Kelly D Pointer
Sep 24, 2022
77 year old, Kelly D. Pointer, of Wheatfield, passed away September 24, 2022, at his home with his loving family around him.
On August 3, 1945, Kelly was born to Tim and Helen (Fraze) Pointer, in Central City, Mulenburg, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Teresa Darnell, on March 26, 1964. Kelly was a...
Eric M Toppen
Sep 23, 2022
Eric M. Toppen, 36 years, passed away on September 23, 2022.
Eric was born on February 9, 1986, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Bruce Toppen and Susie Arnold. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 2004. Eric attended Purdue University. He held a level III, diesel AC certification mechanics accreditation. Eric loved fixing anything with an...
Eliott Michael Wilson
Sep 22, 2022
Eliott Michael Wilson, was born and passed away September 20, 2022.
Eliott’s parents are Chad and Breann Wilson, of Medaryville, Indiana. He is also survived by brothers: Chance and Mason Wilson, his grandparents: Kevin & Mary Scheurich, Claude (Vallery) Wilson, & Sheila Edmondson, great-grandmother: Susan Scheurich, aunts & uncles: Morgan (Nicole) Scheurich, Kacey (Cole) Patrick, Michael (Jessica) Von...
Yvonne Kay Whitaker
Sep 20, 2022
81 year old, Yvonne Kay Whitaker, of Wheatfield, passed away September 20, 2022.
Yvonne was born on July 18, 1941, to Robert S. and Lenos (Gwinn) Stansberry, in Neva Tennessee. Yvonne married the love of her life: Wallace ‘Booten’ Whitaker on October 11, 1958, in Silver Lake, Indiana. She worked at Wheatfield Elementary School, in the special education...
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,...