Obituaries
Patty L. Blaszczyk
Feb 21, 2023
91 year old, Patty L. Blaszczyk, passed away February 21, 2023.
Patty was born on August 17, 1931, to Walter and Lucille (Bailey) Green, in Wheatfield, Indiana. Patty graduated from Wheatfield High School. She loved being a housewife, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church. She...
Frederick R Ahrens
Feb 20, 2023
78 year old, Frederick R. Ahrens, of Wheatfield passed away February 20, 2023.
Fred was born on May 24, 1944, to Frederick and Alice (Pritchard) Ahrens in Gary, Indiana. He was baptized into the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart, Indiana. Fred graduated from Hobart High School. Fred married the love of his life, Jeannette Davis,...
Jerome 'Jerry' Brzycki
Feb 19, 2023
82 year old, Jerome ‘Jerry’ Brzycki, of DeMotte, passed away February 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
On August 9, 1940, Jerry was born to Harry and Clara (Urbaniak) Brzycki, in Chicago, Illinois. He received a bachelors degree from St. Joseph’s College, in Rensselaer, and worked as the plant manager for Republic Steel in Chicago. Jerry served...
Billie J. Sholey
Feb 18, 2023
80 year old, Billie J. Sholey, of Wheatfield, passed away February 18, 2023 at the Rensselaer Care Center.
On May 10, 1942, Billie was born to Louis and Rita ‘Louise’ (Lee) Sholey, in Tennessee. Billie worked for Union Tank, in East Chicago, as a fabricator. He married Sarah Yeoman on February 14, 1985, in Winchester, Tennessee. Billie liked...
Richard A. Compton
Feb 9, 2023
62 year old, Richard A. Compton, of DeMotte, passed away February 9, 2023.
On May 30, 1960, Richard was born to John and Mildred (Myers) Compton, in Gary, Indiana. Richard was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School class of 1978. Richard worked in hospital equipment delivery. He enjoyed fishing.
Richard is survived by his sons:...
Michael A. Meyers
Jan 31, 2023
61 year old, Michael A. Meyers, of Wheatfield, passed away unexpectedly January 31, 2023.
On October 2, 1961, Michael was born to Gracie (Shepherd) Meyers-Helton and the late: John F Meyers, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Mike graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. He was a carpenter for Dodrill Construction. Mike was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting. Mike...
Steven A. Lapkovitch
Jan 29, 2023
64 year old, Steven A. Lapkovitch Jr., of DeMotte, passed away at his home, with his loving family around him on January 29, 2023.
On May 23, 1958, Steve was born to Steve Sr., and Sarah (Mares) Lapkovitch in Gary, Indiana. Steve graduated from Crown Point High School, and married the love of his life, Rose Keilman on...
Dorothy J. Jungels
Jan 28, 2023
93-year-old Dorothy J. Jungels, of Wheatfield, passed away on January 28, 2023.
On November 9, 1929, Dorothy was born to John Carey and Bertha Lucille (Rannie) Pearce in New Buffalo, Michigan. In 1947, she married the love of her life, Frank E. Jungels. They had 4 children: Larry, Doris, David, and Roger. Dorothy was an administrative assistant...
James 'Ray' Allen
Jan 25, 2023
83 year old, James ‘Ray’ Allen, of San Pierre passed away January 25, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
Ray was born on April 19, 1939, to Aaron and Sallie (Wireman) Allen, in Wayland, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Ray married the love of his life, Lora Howard, on February...
John L Takacs Jr.
Jan 16, 2023
72 year old, John Louis Takacs Jr., of DeMotte, passed away January 16, 2023 at his home in DeMotte, Indiana.
John was born on February 7, 1950, to John Louis Sr., and Agnes (Nagel) Takacs in Rensselaer, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Linda Rothermel, on November 23, 1968, in Cecilia Catholic Church, DeMotte, Indiana. He...
Cheri Born
Jan 15, 2023
62 year old, Cheri Born, of Wheatfield, passed away January 15, 2023.
On July 10, 1960, Cheri was born to Larry and Shirley (Williams) Gilbert, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Cheri was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School class of 1978. Cheri was a people person who loved being a waitress/bartender. She worked at Marti’s Place, The Lighthouse, Baums...
Linnea Beth Wenglarz
Jan 13, 2023
49 year old, Linnea Beth Wenglarz, of Wheatfield, passed away January 13, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On August 1, 1973, in Harvey, Illinois, Linnea was born to Wesley and Judith (Ketelaar) Van Bruggen. Linnea graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. She married the love of her life, William J. Wenglarz, on April 16, 1994, at...
Sherry Kusick
Jan 11, 2023
Sherry Kusick, 68, of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away peacefully from a hard one and a half year battle of Pancreatic cancer on January 11, 2023.
Sherry was born on June 20, 1954, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Walter and Marion Bachmeyer. She graduated from Mankato West High School in 1972. Shortly thereafter she married her husband of 50 years,...
Dottie Bahler
Jan 7, 2023
87 year old, Dottie Mae Bahler, of Remington, passed away January 7, 2023, with her loving family around her.
Dottie was born on March 21, 1935, to Emery and Mildred (Allen) Gray in Hillsboro, Indiana. She graduated high school and attended Ball State University attaining her BA. She then attended Purdue University for her MS. Dottie taught at...
Ruby Manns
Jan 6, 2023
88 year old, Ruby Manns of Laguna Vista, Texas, formerly of Jasper County passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.
Ruby was born on February 12, 1934, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to Joseph and Edna (Wireman) Wireman. On August 16, 1952, Ruby married the love of her life Orville Manns who preceded her in death on November 7,...
Wayne R Tilton
Jan 3, 2023
Wayne R. Tilton Obituary
Wayne R. Tilton passed away peacefully and on his terms Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was 78 years old and lived in Blue Island, Illinois.
Wayne was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on March 9, 1944. He lived there until moving to Blue Island in 1966. He attended St. Augustine’s Grade School and Rensselaer...
Ronald Young
Jan 2, 2023
74 year old, Ronald E Young, of DeMotte passed away January 2, 2023.
On January 19, 1948, Ronald was born to John and Opal Young, in Hammond, Indiana. Ronald served in the United States Air Force. Ron was a Crane Operator at Inland Steel for 30+ years. He like to tinker. Ron also enjoyed his cats.
Ron...
Vera M Wantola
Dec 28, 2022
85 year old, Vera M. Wantola, of Wheatfield, passed away December 28, 2022, at her home with her loving family around her.
On November 11, 1937, in Kersey, Wheatfield Township, Jasper County, Indiana, Vera was born to Lenhart and Dorothea (Weise) Krug. She graduated from Kouts High School, Vera married the love of her life, Leo J. Wantola...
Larry A. Hershman
Dec 27, 2022
63 year old, Larry Hershman, of Wheatfield, passed away December 27, 2022 at his home with his loving family around him.
Larry was born on October 21, 1959, to Leroy and Patsy (Pressel) Hershman in Valparaiso, Indiana. Larry worked for Merit Steel in Kouts as a crane operator for 20+ years. He married the love of his life,...
Ora Davis
Dec 25, 2022
Ora Lorraine Davis, age 77, of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Ora was born on April 5, 1945, in Rensselaer, Indiana to Walter and Della (Brown) Whitaker. She was a lifetime resident of the area. Ora was educated at both Kniman and Wheatfield...
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