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)...
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...
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, 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...
61 year old, Joyce A. Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away April 7, 2023.
Joyce was born to Willie Miller Sr., and Mildred Bailey on July 6, 1961, in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married the love of her life, Danny F. Wireman, on February 22, 1977, at Bailey Corner Church, Rensselaer, Indiana. Joyce was a C.N.A. working for nursing...
On Friday, April 7, 2023, Daniel Martin Kaluf passed away at home, surrounded by family, from a rare kidney cancer (HLRCC).
On December 27,1975, (47 yrs.) Dan was born to Marty and Barbara (Blankenbaker) Kaluf in Valparaiso, IN. He graduated from KV High School, class of 1994.Dan married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Hyatt, on April 12, 1997....
79 year old, Sandra J. Eberhart, of Medaryville, passed away April 2, 2023, with her loving family around her.
Sandra was born on August 11, 1943, to Ernie and Clara (Eckert) Zimmerman, in LaPorte, Indiana. Sandra graduated from high school, and went to beauty school. She married Kenton D. Eberhart on August 5, 1967, in Medaryville, Indiana. Sandra...
Erin M. Duffy, 65, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2023 in Rensselaer, Indiana.
Erin was born to Lynn Cooper and Doris (Kendrick) Frank in Belleville, Illinois, on May 27, 1957.
Erin was a registered nurse and spent most of her career in the hospital setting before working in home health caring for young children. She tended to...
Cecil (Buck) DeMoss, 82 years old, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023.
Cecil was born on October 10, 1940 to the late Jesse and Louis DeMoss. Over the course of his life, he enjoyed playing golf, fishing and spending time in Florida. He was a dedicated provider and retired from Ford Motor Company in...
65 year old, Douglas A. Cooper of Rensselaer, passed away March 28, 2023 with his loving family surrounding him.
On October 12, 1957, Doug was born to Merle Sr. and Norma (Smith) Cooper in Valparaiso, Indiana. Doug was a loader/operator at Morocco Sand and Gravel in Rensselaer. He was a tinkerer, who loved to work on cars...
Sarah Bukur, 36, of Wheatfield, tragically passed away in her home on March 26, 2023 as a result of a senseless act of domestic violence.
On October 10, 1986, Sarah was born to Mark and Sheila (Woudema) Jabaay in Rensselear, Indiana. Sarah attended a Kankakee Valley High School and received her Phlebotomy Certificate from Ivy Tech in...
70 year old, Sandra Devault, of Rensselaer formerly of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away March 21, 2023 with her loving family around her.
On October 27, 1952, Sandra was born to Willard and Elizabeth (Fox) Bowen, in Oak Hill, Ohio. Sandra enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved doing puzzles.
Sandra is survived by her loving family: children:...
On March 20, 2023 Herman Gouwens, age 86, passed away with loving family by his side.
Herman was born to Harry Sr. and Margaret (DeWinter) Gouwens on January 7, 1937 in Harvey, Illinois. He graduated from Thornton High School. In 1955, Herman married Margot Gouwens in Chicamauga, Georgia. They lived in the cities of Dolton, Markham, and...
48 year old, Olive ‘Marie’ Kerley, of Valparaiso, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2023.
Marie was born on February 15, 1975, to Betty (McMeans) Kennoy in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was a daughter to many, a loving mother, a devoted wife, and a fiercely loyal friend. Everyone could count on her to be there with an iron fist...
94 year old, Russell Howard Bahler, passed away March 18, 2023.
On March 15, 1929, Russell was born to Robert and Rosa (Frey) Bahler, in Remington, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Dottie Mae Gray on June 24, 1956, in Hillsboro, Indiana. Russell was an electrician who was self-employed. He also served in the U.S. Army....
On March 16, 2023, Nicholas A. Spriggs-Hall, loving son, grandson, nephew, brother, and father passed away at home at the age of 43.
Nicholas ‘Nick’ was born on March 31, 1979, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Maureen Spriggs. He received his high school diploma from Kankakee Valley High School and attained an associate degree during his time in the United...
65 year old, Cynthia Lee Hammett, of Chicago, passed away March 11, 2023.
Cynthia was born on August 1, 1957, to James Harold Hammett and Veronica (Sokol) Hammett-Stahl, in Chicago, Illinois. Cynthia graduated from high school in Chicago, and worked at Jewel for 30+ years until she retired last August. She attended St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, in Chicago,...
71 year old, Genevieve ‘Genny’ Misch, of Wheatfield, passed away March 4, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Genny was born on August 20, 1951, to Theodore J. and Catherine (Flitter) Koselke, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Genny married the love of her life, Joseph A. Misch, on June 30, 1973 at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield, Indiana. Genny loved...
45 year old, Keith A. Nannenga, of Rensselaer, passed away March 3, 2023 at his home.
Keith was born on July 9, 1977 to Amy (Nannenga) Stone, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from K.V.H.S. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Irwin California, as a tank driver. He worked as a Union Laborer for...
74 year old, Norma M. Yearty, of DeMotte, passed away February 27, 2023 at her home.
On October 1, 1948, Norma was born to Juno and Evelyn (Prill) Anderson in Chippwa Falls, Wisconsin. She graduated from high school, class of 1966. She worked in retail sales, and sold time shares. In her free-time, Norma liked to knit, crochet,...