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...
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...
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,...
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...
44 year old, Betty M. Cottrell, of Burnettsville, passed away at her home on July 11, 2022.
Betty was born on February 1, 1978, to Robert and Dixie (Goff) Keck in Crown Point, Indiana. Betty was a homemaker. Betty enjoyed storm chasing, wolfs, nature and listening to music.
Betty is survived by her family: father: Robert Keck,...
76 year old, Joe D. Risner, of Wheatfield, passed away July 10, 2022.
On August 28, 1945, in Rensselaer, Joe was born to Lee and Gertrude (Howard) Risner. Joe was the groundskeeper for Lakes of Four Season’s Golf Course. Joe liked to hunt, fish, play golf and cook. He was an avid lover of nature and animals.
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Daryl Hoover King, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with cancer with his loving family around him.
He was born on May 28, 1949 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Rufus B. and Wanda (Hoover) King Sr. Daryl graduated from Manchester High School in 1967. After attending Manchester College for two...
62 year old, Cindy Jo Culbreth, of Wheatfield, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2022.
On August 25, 1959, Cindy was born to Eugene and Clara (Margison) Woudema in Valparaiso, Indiana. Cindy attended Kankakee Valley Schools. She married the love of her life, Dave Culbreth on August 30, 1975, at the DeMotte United Methodist Church. She worked for...
84 year old, John M. Oezer Jr., of Fair Oaks, passed away at his home with his loving family around him.
John was born to John M. and Jeanette (Iwema) Oezer in Chicago, Illinois, on April 22, 1938. John married the love of his life, Jean Ann Kingma on October 2, 1955, at Fair Oaks, Indiana. John was...
How do you write an obituary for a man and a soul larger than life? Nothing written here will ever seem like enough.
Casey Aubrey Young, 34, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2022. Casey was a one of a kind, once in a lifetime human being that the rest of us strive and can only...
Vernon Helton, 94, of Wheatfield, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 with his loving family surrounding him.
Vernon was born September 5, 1927 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Anderson and Laudie (Bailey) Helton. Vernon was a general foreman for the Laborer’s Union Local 81, and was a farmer as well. He took pride in the home that he built...
81 year old, Harley Hesh Sr., of Shelby, passed away June 20, 2022, at his home with his family around him.
Harley was born in Roselawn, Newton County, Indiana on January 24, 1941, to Harold and Madora (Albright) Hesh. Harley worked as a rubbish collector. He loved to do woodworking, and fish.
Harley is survived by his children:...
57 year old, Karen R. Sims-Greene, of Monticello, passed away June 12, 2022, at IU Arnet, Lafayette, Indiana.
On December 14, 1964, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Karen was born to Larry Robbins and Connie K (Mitchell) Molden. She was a housewife. Karen married the love of her life, Ron Greene on July 4, 2020, at Independence, Missouri. She liked to...
Maxine “Max” (Salyer) French, age 80, passed away peacefully at her Koontz Lake home in the presence of beloved family members on the evening of Saturday, June 11, 2022. Max was born on February 23, 1942 in Wheatfield, Indiana to Denzell and Martha (Whitaker) Salyer. Max graduated from Wheatfield High School in the Class of 1960. After high school, she...
94 year old, Clifford V. Fritz, of Winamac, passed away June 7, 2022.
Clifford was born on July 11, 1927, to Leslie and Hazel (Earhart) Fritz in Winamac, Jefferson Township, Pulaski County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II, from 1945 until 1946. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Nelson,...
79 year old, Edna C. Ball, of Wheatfield, passed away June 4, 2022, at her home.
On August 30, 1942, in Springfield, Illinois, Edna was born to Edgar and Elizabeth (Bailey) Hedge. She worked at a security guard at NIPSCO or 20 + years, as well as being a housewife. She enjoyed her birds, and flower garden.
Edna...
86 year old, Donald Lee Oldfield, of Wheatfield, passed away May 26, 2022.
Donald was born on June 9, 1935, in Hammond, Indiana to Leo and Delores (Zieder) Oldfield. He was a diesel mechanic for Industrial Engines, in Highland. He was a member of the DeMotte Sons of the American Legion Post #440, Crown Point Eagles, Hebron Masonic Lodge...
34 year old, Kenneth Abney, of Monon, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2022, at his home.
On August 10, 1987, Kenneth was born to David Abney and Patricia (Storm) Abney-Byler in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He married Megan Campbell on June 27, 2021 at the Tippecanoe Country Club. Kenneth liked to read, play the guitar, and write his own songs....
80 year old, Diane M. Jacquest, of Wheatfield, passed away May 23, 2022.
On August 31, 1941, Diane was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward Litzau and Lavergne (Trostel) Cartwright. She married the love of her life, Francis Jacquest, on December 21, 1957, in Kentucky. Diane was a housewife. She loved to collect beanie babies and barbie dolls. She...
84 year old, Mac Quigley, of Wheatfield, passed away May 21, 2022 from a broken heart.
On March 13, 1938, Mac was born, to James Quigley and Hazel (Goodpastor) Pound in Porter County, Indiana. Mac was raised by Ed and Coyla Albin. Mac was a Tefft Tiger, and graduated from Tefft High School class of 1956. He married the...