Obituaries

Carl W. Schultz

Carl W. Schultz

Nov 26, 2021

84 year old, Carl W. Schultz, of Wheatfield, passed away November 26, 2021.

On April 24, 1937, Carl was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Herbert and Dorothy (Smallhorn) Schultz. He graduated from Tefft High School 1955, ranking 7th in his class. He worked at Inland Steel as a welder. He loved going to Florida, and sitting at the dock of the...

Sean P. Allman

Sean P. Allman

Nov 25, 2021

51 year old, Sean P. Allman, of Francesville, passed away November 25, 2021.

On April 18, 1970, in Columbus, Indiana, Sean was born to Allen and Renee (Bortkiewicz) Allman. He graduated from West Central High School. Sean married the love of his life, Gwynna Alexander on January 26, 1991, at the Rensselaer Faith Pentecostal Church of God. Sean was an electrician,...

Tressa M. Quigley

Tressa M. Quigley

Nov 23, 2021

81 year old, Tressa M. Quigley, of Wheatfield, passed away November 23, 2021.Tressa was born on May 14, 1940 to Rueben and Laura (Rowe) Risner in Wheatfield, Indiana. Tressa graduated from Tefft High School class of 1958, and received an associates degree from St. Mary of the Woods College. She was an instructional aid, at DeMotte and Wheatfield Elementary. She...

Nancy M. Bullard

Nancy M. Bullard

Nov 20, 2021

83 year old, Nancy M. Bullard, of DeMotte, passed away November 20, 2021.

Nancy was born on July 13, 1938, to Albert and Shirley (Rexrode) Hoover, in Brandywine, West Virginia. She graduated from Franklin High School, West Virginia. She enjoyed being a homemaker, and loved being ‘Mom’.Nancy is survived by her family, sons: Don (Connie) Joseph and Deryel (Shelly) Bullard, 2...

Richard Huhn

Richard Huhn

Nov 13, 2021

77 year old, Richard Huhn, of Rensselaer, passed away November 13, 2021.

On July 17, 1944, Richard was born to Walter and Betty (Sayers) Huhn in Rensselaer, Indiana. Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966. Richard was a mechanic by trade. He married the love of his life, Dale Miller, on November 15, 1985 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Richard was...

Cecil  C. Ponder Jr.

Cecil C. Ponder Jr.

Nov 11, 2021

77 year old, Cecil C. Ponder Jr., of Lake Village, passed away November 11, 2021.

Cecil was born on May 5, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Cecil and Helen Ponder Sr. Cecil served in the U.S. Army, he was considered a sharpshooter. Cecil then worked as a mechanic for the North Newton School Corporation for many years.Cecil is survived by his...

Edith Jane Sullivan

Edith Jane Sullivan

Nov 10, 2021

87 year old, Edith ‘Jane’ Sullivan, of Wheatfield, passed away November 10, 2021 at home, with her loving family around her.

On October 18, 1934, Jane was born to Lowell and Ada (Stowell) Dionne, in Leroy, Indiana. Jane was a lifetime area resident. She married the love of her life, Walter L. ‘Roy’ Sullivan on January 16, 1954, at the Mt....

Arnold W Roll Jr.

Arnold W Roll Jr.

Nov 6, 2021

66 year old, Arnold W. Roll Jr., of Gary, passed away November 6, 2021.

On October 20, 1955, Arnie was born to Arnold W. Roll Sr., and Margaret (Mc Quire) Roll in Gary, Indiana. Arnold worked as a factory worker for UGN, Manufacturing. He enjoyed knife collecting, hiking, watching action movies, and loved visiting with the family.Arnie is survived by his...

Lori A Ackerman

Lori A Ackerman

Nov 1, 2021

57 year old, Lori A. Ackerman, of Tefft, passed away at her home on November 1, 2021.

Lori was born on January 15, 1964, in Gary, Indiana, to Robert and Jo Ann (Weir) Harvey. She graduated from Kouts High School, class of 1982. She worked for Georgia Pacific for 17 years. Lori married the love of her life, Kenneth J. Ackerman,...

Kenneth L Black

Kenneth L Black

Oct 27, 2021

86 year old, Kenneth Black, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on October 27, 2021.

On February 10, 1935, Kenneth was born to Harold and Minnie (Schultz) Black in Hobart, Indiana. Ken was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church. He served as an MP with the rank of SGT for the U.S. Army at Arlington, Virginia for 3 years. He...

Debra Thresh

Debra Thresh

Oct 26, 2021

63 year old, Debra Thresh, of Wheatfield, passed away October 26, 2021 at her home with her loving family around her.

On June 16, 1958, Debra was born to Cornellius and Helen Theresa (Cook) Ipema in Midlothian, Illinois. Debra graduated from Oak Forest High School, and was a bookkeeper and housewife. She married the love of her life, Wynslow Thresh on...

Brian 'Hondo' Conley

Brian 'Hondo' Conley

Oct 25, 2021

54 year old, Brian ‘Hondo’ Conley, of Wheatfield, passed away October 25, 2021.

On October 12, 1967, Hondo was born to Therman and Joan (Frenzel) Conley in Valparaiso, Indiana. Hondo was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School class of 1986, where he was recently honored for his football accomplishments. He was a member of the Local 1005, Carpenter’s Union. He...

Danny Wayne Mathis

Danny Wayne Mathis

Oct 25, 2021

55 year old, Danny Wayne Mathis, of Wheatfield, passed away October 25, 2021.On December 15, 1965, Danny was born to Carol Ann (nee: Mason) Mathis & W. Robert Mathis.Danny was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate. (1984) Danny served in the United States Navy and was a proud veteran. He was a member of the Wheatfield American Legion Post #406....

Maureen Spinosa

Maureen Spinosa

Oct 24, 2021

81 year old, Maureen Spinosa, of DeMotte, passed away October 24, 2021, at her home with her loving family around her.

On October 10, 1940, Maureen was born to Edward and Helen (Neary) Gallagher, in Brooklyn, New York. She loved being a homemaker. She also worked for IBM until 1992.Maureen is survived by her children: Stephen (Sally) Spinosa, Doreen (Robert)...

Richard C. Peters

Richard C. Peters

Oct 23, 2021

58 year old, Richard C. Peters Jr., of Wheatfield, passed away October 23, 2021.

On June 18, 1963, Richard was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to Richard C. Peters Sr., and Sandra ‘Sue’ (Bell) Mangum. Rich was a service tech for Harbison-Walker International for over 30 years. He married the love of his life, Cherie (Brown), on March 24, 1990, in...

Allan W Quigley

Allan W Quigley

Oct 20, 2021

82 year old, Allan W. Quigley, of Wheatfield, passed away October 20, 2021 at his home.

On May 28, 1939, in East Chicago, Indiana, Allan was born to Walter and Fern (Southard) Quigley. Allan was an insurance agent for many years, after serving in the U.S. Army. He was always interested in what the stock market was doing.Allan is survived by...

Michael Gregory Pollock

Michael Gregory Pollock

Oct 17, 2021

Michael Gregory Pollock Sr. (65 years) of Wheatfield, Indiana passed away at 4:44 pm on October 17, 2021. Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio to Robert Earl and Peggy Ann (Carpenter) Pollock on June 6, 1956.

Mike retired from Bulk-a-matic and spent the last few years enjoying fishing, golfing, and spending time with family.Mike is leaving behind daughters: Amy (Chad)...

Kenneth C.  Knip

Kenneth C. Knip

Oct 16, 2021

Kenneth C. Knip, of DeMotte, passed away on October 16, 2021 at 62 years old.

Kenneth was born on March 3, 1959 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Cornelius ‘Neal’ and Thelma (DeFries) Knip. Kenny graduated from Kankakee Valley High School with the class of 1977. He married the love of his life, Wanda Stilley, on March 2, 1985 at Community Bible Church...

Charles R. Graves

Charles R. Graves

Oct 15, 2021

82 year old, Charles R. Graves, of Rensselaer, passed away October 15, 2021.

On August 22, 1939, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Charles was born to Marvin E. and Grace (Baty-Jordan) Young. Charles served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was an Operating Engineer for the Local #150, as a mechanic. He also drove tour bus and school bus for a time....

Dorajean 'Jean' Salrin

Dorajean 'Jean' Salrin

Oct 14, 2021

88 year old, Dorajean ‘Jean’ Salrin, passed away October 14, 2021.

Jean was born March 17, 1933, in Francesville, Indiana to the late John and Gladys (Watson) Westphal. She graduated from Francesville High School class of 1951. Jean worked as a waitress and later worked for United Telephone Company in Francesville. On May 18, 1957, she married Robert Salrin who...

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