Obituaries

Edward A. Trinoskey

Edward A. Trinoskey

Jul 10, 2023

 

73 year old, Edward A. Trinoskey, of Wheatfield, passed away July 10, 2023.

 

On October 28, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, Edward was born to Valerian and Ruth Ida (Beck) Trinoskey. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School, and then served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Edward worked as a crane operator at U.S. Steel. He loved...

Carol Crouse

Carol Crouse

Jul 8, 2023

87 year old, Carol Crouse, of DeMotte, passed away July 8, 2023 at her home with her loving family around her.

 

Carol was born on June 15, 1936, in Big Rock, Virginia, to Robert and Ellen (Justice) Fuller. Carol married the love of her life, David Crouse, on December 23, 1952, in Tazwell, Virginia. Carol enjoyed being a housewife....

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Jun 29, 2023

 

83 year old, Richard Taylor, of Buffalo, passed away June 29, 2023, with his loving family around him.

 

On August 12, 1939, in East Chicago, Indiana, Richard was born to Robert Clyde and Margaret Ann (Carroll) Taylor. Richard married the love of his life, Elizabeth Beard on February 1, 1969. Richard worked as an Electrical Repairman for LTV...

Pamela Garcia

Pamela Garcia

Jun 25, 2023

 

 

65 year old, Pamela J. Garcia, of Hebron, passed away June 25, 2023.

 

On July 14, 1957, Pamela was born to Howard and Genevieve (Lloyd) Baggerly in Hammond, Indiana. Pam worked as a school janitor for Kankakee Valley School Corporation and Porter Lakes School Corporation. She liked to garden. Pamela enjoyed playing games on her cell phone,...

Betty Jane Bolen

Betty Jane Bolen

Jun 25, 2023

86 year old, Betty Jane Bolen, of Rensselaer, passed away on June 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

 

Betty was born on October 15, 1936, in Greenway, South Dakota, to Henry and Bertha (Diede) Schmitt. Betty worked as a housekeeper for an assisted living facility. She loved all animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed being outside in the yard,...

Andrew 'Andy' Mackall

Andrew 'Andy' Mackall

Jun 24, 2023

 

34 year old, Andrew ‘Andy’ Mackall, of Hobart, passed away as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident on June 24, 2023.

 

Andy was born on April 14, 1989 in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Craig and Linda (Webber) Mackall. Andy was a crane operator for Local 150 Operators Union, who worked at Cleveland Cliffs Steel mill. He was an...

Karen Black

Karen Black

Jun 23, 2023

83 year old, Karen A. Black, of Wheatfield, passed away June 23, 2023.

 

Karen was born on January 27, 1940 in Jasper County, Indiana to Pete and Carrie (Gulbransen) Myers. She married the love of her life, Donald Black, on November 2, 1957 in Wheatfield. Karen worked many years as a clerk at the Wheatfield Liquor Store. She was...

Loella DeBoard

Loella DeBoard

Jun 21, 2023

84 year old, Loella DeBoard, of Wheatfield, passed away June 21, 2023.

Loella was born on October 10, 1938 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Kelly and Arlie (Caskey) Conley. She was a loving wife and mother who spent many wonderful years married to her husband, Bufford DeBoard. She was awarded the Albert Einstein Award when she earned her GED, and was...

Russel 'Rusty' Stalbaum

Russel 'Rusty' Stalbaum

Jun 19, 2023

 

71 year old, Russel R. Stalbaum, of San Pierre, passed on June 19, 2023.

 

On May 20, 1952, Russel was born to Raymond L. and Betty E. (Williams) Stalbaum in San Pierre, Indiana. Russel graduated from Tefft High School. He was a roofer and worked out of the Local Union #26. Russel enjoyed camping. He also liked to...

Donald Richard Housman Sr.

Donald Richard Housman Sr.

Jun 19, 2023

 

Donald Richard Housman, Sr. passed away peacefully and comfortably at age 77 on June 19,

2023 at Parkview Haven Retirement Community in Francesville, Indiana surrounded by his

devoted family.

 

“Don” was born on March 11, 1946 in Roseland, Illinois to his loving parents, Grace (nee: Boekeloo) and Martin Housman. He grew up in Lansing, Illinois and attended...

Autumn Harrell

Autumn Harrell

Jun 16, 2023

 

21-year-old, Autumn R. Harrell, of Rensselaer, passed away on June 16, 2023 in her home.

 

Autumn was born on September 14, 2001 to Roy Harrell and Lisa (Ott) Harrell in Rensselaer, Indiana. Autumn worked as a cashier at Casey’s General Store in Remington. She loved to be outside fishing or hiking. She also, enjoyed listening to music, creating...

Ruth J. Pedersen

Ruth J. Pedersen

Jun 14, 2023

97 year old, Ruth J. Pedersen, of Wheatfield, passed away June 14, 2023, at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On November 5, 1925, Ruth was born in Kristiansund, Norway to Ole Edvard Fjellet Hovde and Helge Johanne (Rasmussen) Hovde. Ruth married Peder Lauritz Pedersen, on July 2, 1949 in Norway. She attended Faith Lutheran Church, DeMotte,...

James R. Burns

James R. Burns

Jun 13, 2023

 

56 year old, James R. Burns, of Medaryville, formerly of Hammond, passed away June 13, 2023.

 

On February 3, 1967, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, James was born to Francis Burns and Barbara (Nevins) Burns. James served in the U.S. Army and was still in the reserves. He worked as a factory worker at Ford, and cutting up steel....

David L Wedding

David L Wedding

Jun 13, 2023

 

72 year old, David L. Wedding, of Wheatfield, passed away June 13, 2023 at his son’s home.

 

On April 29, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, to Audry and Charlene (Dennison) Wedding. David served in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served in the Vietnam War. He married Brenda Ellsworth on September 14, 1998, in Crown Point, Indiana. David...

William K Lukes

William K Lukes

Jun 13, 2023

 

 

81 year old, William K. Lukes, of Lake Village, passed away June 13, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On April 18, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, William was born to William J. and Mary B. (Zdenahlik) Lukes. He married the love of his life, Sandra Garzotto on June 29, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois....

David G. Hamstra

David G. Hamstra

Jun 12, 2023

 

David G. Hamstra, 67 years old, of DeMotte, passed away at his home on June 12, 2023, with his loving family around him.

 

On June 19, 1955, in Rensselaer, David was born to George W. and Arlene F. (Bultema) Hamstra. He was a lifetime area resident. On August 17, 2000, David married Robin Darner in Wheatfield, Indiana. He...

Dwaine M Coriell

Dwaine M Coriell

Jun 7, 2023

 

 

57 year old, Dwaine M. Coriell, of San Pierre, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2023.

 

On February 2, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, Dwaine was born to William and Clara ‘Barbara’ (Smith) Coriell. He graduated from Hobart high school, tech school in Guam, and became a Millwright. He worked at Georgia Pacific in Maintenance. He married the love...

Greg J Province

Greg J Province

May 26, 2023

 

56 year old, Greg J. Province, of Medaryville, passed away May 26, 2023, at his home.

 

On September 25, 1966, Greg was born to James Province and Jane (Berthiaume) Province-Garner in East Chicago, Indiana. Greg graduated from North Judson – San Pierre Schools. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union 1005. Greg enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and...

Kevin R. Hoffman

Kevin R. Hoffman

May 25, 2023

 

50 year old, Kevin R. Hoffman, of Indianapolis formerly of Wheatfield, passed away May 25, 2023.

 

On October 22, 1972, Kevin was born in Lafayette, Indiana. He is the son of Robert F. and Jane (Zylstra) Hoffman. Kevin graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, and he went on to take some college classes. But his true passion was...

Frances "Kay" Nowak

Frances "Kay" Nowak

May 22, 2023

 

87 year old, Frances Nowak, of Cedar Lake formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away May 22, 2023.

 

On March 18, 1936, Frances was born to Francis and Katherine (Roddy) Thompson in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from high school. Frances married the love of her life, Donald R. Nowak Sr., on September 14, 1954, at Our Lady of Guadalupe...

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