Obituaries

Thomas E. Conley

Thomas E. Conley

May 9, 2022

63 year old, Thomas E. Conley, of DeMotte, passed away May 9, 2022.

 

Tom was born on February 7, 1959, in Gary, Indiana, to John Sr. and Alberta ‘Bertie’ (Dunn) Conley. Tom graduated from Lowell High School. Tom was a wall insulation installer. He loved NASCAR!

 

Tom is survived by his family: children: Amy (Eric) Estrada, John (Caitlin)...

Robert 'Bob' White

Robert 'Bob' White

May 8, 2022

72 year old, Robert ‘Bob’ White, of Merrillville, passed away May 8, 2022.

 

Bob was born on April 16, 1950, to Elmer L. and Dorothy L. (Barker) White, in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated in 1968. He married the love of his life, Phyllis E. Curry, on February 14, 1973, at the Methodist Church, in Griffith, Indiana. He served in...

Bob J Hoffman

Bob J Hoffman

May 7, 2022

94-year-old Bob J. Hoffman of San Pierre, Indiana passed away May 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Bob was born in Osceola, Indiana on August 17, 1927. He graduated from Francesville High School and served in the Navy. Bob married Mollie Marcella Dommer on May 23, 1948, and had four daughters, Ruth (Larry) Timm, Nancy (Roger) McCarty,...

Pat Sherwood

Pat Sherwood

May 5, 2022

72 year old, Patrick ‘Pat’ D. Sherwood, of Wheatfield, passed away May 5, 2022, at Northwest Health Porter campus.

 

Pat, was born on December 4, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, to Lloyd and Betty (Stifle) Sherwood. He graduated from Munster high school, and attended college at Purdue University for Tech Graphics. He was a millwright and a graphic designer. Patrick...

Steven James Prentice

Steven James Prentice

May 5, 2022

40 year old, Steven James Prentice, of Wheatfield, passed away May 5, 2022, as a result of an auto accident.

 

Steven was born on January 2, 1982, in Dallas, Texas, to Clettus Lee Prentice and Georgia Anne (O’Dor) Jenkins. Steven was a tattoo artist who owned his own business in DeMotte. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing.

 

Steven...

Mary Scott

Mary Scott

May 3, 2022

81 year old, Mary Scott, of Wheatfield, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2022 at Porter Regional Hospital.

 

On November 26, 1940, in Gary, Indiana, Mary was born to William Tell and Jennadean A. (Kreischer) Basiger. Mary married the love of her life, Charles Gerald Scott, on February 23, 1957, in Gary, Indiana. Mary waitressed for many years. She...

James J Walker

James J Walker

Apr 29, 2022

58 year old, James ‘Jimmy’ J. Walker, of Rensselaer, passed away suddenly April 29, 2022 at his home.

 

On September 29, 1963, Jimmy was born to Charles and Retha (Dobson) Walker, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He graduated from West Central High School. He was a Local 150 Operator. He married Lori Hayes on September 22, 2012, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He...

Laura M Sturgeon

Laura M Sturgeon

Apr 20, 2022

61 year old, Laura M. Sturgeon, of Wheatfield, passed away suddenly April 20, 2022 at her home.

 

On March 29, 1961, Laura was born to James and Bertha (Altgilbers) Miehl, in Hammond, Indiana. She was a homemaker and caregiver.

 

Laura is survived by her children: Willie (Shantel) Sturgeon Jr., Michelle (Miguel) Valenzuela, James Sturgeon. She has several grandchildren...

Linda Faye Clark

Linda Faye Clark

Apr 19, 2022

72 year old, Linda Faye Clark, of Wheatfield, passed away April 19, 2022.

 

On September 4, 1949, Linda was born to Walter W. and Mary K. (Gordon) Waters., in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Linda worked in real estate, and then as an underwriter for Wells Fargo. She liked to work, work, and more work, but she really enjoyed shopping online, creating...

Nora Rose Venzke

Nora Rose Venzke

Apr 14, 2022

97 year old, Nora Rose Venzke, of DeMotte, formerly of Hammond, passed away April 14, 2022.

 

On September 1, 1924, Nora was born to Fedric and Anna (Bligh) Glennon in Gary, Indiana. She graduated in 1942, and married the love of her life, Howard Venzke, in Hammond, Indiana, on July 1, 1950. She worked in retail food sales. She...

Betty L. McCormick-Good

Betty L. McCormick-Good

Apr 13, 2022

86 year old, Betty L. McCormick-Good, of Rensselaer, passed away on April 13, 2022, with her loving family around her.

 

On February 1, 1936, Betty was born to Thomas and Mildred (Sims) DePoy in Winamac, Indiana. She attended Pulaski County Schools. Betty worked for Northway, as a factory worker for some time. She like to do all types of...

Lester W Tolleson

Lester W Tolleson

Apr 13, 2022

79 year old, Lester W. Tolleson, of Wheatfield, passed away April 13, 2022.

 

On March 20, 1943, Lester was born to Olen and Lilly (Whitfield) Tolleson in Jefferson, Texas. Lester was in the U.S. Army. He was a systems analysist, computer programmer for Kodak for 30+ years, and later worked at Life Action Ministries in Niles, Michigan for 15...

Alberta Howard

Alberta Howard

Apr 10, 2022

88 year old, Alberta Howard, of Wheatfield, passed away April 10, 2022, with her loving family around her.

 

On June 8, 1933, in Claypool, Indiana, Alberta was born to Walter and Della (Brown) Whitaker. She was a factory worker. Alberta married the love of her life, J.B. Howard, on March 8, 1957, in Jasper County, Indiana. She was a...

Carol J. Klip

Carol J. Klip

Apr 10, 2022

86 year old, Carol J. Klip, of DeMotte, passed away peacefully with her two loving daughters at her side on April 10, 2022.

 

On February 20, 1936, Carol was born to Maurice and Tena (Toppen) Cheever, in DeMotte, Indiana. She graduated from DeMotte High School, and later went to beauty college.  She married the love of her life, John...

Martha Lou Hershman

Martha Lou Hershman

Apr 7, 2022

86 year old, Martha Lou Hershman, of Rensselaer, passed away at her home with her loving family around her on April 7, 2022.

 

On October 18, 1935 in Rensselaer, Indiana, Martha Lou was born to Lloyd and Dorothy Alice (Moore) Dickinson. Martha married the love of her life, Fritz Hershman on September 29, 1962, in Winamac, Indiana. Martha enjoyed...

Ruth Ann 'Sis' Froedge

Ruth Ann 'Sis' Froedge

Mar 30, 2022

81 year old, Ruth Ann ‘Sis’ Froedge, of Rensselaer, passed away March 30, 2022, at her home.

 

On June 16, 1940, in Fair Oaks, Indiana, Ruth Ann was born to Clarence and Lorraine (Raske) Drake. She was a cook at Kentucky Fried Chicken for 25+ years. She liked to watch TV series, cook, and spending time with the grandbabies.

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Mary Lou Clemens

Mary Lou Clemens

Mar 25, 2022

85 year old, Mary Lou Clemens, of Hebron, passed away March 25, 2022 with her loving family around her.

 

On October 7, 1936, Mary Lou was born in Chicago, Illinois to John and Sophie (Chvatik) Fath. Mary Lou graduated from Fenger High School, and married the love of her life, Ervin D. “Butch” Clemens on January 18, 1958, in...

Julie Ann Campbell

Julie Ann Campbell

Mar 19, 2022

52 year old, Julie Ann Campbell, of Rensselaer, passed away March 19, 2022.

 

On November 22, 1969, in Logansport, Indiana, Julie was born to Alton Campbell and Carrie (Sterk) Romanchok. Julie worked in quality control, in the Manufacturing field. She attended Goodland Church. She enjoyed crafting, painting, riding her golf cart, and beach days. She especially liked wood burning...

Lorraine Bernice Drake

Lorraine Bernice Drake

Mar 15, 2022

100 year old, Lorraine Bernice Drake, of Fair Oaks, passed away March 15 with her loving family around her.

 

On August 12, 1921, Lorraine was born in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Emma Maria Anna (Oldenberg) Raske. Lorraine married the love of her life, Clarence Drake on December 31, 1937. Lorraine worked for St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer as...

Carl Allen Jr.

Carl Allen Jr.

Mar 9, 2022

50 year old, Carl Allen Jr., of Rensselaer, passed away at his home on March 9, 2022, with his loving family around him.

 

On September 2, 1971, Carl Jr. was born to Carl Sr. and Diana (Stanton) Allen in Valparaiso, Indiana. Carl graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1990. He worked construction. Carl liked to work on...

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