Obituaries

Stephen Hershman

Stephen Hershman

Aug 9, 2024

84 year old, Stephen W. Hershman, of Wheatfield, passed away August 9, 2024, at his home.

On March 7, 1940, in Clark County, Indiana, Stephen was born to Vyron Lavelle and Lucille (Thierman) Hershman. Stephen was a farmer and a welder. He was part of the Boilermakers Local # 374, for 25-30+ years. He liked to hunt and weld ‘stuff’. 

Stephen is...

Denny Conley

Denny Conley

Aug 2, 2024

94 year old, Denny Conley, of DeMotte, passed away August 2, 2024.

On October 12, 1929, Denny was born to Cevard and Cora (Smith) Conley in Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Denny was a teacher/coach. He coached Little League for many years in DeMotte. Denny enjoyed golfing, baseball, tennis, and bowling. His passions were coaching and his family.

Denny...

Clarence E. Misch

Clarence E. Misch

Jul 29, 2024

79 year old, Clarence E. Misch, of Wheatfield, passed away July 29, 2024.

On December 14, 1944, Clarence was born to Albert ‘Pete’ and Jessie (Cooper) Misch, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1962. Clarence served in the Indiana National Guard. He married the love of his life, Shirley Myers, on April 15. 1967, at Sorrowful...

Janice M Armstrong

Janice M Armstrong

Jul 28, 2024

60 year old, Janice M. Armstrong, of Rensselaer, passed away July 28, 2024, with her loving family around her.

On October 24, 1963, Janice was born to Glen and Pat (Duncan) Outler, in Hammond, Indiana. Janice married the love of her life, John Armstrong, on June 14, 1980, in Hammond, Indiana, and was married 44 years. Janice owned Barnyard Bloomers Greenhouse...

Debra Ann Newbury

Debra Ann Newbury

Jul 27, 2024

64 year old, Debra Ann Newbury, passed away July 27, 2024.

On December 19, 1959, Debbi was born to Donald Sr., and Gloria (Frybort) Lonsberry in Rensselaer, Indiana. Debbi was a 1978 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. She married the love of her life, John Newbury, on August 11, 1979, in DeMotte. Debbi enjoyed being a housewife, taking care of...

Robert A. Lewis

Robert A. Lewis

Jul 26, 2024

67 year old, Robert A. Lewis, of Monticello, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away July 26, 2024, with his loving family around him.

On May 2, 1957, Bob was born to Clarence and Frances (Belmont) Lewis, in Gary, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Harriet ‘Luci’ Seals, on February 4, 1978. He was a Mill Technician for Georgia Pacific. When...

Mary Ann L. Lovely

Mary Ann L. Lovely

Jul 25, 2024

87 year old, Mary Ann L. Lovely, of DeMotte, passed away July 25, 2024, with her loving family around her.

On February 8, 1937, in Gary, Indiana, Mary Ann was born to Joseph and Ann (Dulio) Santolino. Mary Ann worked at Ben Franklin in DeMotte for several years. She also enjoyed being a housewife. Mary Ann lived for her grandchildren and...

Willis Pettet Jr.

Willis Pettet Jr.

Jul 23, 2024

66 year old, Willis Pettet Jr., of Rensselaer, passed away July 23, 2024, with his loving family around him.

 On November 4, 1957, in Hammond, Indiana, Willis was born to Willis Sr., and Jennetta (Stonebreaker) Pettet-Labs. Willis was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1976. Willis served as a U.S. Marine for a time. He married the love...

Vivian H McDonald

Vivian H McDonald

Jul 15, 2024

64 year old, Vivian H. McDonald, of Lowell, passed away July 15, 2024.

On January 17, 1960, Vivian was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Elmer ‘Gene’ and Dottie (Hale) Hancock. She was a 1978 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. She married her honey, Joseph McDonald, on October 9, 1982, in Thayer, Indiana. Vivian worked in health care. She was a...

Clayton Hepworth

Clayton Hepworth

Jul 13, 2024

Clayton Hepworth, 73, of Shelby, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024.

Clayton was born in Hammond, Indiana, on January 21, 1951 to Robert Hepworth and Betty Hayes. He was a United States Army Veteran and served our country in the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the Army, Clayton returned to Northwest Indiana where he started a family and...

Kathleen G. Longacre

Kathleen G. Longacre

Jul 3, 2024

77 year old, Kathleen G. Longacre, of Highland, passed away July 3, 2024, with her loving family around her.

On November 29, 1946, Kathleen was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Thomas and Mary Frances (Powell) Gannon. She worked in real estate. She attended Faith Church in Highland. Kathleen enjoyed knitting & crocheting, cross stitching, and making crafts. She liked to cook....

Brenda Schultz

Brenda Schultz

Jun 30, 2024

81 year old, Brenda Schultz, of Fair Oaks, passed away June 30, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.

On July 19, 1942, in Gary, Indiana, Brenda was born to Donald and Phillis (Warne) Korth. She graduated from Fair Oaks High School, class of 1960. She married the love of her life, Raymond Schultz on May 27, 1961,...

Johnny Ray Miller

Johnny Ray Miller

Jun 29, 2024

67 year old, Pastor Johnny Ray Miller, of Rensselaer, passed away at his home, on June 29, 2024.

On November 12, 1956, Johnny was born to Fred and June (Miller) Miller in Knox, Indiana. Johnny married the love of his life, Donna Atwood, on July 13, 1974, in Hamlet, Indiana, which was his parent’s home. Johnny was a preacher at the...

Dennis Hensley

Dennis Hensley

Jun 28, 2024

73 year old, Dennis Hensley, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 28, 2024 in his home, with his loving family around him.

On May 5, 1951, Dennis was born to Ossie and Beulah (Combs). Hensley, in Clayhole, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Patricia Dabrowski, on May 18, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois. Dennis worked as a fabricator at Panel...

Marvin H. Strong

Marvin H. Strong

Jun 28, 2024

80 year old, Marvin ‘Sam’ H. Strong, of DeMotte, passed away June 28, 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.

On July 27, 1943, Marvin was born to Elmon and Leah (Davis) Strong, in Gary, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Sandra Davis, on February 27, 1963, in Halfax, North Carolina. Sam served in the U.S....

John Burks

John Burks

Jun 26, 2024

79 year old, John P. Burks, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 26, 2024 at Northwest Health Porter.

On January 5, 1945, John was born to Elbert Burks and Mary Peronis in Harrisburg, Illinois. He graduated from Glen Park High School, and served in the United States Army as a Medical Corpsman from 1965 until 1968. John was a master mechanic...

Jimmie Hopkins

Jimmie Hopkins

Jun 25, 2024

63 year old, Jimmie Hopkins, of Medaryville, passed away June 25, 2024, at Community Hospital in Munster.

 Jimmie was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to John and Sara (Patton) Hopkins on April 11, 1961. He worked as a mechanic. Jimmie loved listening to music, and working on cars.

Jimmie is survived by his siblings: Johnny Hopkins, Scott (Tammy) Hopkins, and Lisa Joseph.

Jimmie was...

Thomas Strain

Thomas Strain

Jun 21, 2024

81 year old, Thomas Strain passed away on June 21, 2024 at Franciscan Health Crown Point with his loving family around him.

 On December 27, 1942, Thomas was born to Ralph and Bethel (Spriggs) Strain in Wheatfield, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Janice Noble, on November 5, 1966 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. Thomas graduated in 1960 from...

Lupe Alejandro Castillo

Lupe Alejandro Castillo

Jun 15, 2024

66 year old, Lupe Alejandro Castillo, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 15, 2024, unexpectedly in New Braunsfels, Texas.

On February 23, 1958, Lupe was born to Alejandro and Minerva (Ponce) Castillo in Chicago, Illinois. He was a machine operator for the Local 150 Operators Union. Lupe loved to ride motorcycles and horses. He enjoyed rodeos, and was a bull rider...

Belinda Sue McDonald

Belinda Sue McDonald

Jun 12, 2024

72 year old, Belinda Sue McDonald, of Rensselaer, passed away on June 12. 2024. 

On January 21, 1952, Belinda, was born to Earl and Emma (Circle) Malia in Winamac, Indiana. Belinda was a factory worker. She was a very kind person that enjoyed spending time with friends and her dog, Marley.

Belinda is survived by her siblings: Joe (Frieda) Malia, Sonja (Doug)...

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