Obituaries
Dennis Ramsey
Sep 18, 2022
70 year old, Dennis Lee Ramsey, of DeMotte, passed away September 18, 2022.
Dennis was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, to Henry and Mary (Mandabach) Ramsey-West. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Poquette, on August 31, 1974, in Gary, Indiana. Dennis and Charlotte, moved to DeMotte, Indiana, and began pastoring the United Pentecostal Church of DeMotte,...
Robert L Toppen
Sep 16, 2022
77 year old, Robert L. Toppen, of DeMotte, went to be with our Lord on September 16, 2022.
Robert ‘Bob’ was born to Melvin and Evelyn (Dexter) Toppen, on June 8, 1945, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He married the love of his life Carol Walstra on June 2, 1967, in DeMotte, Indiana. Bob worked in the auto body repair...
Maverik Garcia
Sep 8, 2022
2 year old, Maverik Garcia, passed away September 8, 2022,
On December 1, 2019, Maverik was born to Corey Garcia and Mekayla Garcia in South Bend, Indiana. Maverik liked to watch Coco Melon (Coco Money), make dinosaur noises, and pretending to be a zombie. He especially liked playing rough, and playing with a nerf gun. He was always...
Frankie Lee Alexander
Sep 3, 2022
88 year old, Frankie Lee Alexander, of DeMotte / Winamac, passed away September 3, 2022 at Hickory Creek of Winamac, with his loving family around him.
On March 21, 1934, Frankie was born to Jesse and Florence (Holmes) Alexander in Diamond, Kentucky. Frankie worked as a Crane Operator for U.S. Steel where he retired from. He was a...
Homer W. Steele
Sep 3, 2022
76 year old, Homer W. Steele, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home with his loving family around him, on September 3, 2022
Homer was born on February 25, 1946, in LaPorte, Indiana to Charles and Lois (Meyers) Steele. He married the love of his life, Robin Marshall on May 26, 1972, at the DeMotte United Methodist Church....
Lawrence W. Krepel
Sep 1, 2022
74 year old, Lawrence ‘Larry’ W. Krepel, of Fair Oaks, formerly of Maple Park, Illinois, and LaPorte, Indiana, passed away September 1, 2022.
Larry was born in Elgin, Illinois, to William A. and Viola (Marvin) Krepel, on July 26, 1948. He was a machinist/factory worker. He married Sandra Gradowski, on February 14, 2011, in Kane County, Illinois. Larry...
Janice Ilene Wireman
Aug 30, 2022
69 year old, Janice Ilene Wireman, passed away August 30, 2022.
Janice Ilene Wireman, the daughter of Simon Sr. and Georgia (Joseph) Wireman, was born March 31, 1953 in Rensselaer, Indiana. On March 16, 1969, she married Homer Wireman the love of her life. They had 2 daughters: Bobbie Jo and Kimberly Ann, and 4 grandkids: Quintin, Adrianna,...
Silas Hopkins
Aug 22, 2022
82 year old, Silas Hopkins of Rensselaer passed away August 22, 2022.
On February 24, 1940, Silas was born to Hargis and Myrtle (Allen) Hopkins, in Salyersville, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Emily Mae Harris on August 8, 1959, in Jasper County, Indiana. Silas worked as a machine operator at General American for 23 years,...
Meredith 'Douglas' Whitaker
Aug 19, 2022
90 year old, Meredith ‘Douglas’ Whitaker, of Wheatfield, passed away August 19, 2022.
On June 20, 1932, Doug, was born to Walter and Della (Brown) Whitaker, in Rensselear, Indiana. Doug attended Kniman school. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a welder. He married the love of his life, Nora J. Miller on August 9, 1958, in...
Frances L Neeley
Aug 18, 2022
85 year old, Frances L. Neeley, of Rensselaer, passed away August 18, 2022.
On October 19, 1936, Frances was born to Ernest and Beulah (Stanford) Neyhart, in Griffith, Indiana. She liked to play Bingo, garden and can her rewards. She loved taking care of kids.
Frances is survived by her children: Harley Struble, David (Tammy) Struble, Melissa...
JoAnn Walker
Aug 17, 2022
87 year old, JoAnn Jean Walker, of Rensselaer, passed away August 17, 2022.
On November 19, 1934, JoAnn was born to Jeryld and Velma (Williams) Stanton in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, and married the love of her life, Firman Walker on February 21, 1953. She loved gardening and growing flowers.
JoAnn is survived...
Conley Smith
Aug 16, 2022
Conley Smith passed away on August 16, 2022, after a long and courageous battle against COPD. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School. Conley was a 50-year member of the Glenn Park Masonic Lodge. He retired in 1986, from U.S. Steel, at age 50 after working 32 years.
Conley and Joan spent 29 winter vacations in...
James E Jansma
Aug 15, 2022
71 year old, James Elliot Jansma, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on August 15, 2022.
On November 21, 1950, James was born to William and Norma (Spence) Jansma, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp, before returning home. He married Kelley Johnson on December 27, 2009, in Vernon Hills, Illinois. James was...
Nancy L Rickert
Aug 7, 2022
66 year old, Nancy L. Rickert, of Wheatfield, passed away August 7, 2022, as a result of an auto accident.
On March 13, 1956, Nancy was born to Joseph M. and Elizabeth J (Kantowicz) Starcevich in Hammond, Indiana. Nancy graduated from Thornton Fractional North High School. She worked at St. Joseph’s College as cook, janitorial, receptionist, and finally...
Trent Wilson
Aug 6, 2022
33 year old, Trent Wilson, of Rensselaer, passed away August 6, 2022.
Trent was born on April 18, 1989, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was a factory worker. Trent liked to write poetry, draw, and write short stories. Trent had the cutest giggle, that was extremely infectious. He was funny and quick witted.
Trent is survived by his...
Geneva Jefferson
Aug 4, 2022
76 year old, Geneva Jefferson, of Wheatfield, passed away August 4, 2022.
Geneva was born on January 10, 1946, to Bryan and Rose (Bailey) Clemons in Gillam Township, Jasper County, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Earl Jefferson, in April of 1964 at the DeMotte United Methodist Church. Geneva was a factory worker, for Monon Trailer,...
Ruthene Bailey
Aug 3, 2022
68 year old, Ruthene Bailey, of Medaryville, passed away August 3, 2022.
Ruthene was born to Willie Miller and Mildred (Bailey) Miller-Bailey, in Salyersville, Kentucky. She married the love of her life, Mitchell Bailey, on August 17, 1970, in Jasper County, Indiana. Ruthene enjoyed being a housewife. She liked to cook, sew and crochet. Ruthene loved having her...
Hilda Curry-Gilbert
Aug 1, 2022
92 year old, Hilda Curry-Gilbert, of Merrillville, formerly of DeMotte, Valparaiso and Griffith, passed away on August 1, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Merrillville.
Hilda was born to Raymond and Maggie (Hamstra) Boersma on February 28, 1930, on the farm in DeMotte, Indiana. Hilda graduated from Fair Oaks High School and worked as a clerk in retail...
Sandra M. Young
Jul 24, 2022
75 year old, Sandra M. Young, of Hammond passed away July 24, 2022.
Sandra was born to Trustum and Olive May (Smith) Whicker, in Shelby, Lake County, Indiana. Sandra was a homemaker. She loved to read and work in her flower garden. She also kept the cleanest house.
Sandra is survived by her family: husband: Ronald Young,...
Albert R. Hoecker
Jul 22, 2022
81 year old, Albert ‘Albie’ R. Hoecker Jr., of DeMotte, Indiana, formerly of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away July 22, 2022 at his home in DeMotte, Indiana.
Albert was born on September 26, 1940, to Albert R. and Margaret (Grimm) Hoecker, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Albert graduated high school, and served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He...
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