Obituaries
Robert K Schanlaub
Sep 9, 2024
Robert ‘Rob’ Keith Schanlaub II, passed away in his home on September 9, 2024. Rob was a long-term resident of Rensselaer.
Rob was born in Lafayette, Indiana to Bob Schanlaub and Ora Allen on May 9, 1977. He attended Kankakee Valley High School, graduating in 1995; then attended Lincoln Technical Institute earning a degree in computer aided drafting. He owned several...
Dale M Davis
Sep 7, 2024
After battling cancer for 9 months, 71 year old, Dale M Davis, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
On August 12, 1953, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Dale was born to Donald and Betty (Campbell) Davis. He married the love of his life Mary Helen Brackett on August 10, 1974. He dedicated...
Judith Siegrist
Sep 4, 2024
86 year old, Judith ‘Judy’ Kay Siegrist, of Rensselaer, passed away September 4, 2024, at her home with her family around her.
On July 25, 1938, Judy was born to John and Pauline (Miller) Newcome in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from Rensselaer High School, class of 1956. On June 17, 1961, Judy married the love of her life, LaVern Paul Siegrist, in...
Jacqueline Lowry
Sep 3, 2024
Jacqueline Michele (nee Barry) Lowry, born May 31, 1947, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Mildred and John Barry, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024. Jackie, as she was lovingly known, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Jackie graduated from Crown Point High School in 1967 and married Jerry Milton Lowry on October 4, 1969, in Cedar Lake, Indiana. The...
Marilyn S. Hart
Sep 3, 2024
77 year old, Marilyn S. Hart, of DeMotte, passed away September 3, 2024 at her home.
On June 7, 1947, Marilyn was born to Dallas and Edna (Metz) Foster, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Mike Hart, on August 30, 1969, in Wheatfield, Indiana. Marilyn taught second grade and was a librarian at Wheatfield Elementary School for...
Carolyn S. Crouse
Aug 31, 2024
61 year old, Carolyn S. Crouse, of North Judson, passed away August 31, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On August 31, 1963, Carolyn was born to Raymond and Janet (Sanders) Guess, in Blue Island, Illinois. Carolyn married the love of her life, Timothy Crouse, on June 27, 1980, in South Holland. She enjoyed being a house wife, and raising...
Donald William Radtke Jr.
Aug 28, 2024
67 year old, Donald W. Radtke Jr., of North Judson, formerly of DeMotte, passed away August 28, 2024.
On November 10, 1956, Donny was born to Donald Radtke Sr. and Mary (Dunham) Allsbury, in Chicago, Illinois. He married Laureen Radtke on April 15, 2023 in North Judson, Indiana. Donny worked in maintenance at Pfizers. He enjoyed anything to do with racing...
Kimber E. Schultz
Aug 24, 2024
4 year old, Kimber E. Schultz, of Rensselaer, passed away August 24, 2024, at her home, with her loving family around her.
On August 15, 2020, Kimber was born to Jason Schultz and Amber Luttrell in Valparaiso, Indiana. Kimber loved to go on motorcycle rides with her daddy. She loved going to the farm to see her daddy and helping him...
Trudy Darlene (Huff) Wallace
Aug 24, 2024
Trudy Darlene Wallace, née Huff, passed away peacefully at Glen Ridge Nursing Home in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 24, 2024, at the age of 82. Born September 9, 1941, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Trudy spent her formative years in her hometown before marrying her husband, Jim, and settling in DeMotte, Indiana, eventually spending winters together in Palmetto, Florida.
Trudy was the beloved...
Linda Wireman
Aug 22, 2024
69 year old, Linda Wireman of DeMotte, passed away on August 22, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On November 10, 1954, Linda was born to Randolph Fitzgerald and Clara (Zarr) Ulm in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Clayton Wireman, on September 27, 1980, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Linda worked as a Registered Nurse at Majestic Care...
Robert D. Campbell
Aug 21, 2024
Robert D. Campbell III, of DeMotte, passed away at home on August 21, 2024.
On February 10th, 1974, Robert was born to Susan A. Webber and Robert D. Campbell Jr. in East Chicago, Indiana. A skilled tradesman, he has worked for Local 20 Sheet Metal Workers and Local 374 Boilermakers, reaching Journeyman status in both trades. Robert, or Dan as his...
David A. Kenning
Aug 19, 2024
70 year old, David A Kenning, of Porter, passed away on August 19, 2024 in Valparaiso, Indiana.
On November 24, 1953, David was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Jack and Delores (Woudema) Kenning. He was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1972. David served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1974. He worked 42 years...
Michael Culver
Aug 18, 2024
69 year old, Michael Culver, of Lake Village, passed away on August 18, 2024, in his home with his loving family surrounding him.
On May 6, 1955, Michael was born to Ray Culver and Deloris (Spoor) Fraker, in Hammond, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Deborah LaRue, on December 10, 2003, in Kentland, Indiana. Michael worked as a maintenance...
Christopher Mario Contreras
Aug 14, 2024
41 year old, Christopher Mario Contreras, of DeMotte, passed away August 14, 2024 from a tragic motorcycle accident.
On May 16, 1983, in Harvey, Illinois, Christopher was born to Mario Contreras and Cindy (Suggs) Downing. He was a sheet metal worker for Union Local 73. Christopher loved music, riding his motorcycle, his mud truck, and drag racing with his daughters. He...
Edith A. Highley
Aug 12, 2024
64 year old, Edith A. Highley, of San Pierre, passed away August 12, 2024.
On September 1, 1959, in East Tawas City, Michigan, Edith was born to James and Maryblanche (Thomas) Styles. She married the love of her life, Ronald Highley, on February 5, 1979, in East Tawas City, Michigan. Edith loved being a housewife. She enjoyed cooking and taking care...
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
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
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
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
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...
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