Obituaries

Charles Christopher Schumacher

Charles Christopher Schumacher

Jan 21, 2022

36 year old, Charles C. Schumacher, of Wheatfield, passed away January 21, 2022.

Per Charles’ wishes cremation will take place.A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.

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Debra S. Barry

Debra S. Barry

Jan 21, 2022

66 year old, Debra S. Barry, of Wheatfield, formerly of Hebron, passed away at her home on January 21, 2022.

On March 3, 1955, in Amery, Wisconsin, Debbie was born to Dan Pullin and Thanaleen ‘Pat’ (Risner) Holley. She graduated from Merrillville High School and then attended Beauty School. Debbie was a beautician who owned “Touch of Class” beauty salon. She...

Frances Esther  Kros

Frances Esther Kros

Jan 17, 2022

Frances Esther Kros of DeMotte, IN, passed away early Monday morning, January 17, 2022 after bravely fighting several illnesses. Her 83 years were filled with joy, activity, and love—all counted as gifts from the Lord.Frances was born on April 7, 1938, to Daniel and Cornelia (Vander Giessen) Kingma. The family lived those first few years in a house on the...

John E. Cambe

John E. Cambe

Jan 17, 2022

78 year old, John E. Cambe, of DeMotte, passed away January 17, 2022.

John was born on December 18, 1943, to Paul and Letha (Nelson) Cambe, in Wheatfield, Indiana. John graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1961. He married Dorothy Wright (who preceded him) on May 12, 1962. John was a heavy equipment operator/mechanic for the local #150. He...

Carson J Cochran

Carson J Cochran

Jan 14, 2022

72 year old, Carson J. Cochran, of Wheatfield, passed away January 14, 2022.

On February 4, 1949, Carson was born to Newman and Bessie (Williamson) Cochran in Goodman, West Virginia. Carson graduated high school and attended trade school. He was a millwright at LTV Steel in East Chicago, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Naomi Jean (Fugett) Cochran on...

Jeannetta L Rennick

Jeannetta L Rennick

Jan 13, 2022

73 year old, Jeannetta L. Rennick, of Kouts, passed away with her loving family around her, on January 13, 2022

Jeannetta was born on August 4, 1948, to Willard and Mary Ann (Rogers) Parsley in Trumann, Arkansas. Jeannetta worked in food service industry as a waitress. She loved to read, garden, and cook.Jeannetta is survived by her children: Cruz (Tammy) Ramirez,...

Evelyn Dykhuizen

Evelyn Dykhuizen

Jan 12, 2022

93 year old, Evelyn Dykhuizen, of Fair Oaks, passed away January 12, 2022 at her home with her loving husband at her side.

Evelyn was born on December 27, 1928, in DeMotte, Indiana to George Sr. and Jennie (Walstra) Hoffman. Evelyn graduated from DeMotte High School, class of 1946. She married the love of her life, John Dykhuizen on July...

Debra Kay Recker

Debra Kay Recker

Jan 11, 2022

59 year old, Debra Kay Recker, of DeMotte, passed away January 11, 2022 at her home.

Debra was born on August 22, 1962, to Henry Sr. and Beverly (Hamstra) Dahm in Valparaiso, Indiana. Debra was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1980. She worked at the Kankakee Valley Middle School and was the Cafeteria Manager. She married...

Joyce M. Poisel

Joyce M. Poisel

Jan 11, 2022

74 year old, Joyce M. Poisel, of Medaryville, passed away January 11, 2022 at Franciscan Health, Lafayette.

Joyce was born on December 9, 1947, in Watseka, Illinois, to Kenneth and Ruth (Robbins) Burton. Joyce married the love of her life, John Poisel, on April 5, 1969, in Sheldon, Illinois. She was a homemaker. She also worked at Northway, and at Wabash...

David L Czerniak

David L Czerniak

Jan 10, 2022

78 year old, David L. Czerniak, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on January 10, 2022.

Dave was born on August 9, 1943, in Vancouver, Washington, to Stanley and Priscilla (Marshall) Czerniak. Dave served in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Georgia Detrick-Beres, on April 1, 1984, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Dave worked for NIPSCO as...

Igor Vlchek

Igor Vlchek

Jan 1, 2022

66 year old, Igor Vlchek, passed away January 1, 2022, at his home.

On October 26, 1955, in Yugoslavia, Igor was born to Ratko and Elizabeth Vlchek. In 1996 Igor became a U.S. Citizen. He married Sherri (Barkey) Vlchek, on May 9, 1981, in Munster, Indiana. Igor liked to do body work, and construction. He also served in the U.S. Army....

Marilyn K. Jones

Marilyn K. Jones

Dec 31, 2021

77 year old, Marilyn K. Jones, of Kersey, passed away December 31, 2021.Marilyn was born on December 16, 1944, in Lafayette, to Floyd and Mary (Edwards) McClure. She graduated from Rensselaer High School. She married Robert Jones on July 17, 1977, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Marilyn worked at Farm Bureau at their switchboard, and Tysen’s as a stocker and cashier. Marilyn...

Roy Fairchild Jr.

Roy Fairchild Jr.

Dec 30, 2021

78-year-old, Roy Fairchild Jr., of Francesville, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side on December 30, 2021

On May 27, 1943 in North Judson, Indiana, Roy was born to Roy Sr and Opal (Collingsworth) Fairchild. He was a truck driver by trade who liked to tinker with wheel horse lawn tractors. He served in the U.S....

Sheila Crownover-McWhirter

Sheila Crownover-McWhirter

Dec 24, 2021

66 year old, Sheila J. Crownover-McWhirter, of Rensselaer, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away December 22, 2021.

Sheila was born to Edison Rose and Jewel (Reed) Counts on August 11, 1955 in Munich, Germany. She graduated from George Washington High School. She married the love of her life, William ‘Bill’ Crownover, on December 18, 1976. Sheila loved to play cards, dance, and...

Kylee S. Whitrock

Kylee S. Whitrock

Dec 23, 2021

18 year old, Kylee S. Whitrock, of Medaryville, passed away December 22, 2021.

On November 5, 2003, in Kokomo, Indiana, Kylee was born to Kanyon Whitrock and Stephanie (Buckingham) Whitrock. Kylee liked to swim, watch movies, rock in her chair, and especially liked spending time with the family. She was a senior at West Central High School.Kylee is survived by her...

Benjamin E. Fitch

Benjamin E. Fitch

Dec 7, 2021

40 year old, Benjamin Fitch, of Medaryville, passed away at his home on December 7, 2021.

On February 28, 1981, Benjamin was born to Daril and Judy (Sullivan) Fitch, in Rensselear, Indiana. Ben was a welder by trade. He married the love of his life, Bonita Robinson, on March 18, 2019, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Ben enjoyed cooking, fishing, hunting, car racing...

Corrine J. Recker

Corrine J. Recker

Dec 4, 2021

88 year old, Corrine Recker of DeMotte, passed away December 4, 2021.

On September 20, 1933, Corrine was born to John and Ida (Schaafsma) Van Dyke, in Beecher, Illinois. She graduated from Grant Park High School, in Illinois. She married the love of her life William J. Recker, on October 3, 1954, in Momence, Illinois. Corrine worked at Sunrise Cleaners in...

Dean E Kingma

Dean E Kingma

Nov 28, 2021

82 year old, Dean E. Kingma, of DeMotte, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 28, 2021.

Dean was born on March 16, 1939, in Rensselear, Indiana, to Sam E. and Marcia (Swart) Kingma. Dean graduated from DeMotte High School, class of 1957. He served in the U.S. Army reserves. Dean worked at DeMotte State Bank for...

Beverly Ketchum

Beverly Ketchum

Nov 27, 2021

87 year old, Beverly Ketchum, of Wheatfield, passed away November 27, 2021.

On November 28, 1933, Beverly was born to Wayne and Rose (Kerns) Brown, in Wheatfield, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Price Ketchum on June 15, 1956. Beverly worked for the Kankakee Valley School Corporation as a cafeteria worker, janitor, and in the laundry. She was...

Amie L. Greenlee

Amie L. Greenlee

Nov 26, 2021

52 year old, Amie L. Greenlee, of Mulberry, passed away November 26, 2021 at her home.

On June 26, 1969, Amie was born to Lawrence and Carolyn (Hartley) Walts in Monticello, Indiana. Amie graduated from Tri-County High School. She enjoyed being a housewife. She married the love of her life: Kenny Greenlee, on April 27, 2013, at Camp Atterbury. Amie especially...

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