Walton, of DeMotte, passed away March 7, 2025, at George Ade Memorial Healthcare Center, Brook, Indiana.
On November 26, 1938, Earl was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Edward and Grace (Lemley) Walton. Earl graduated from Purdue and Valparaiso University Law School. He practiced law in Northwest Indiana since 1985 retiring in 2009. He worked as...
Barbara E Moore
Mar 5, 2025
86 year old, Barbara E. Moore, of Rensselaer, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Winamac, Indiana.
On March 14, 1938, Barbara was born to Leslie and Freda (Dye) Taylor, in Kentland, Indiana. Barbara graduated from Rensselaer High School. She married the love of her life, Victor J. Moore, on May 19, 1957, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Barbara owned the Sears catalog...
Jack A Whitaker Sr.
Feb 28, 2025
Jack A. Whitaker, Sr., of Rensselaer, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 91. Even as the years took their toll, Jack’s personality remained larger than life—his humor, kindness, and lively spirit never wavered. Jack was known for his generosity, warm greetings, and knack for turning any gathering into a performance, often breaking into song at American...
Phyllis J. Armstrong
Feb 28, 2025
89 year old, Phyllis J. Armstrong, of Indianapolis, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on February 28, 2025, with her loving family around her.
On April 2, 1935, Phyllis was born to Raymond and Daisy (Koepkey) Button, in Francesville, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Charles Armstrong, in May of 1953, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Phyllis worked as a cook, who...
Sandra E. Allee
Feb 20, 2025
Sandra E. Allee, 76, of Rensselaer, passed away on February 20, 2025 at her home with her loving family around her.
On May 18, 1948, Sandy was born to Kenneth and Christine (Sipkema) Goetz, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Sandy was a beloved wife and mother who served her community as a registered nurse for over 40 years, eventually holding respected leadership and...
Celia Mae Hittle
Feb 20, 2025
90 year old, Celia Mae Hittle, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on February 20, 2025, with her loving family around her.
On November 8, 1934, Celia was born to Charles and Hetty (Jeffers) Jasperson, in Wheatfield, Indiana. She graduated from Tefft High School, class of 1953. Celia married the love of her life, Lawrence Hittle, at Tefft United Methodist Church, on...
Jennie L Cooper
Feb 19, 2025
79 year old, Jennie L. Cooper, of Valparaiso, passed away on February 19, 2025, with her loving family around her.
On August 19, 1945, Jennie was born to Wilfred and Jeanetta (Armstrong) Tuttle, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Jennie graduated from Mr. Ayre High School, class of 1963. She married the love of her life, Paul Cooper, on February 25, 1963, in Lowell,...
Edna R Riley
Feb 18, 2025
85 year old, Edna R. Riley, of Wheatfield, passed away February 18, 2025.
On February 9, 1940, Edna was born to Ernest and Rosella (Jones) Clark, in Clinton, Indiana. Edna married the love of her life, John Riley, in Fort Myers Florida. She was an avid genealogist, who also enjoyed gardening, canning, and crochet. Edna was happiest being with family, and...
Dan G. Allen
Feb 3, 2025
Dan Allen, 75 years old, of Wheatfield, passed away on February 3, 2025, at his home with his loving family around him.
On March 5, 1949, Dan was born to William and Gloria (Tucker) Allen in Corona, California. He graduated from Brea-Olinda High School, class of 1967. Dan served in the United States Army from 1969-1971 and was a helicopter mechanic...
Kimberly Ann Tague
Feb 2, 2025
Kimberly Ann Tague, 55 of DeMotte, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the Franciscan Health Hospital in Crown Point, Indiana. Kim was a 1987 graduate of Hebron High school. She was a stay home mother to her seven children. Kim enjoyed homemaking, gardening, stained glass work and loved spending time with her eight...
Amanda M Cooper
Feb 2, 2025
41 year old, Amanda M. Cooper, of DeMotte, passed away on February 2, 2025, at home with her loving family around her.
On March 19, 1983, Amanda was born to Sam and Pam (Howard) Cooper, in Crown Point, Indiana. Amanda enjoyed reading and listening to music. She was the life of the party and always had a good time. Amanda, more...
Thomas J. Menard
Jan 30, 2025
Thomas John Menard, age 64, of Demotte, IN, went home to be with the Lord January 30, 2025.
Tom is survived by the love of his life, Laura; their 4 children: Andrew, Aaron, Jessica, and Zachary, daughters-in-law: Naomi (Andrew), Alisha (Aaron), Evonne (Zac), son-in-law: Matthew (Jess) Bysina, 14 beloved grandchildren: Caiden, Judah, Brendan, Rhonan, Audrey, Nathan, Arietta, Ezrah, David, Joshua, Amaliya,...
Gene S Knudsen
Jan 26, 2025
74 year old, Gene S. Knudsen, of DeMotte, passed away on January 26, 2025, due to complications with pneumonia for the last 3 months.
On September 28, 1950, Gene was born to Eugene Knudsen and Gladys (Cox) Bixenman, in Chicago, Illinois. He spent his life as an auto body technician, 25 years at B&E in Valpo, Scott’s Autobody in DeMotte, and...
Lucinda M Baldauf
Jan 24, 2025
71 year old, Lucinda Baldauf, of Wheatfield, passed away January 24, 2025, at Franciscan Health St. Anthony, in Crown Point, Indiana.
On November 14, 1953, Lucinda was born to Wilbert Powers and Norma (Warfield) Cooper, in Gary, Indiana. Lucinda was a graduate of Griffith High School, class of 1972, and Shawnee Community College, class of 1994, with a Bachelor’s Degree in...