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...
Haulie 'Crow' Messer
Jan 24, 2025
82 year old, Haulie ‘Crow’ Messer, of Medaryville, passed away January 24, 2025, at George Ade Memorial Health Care Center, in Brook, Indiana.
On May 12, 1942, Haulie was born to Kelley and Bertha (Shepard) Messer, in Knott County, Kentucky. He worked as a Laborer for the Union Local 81. Haulie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching television.
Haulie is survived by his...
Carolyn R Van Vuren
Jan 17, 2025
80 year old, Carolyn R. Van Vuren, of Wheatfield, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, two days before her 81st birthday, in DeMotte, Indiana, with loving family around her.
On January 19, 1944, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Carolyn was born to Martin and Rose (Hamstra) Klemp. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1962. Carolyn married the love of her...
Rosco Hilton
Jan 12, 2025
90 year old, Rosco Hilton, of DeMotte, passed away January 12, 2025, with loving family around him.
On October 14, 1934, Rosco was born to Norvin and Lucille (Stroup) Hilton, in Wheatfield, Indiana. On March 3, 1956, he married the love of his life, Patricia Schaefer. Rosco was a meat cutter at Hockney’s, Hanford’s, and Beckman’s IGA. He liked to collect...
Madalyn 'Maddy' Butler
Jan 11, 2025
80 year old, Madalyn C. ‘Maddy’ Butler, passed away January 11, 2025, with her loving family around her.
On June 11, 1944, Maddy, was born to Oscar and Martha (Eckert) Lund, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She married the love of her life, William ‘Bill’ Butler, on April 6, 1965. She worked for HR Block, and was a DeMotte postal mail carrier....
Christine Dust
Jan 9, 2025
75 year old, Christine Dust, of Wheatfield, passed away January 9, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida.
On June 4, 1949, Christine was born to John Bebenek and Sofia (Ruzycki) Dupczek, in Hammond, Indiana. She spent many years as the bakery manager of Tysen’s Grocery in DeMotte, Indiana. Christine enjoyed shopping, travelling, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Christine is survived...
Firman Walker
Jan 7, 2025
91 year old, Firman K. Walker, of Rensselaer, passed away January 7, 2025, at Parkview Haven in Francesville, Indiana.
On February 21, 1933, Firman was born to Arthur Pearl and Leota Beth (Obenchain) Walker, in Jasper County, Indiana. Firman graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1951, where he was very active in sports, and where he met the love of...
Emzey 'Zeke' Ketchum
Jan 4, 2025
97 year old, Emzey ‘Zeke’ Ketchum, of Wheatfield, passed away January 4, 2025.
Zeke was the first born to Juel (Watkins) and Leonard Ketchum, in Salyersville, Kentucky on December 11, 1927. His twin brother, John passed away a few days after their birth. The couple went on to give Emzey 5 more siblings: Louie, Don, Price, Kenny and Garrie. The family...
David Wayne Kutemeier
Dec 30, 2024
67 year old, David W. Kutemeier, of Lowell, passed away December 30, 2024 at his home.
On October 24, 1957, David was born to Wayne L. Kutemeier and Ruth (Buchmeier) Bohling, in Kankakee, Illinois. David owned South County Heating and Air Conditioning until he retired. He enjoyed cars, guns, but was happiest supporting his grandchildren and watching their activities.
David is survived...
Joseph Barrera
Dec 30, 2024
94 year old, Joseph Barrera, of Wheatfield, passed away on December 30, 2024, at his home.
On July 9, 1930, Joseph was born to Sotero and Domitilia (Peña) Barrera, in Chicago, Illinois. Joseph served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He married the love of his life, Lorraine Buratto, on September 14, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. Joseph was...
Adam J Hebda
Dec 30, 2024
44 year old, Adam J. Hebda, of Wheatfield, passed away on December 30, 2024.
On September 8, 1980, Adam was born to Richard and Rowena (LaPradd) Hebda, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Adam graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1999. He enjoyed spending time fishing, archery, swimming, and golfing. Adam loved his daughters more than anything, they were everything to him.
Adam...
Kimmie Lynn Armstrong
Dec 29, 2024
57 year old, Kimmie Lynn Armstrong, of Rensselaer, passed away December 29, 2024 at her home, with her loving family around her.
On August 20, 1967, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Kimmie was born to William and Walker ‘Sue’ (Drake) Lacosse. She graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. She drove school bus for Kankakee Valley Schools. She married Jimmy Armstrong on May 20,...
Linda L Howard
Dec 29, 2024
81 year old, Linda Howard, of Wheatfield, passed away December 29, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On September 4, 1943, Linda was born to Truman ‘Pappy’ and Edna (Nelson) Stanton, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Linda graduated from Wheatfield High School. She worked at Kankakee Valley School Corporation Office, as their Food Service Director from 1972 – 2015. She married Jess...