Obituaries
Patricia Dawn Hodges
May 18, 2023
Patricia Dawn Hodges
67 year old, Patricia Dawn Hodges, of DeMotte, passed away May 18th, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
On December 8, 1955, Patti was born in Hammond, Indiana to James and Genevieve (Hahney) Wright. She married the love of her life, Mike Hodges, on October 23, 1982 at the Rangeline Presbyterian Church....
Lewis Curt Martin
May 18, 2023
67 year old, Lewis ‘Curt’ Martin, of Wheatfield, passed away on May 18, 2023, at George Ade Memorial Health Care.
On December 19, 1955, Curt was born to George and Mary (Howard) Martin, in Crown Point, Indiana. He graduated from Crown Point High School, and he worked as a factory worker for many years. Curt enjoyed fishing and...
Jesse Hough Jr.
May 12, 2023
91 year old, Jesse J. Hough Jr., of Medaryville, passed away May 12, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
On March 9, 1932, Jesse was born to Jesse Sr. and Viola (Scholtes) Hough in Hammond, Indiana. Jesse graduated from Hammond Tech class of 1952. He was in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
Helen S Messer
May 9, 2023
80 year old, Helen S. Messer, of San Pierre, passed away May 9, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On August 31, 1942, Helen was born in Elmrock, Kentucky, to Raymond and Equilla (Clemons) Messer. Helen married the love of her life, Wilmer Messer Sr., on October 29, 1960. She enjoyed bowling, square dancing, crocheting, sewing and...
Jeffrey A. Schnick
May 7, 2023
62 year old, Jeff A. Schnick, of Hebron, passed away May 7, 2023.
Jeff was born on January 16, 1961, in Gary, Indiana, the son of the late: Clifford and Carol Jean (Christensen) Schnick. Jeff was a chef in Indianapolis for many years, before retiring from there to start his own restaurant, Schnick’s Good Eats, in Wheatfield, Indiana....
Betty Heid
May 5, 2023
69 year old, Betty Joyce Heid, of Wheatfield, passed away May 5, 2023 at her home with her loving family around her.
On October 13, 1953, Betty was born to Robert Barnes and Ima Jean (Nichols) Barnes-Creason. Betty married the love of her life, Robert Heid, on August 12, 1973, in Chana, Illinois. Betty was a social worker,...
Jeanette B Rogers
May 5, 2023
90 year old, Jeanette B. Rogers, of DeMotte, passed away April 28, 2023.
On October 2, 1932, Jeanette was born to James Atley and Florence Marantha (Pressley) McCarson. Jeanette worked in customer service. She was an avid reader, and gardener. She also liked to crochet.
Jeanette is survived by her children: Theresa (Charles) Poston, Norman LeRoy Rogers,...
Terry 'Pig Farmer' Hines
May 1, 2023
83 year old, Terry ‘Pig Farmer’ Hines, of DeMotte, passed away May 1, 2023 at Aperion Care, DeMotte, Indiana.
Terry was raised by John T. Hines and Ruby Hines. He worked at Tri-State Steel as a delivery driver, and a drywaller by trade. Terry was a 48-year member of the Invaders Motorcycle Club of Central Indiana. He liked...
Marlene Dee Bellemey
May 1, 2023
On Monday, May 1, 2023, Marlene Dee Bellemey, loving wife, mother, and meegaw left this world at the age of 62.
Love and family were the foundations of Marlene’s life which began on September 20,1960. Everyone and anyone could never forget because her birthday began on September 1 and lasted the entire month. Marlene had amazing role models as examples...
Charles 'Chuck' De Moss
Apr 29, 2023
65 year old Charles 'Chuck' DeMoss, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 29, 2023.
Chuck was born on September 1, 1957, the son of: John 'Jack' and Naomi (Conley) DeMoss. He married the love of his life, Colleen Richie on April 12, 1980, at the Christian Church of Medaryville, Indiana. Chuck was a member of the...
Richard A. Carlberg
Apr 28, 2023
88 year old Richard A. Carlberg of Lowell passed away April 28, 2023.
Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois to Harold and Anna (Koska) Carlberg on October 6, 1934. Richard served in the US Army. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Manes, on January 13, 1962. Richard was a hardwire installer for ADT security for over...
William J. Mathews
Apr 27, 2023
72 year old, William Mathews (Jim), of Fair Oaks, passed away very peacefully April 27, 2023, at his home.
On November 1, 1950, Jim was born to Richard and Etheline (Mitchell) Mathews in East Chicago, Indiana. Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. He worked and retired from Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad as a carmen....
Jeannette L Hendricks
Apr 25, 2023
69 year old, Jeannette L. Hendricks, of Wheatfield, passed away April 25, 2023.
On July 3, 1953, Jeannette was born in Hammond, Indiana to James and Shirley (Rowe) Lambert. She graduated from Lake Central High School, and received her RN degree from Purdue University. She married the love of her life Ronald Hendricks on November 8, 1975, in...
Arlene R Loomis
Apr 24, 2023
Arlene R Loomis, 79, of Lowell, passed away April 24, 2023 with her loving family around her. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
On October 13, 1943, Arlene was born to Dennis and Ferne (Smith) Simmons in Alhambra, California. She was a massage therapist & reflexologist, and also taught massage therapy. Arlene also sat on...
Irene May Kargas
Apr 17, 2023
Irene May Kargas, age 77, passed from this world on April 17, 2023 at her home in Demotte, IN. Born in Chicago on April 2, 1946 to Walter and Geraldine (Haid) Zahrndt, Irene was an only child who enjoyed being the center of attention. Popular and social, Irene could get along with anyone, as attested to by her innumerable...
Rodney E. Wolford
Apr 16, 2023
Rodney E. Wolford, 50, of Kewanna, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023 after passing away at home following a fatal fall.
Born on July 19, 1972, in Rensselaer, he was the son of the late Marilyn (Wolford) and Curley Conley. Rodney graduated from West Central High School and was most recently employed...
Linda L. Calhoon
Apr 16, 2023
71 year old, Linda L. Calhoon of Hebron passed away April 16, 2023 at home with loving family around her. She bravely fought cancer for over 30 years. Her fierce determination and strong spirit will be missed by all those who knew her.
Linda was born on July 7, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to William “Bill” and Blanche (Wilson)...
Paul E. Huff
Apr 15, 2023
69 year old, Paul E. Huff, of Valparaiso, passed away April 15, 2023 at his home.
On July 29, 1953, Paul was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Edgar and Juanita (Miller) Huff. Paul was a mechanic by trade. He served in the U.S. Army for a time. He was also known as ‘Country Paul’ the D.J.
Paul...
John W Oliver
Apr 15, 2023
80 year old, John W. Oliver Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away April 15, 2023 at his home, with his family around him.
On November 17, 1942, John was born to William ‘Willie’ Oliver and Versa (Whitaker) Oliver-Fields, in Rensselaer, Indiana. John graduated from Medaryville High School. He married the love of his life, Patty (Williams) Oliver, on May...
Michelle Steffens
Apr 9, 2023
Michelle Steffens, a beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away on April 9, 2023 at the age of 49. Michelle was born on October 17, 1973 and was the daughter to the late Clifford and Patricia (Marbach) Buskill.
Michelle was a fighter and one of the strongest people her family and friends knew. Despite the challenges she faced...
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