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...
Warren J. Barker Sr.
Dec 25, 2022
Warren J. Barker, Sr., of DeMotte, passed away December 25, 2022 at his home, with is loving family around him.
On May 19, 1948, Warren was born to Melva and Dorothy (Fischer) Barker in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a graduate of Wheatfield High School, class of 1966. He worked as an Operating Engineer, Local 150, for 56 years....
Dale Hass
Dec 22, 2022
Dale G. Hass 82 years young of DeMotte, passed away December 22, 2022, at St. Anthony's Medical Center of Crown Point, Indiana.
Dale was born on December 14, 1940 to Emil and Lois (Couse) Hass in Hammond, Indiana, and attended DeMotte High School. In Dale's early years, his family moved to DeMotte, which was his hometown since he...
William E Dunn
Dec 18, 2022
84 year old, William E. Dunn, of DeMotte, passed away December 18, 2022.
William was born in Newton County, Indiana, to Albert and Helen (Hanley) Dunn on September 10, 1938. He married the love of his life, Myrna (Anderson) Dunn on June 4, 1960, in Harvey, Illinois. William worked as a butcher/meat carver for Beckman’s IGA, and worked...
Lee Vitoux
Dec 16, 2022
71 year old, Lee V. Vitoux Sr., of Kouts, passed away December 16, 2022.
On July 5, 1951, Lee was born to August and Edna (Kyes) Vitoux in Valparaiso, Indiana. Lee graduated from Kouts High School, and worked as a construction landscaping. He married Sally Cleveland on July 8, 1995, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing, gardening,...
Jennifer L. Kepner
Dec 14, 2022
53 year old, Jennifer L. Todd-Kepner, of Grand Haven, Michigan, lost her battle with cancer on December 14, 2022.
Jennifer was born on October 10, 1969, to Glen and Bertha (Allen) Todd in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from West Central High School, attended Indiana University, and married the love of her life, Robert Kepner, on August 3, 1991,...
Larry P. Marchi
Dec 10, 2022
80 year old, Lawrence ‘Larry’ Marchi, of Wheatfield, passed away December 10, 2022, at his home.
On September 10, 1942, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Larry, was born to Angelo and Clelia (Menconi) Marchi. He graduated from high school. Larry played amateur baseball until he was injured. He worked as a machine operator at a factory by McCormick...
James 'Jim' Sosnoski
Dec 7, 2022
Jim passed away December 7th, 2022, ending his struggle with cancer during the days of Covid.
Jim was born on April 23, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, to Francis and Hazel (Keener) Sosnoski.
He loved Jesus, and he loved his family. He loved all things automotive, and animals. He was absolutely honest. He was a simple man....
Sophie Ulana
Nov 28, 2022
59 year old, Sophie Ulana, of Rensselaer, passed away November 28, 2022.
On December 19, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, Sophia was born to George S. and Mary E. (Lawrence) Snihurowycz. She graduated from Kankakee Valley School Corporation in 1981. She was a credentialing specialist. Sophie worked for Franciscan Health – Jasper County Hospital for 27 years. She enjoyed...
Sharon Armstrong
Nov 27, 2022
86 year old, Sharon Armstrong, of Wheatfield, passed away November 27, 2022.
On March 17, 1936, Sharon was born in Cedar Springs, Michigan, to Newton and Elsie (Harper) Clark-Wade. Sharon worked for the Kankakee Valley School Corporation as a sweeper at the high school. Sharon enjoyed her garden and flower beds. She also liked her chickens and sheep....
William L. Stepp Jr.
Nov 26, 2022
48 year old, William L. Stepp Jr., passed away suddenly November 26, 2022, as a result of an auto accident.
On February 10, 1974, William was born in. Valparaiso, Indiana, to William and Donna (Nees) Stepp Sr. He graduated from Kankakee Valley School Corporation, and went on to work for the Local #150 Operating Engineers. He liked to...
Sandra K Roberts
Nov 25, 2022
68 year old, Sandra K. Roberts, of Indianapolis, formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away November 25, 2022, at her home with her loving family around her.
On September 4, 1954, in Hammond, Indiana, Sandra was born to Dennis and Dora (Wynkoop) David. She graduated from Griffith High School. Sandra was a USPS postal carrier for many years. She...
Matthew 'Poke' Shepperd
Nov 22, 2022
60 year old, Matthew ‘Poke’ Shepperd, of Medaryville, passed away November 22, 2022 with his family around him.
On January 28, 1962, Poke was born to Vennis and Irene (Cegielski) Shepperd, in Sparta, Illinois. Poke was co-owner of his tree service. He liked to visit Blue Chip & 4 Winds often. He also liked to play gin, poker,...
Theodore 'Ted' Donovsky Jr.
Nov 21, 2022
73 year old, Theodore G. Donovsky Jr., of Wheatfield, passed away November 21, 2022.
On August 31, 1949, in Hammond, Indiana, Theodore was born to Theodore Sr. and Dolores (Lukowski) Donovsky. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a switchman for the E. J. & E. Railroad. He was a member of the Model Train Club. He...
James R Paschke
Nov 20, 2022
72 year old, James R. Paschke, of Rensselaer, passed away with his loving family around him on November 20, 2022.
James was born on June 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward Sr., and Irma (Essick) Paschke. James served in the U.S. Army. James married the love of his life, Dorothy Conrad on July 1, 1972, in Chicago,...
Sandra S Peters-Mangum
Nov 20, 2022
76 year old, Sandra S. Mangum, of Wheatfield, passed away November 20, 2022.
Sandra was born on August 3, 1946, in Gary, Indiana, to Howard and Thelma (Souther) Bell. Sandra enjoyed being a housewife/homemaker. She loved to crochet and playing bingo. She enjoyed gardening and canning the rewards.
Sandra is survived by her children: Angela Johnson, David...
Andrew 'Andy Sr' Boersma
Nov 19, 2022
91 year old, Andrew Boersma, passed away November 19, 2022.
Andy was born on July 14, 1931, to Raymond and Maggie (Hamstra) Boersma in DeMotte, Indiana. Andy attended high school at Fair Oaks. He married the love of his life: Ruth E. Williams on July 6, 1951. They celebrated 69 years of marriage before Ruth’s death in...