Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

Oct 14, 2021

94 year old, Forrest R. Miller, of Rensselaer, passed away October 14, 2021.

On June 14, 1927, Forrest was born to Chester and Sally (Joseph) Miller, in Royalton, Kentucky. Forrest served in the U.S. Army for a time in Germany. He was a self-employed truck driver. Forrest really liked to work on lawn mowers, small engines, and bicycles. He enjoyed stock...

Oct 13, 2021

35 year old, Nelson R. Wilder, of Wheatfield, passed away October 13, 2021.

Nelson was born on September 30, 1986, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Nelson graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 2005. He married the love of his life, Jacquelyn Hamstra on June 7, 2008, at Hamstra Gardens in Wheatfield, Indiana. Nelson was an Industrial Sales Account Manager for Walter...

Oct 10, 2021

88 year old, Hazel Mae Helton, of Wheatfield, passed away on October 10, 2021 at her home with her loving family around her, just 19 days shy of her 89th birthday.

On October 29, 1932, in Boone County Indiana, Hazel was born to Cecil and Opal (Corwin) Park. In 1938, the family moved to the Wheatfield area,...

Oct 6, 2021

48 year old, Christine I. Dennie, of Wheatfield, passed away October 6, 2021.

Christine was born in Warren, Ohio, to James Chuck and Janet Blake, on March 26, 1973. Christine married the love of her life, James A. Dennie, on January 4, 1997, in Florida. She enjoyed being a homemaker, crafter, avid reader, and taking care of...

Oct 1, 2021

32 year old, Robert L. McKinney, of Wheatfield, passed away September 29, 2021, at his home.

On February, 10, 1989, Robert was born to Christopher and Faith (Stidam) McKinney in Valparaiso, Indiana. Robert was a maintenance worker.

Robert is survived by his children: Kaiyden, Alaina, Lillith McKinney, parents: Christopher and Faith McKinney, grandmother: Judy McKinney,...

Sep 30, 2021

72 year old, Elizabeth Boerner, of Wheatfield, passed away September 30, 2021 with her loving family around her.

On May 28, 1949, Liz was born in Braunschweig, Germany, to Andrew and Janina (Coich) Machnik. She married the love of her life Jack Boerner, in Winnipeg, Canada, on April 1, 1972. Liz worked for Meijer as a greeter...

Sep 27, 2021

71 year old, Louis V. Warner, of Wheatfield, passed away September 27, 2021 at his home.

On January 24, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, Lou was born to Ross and Thelma (Sayers) Warner. Lou graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1968. He married the love of his life, Shirley Hagle, on July 20, 1968, in Shelby, Indiana. Louis...

Sep 25, 2021

57 year old, Ethel Mae Miller-Hopkins, passed away September 25, 2021 at her home.

On April 22, 1964, in Salyersville, Kentucky, Ethel Mae was born to Willie and Mildred (Bailey) Miller. Ethel was a homemaker who liked to knit, loved music and was very proud of her Native American Heritage.

Ethel is survived by her...

Sep 24, 2021

85 year old, Leroy E. ‘Bub’ David, of Rensselaer, passed away September 24, 2021 at home with his loving family around him.

Bub was born on November 8, 1935, in Adah, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Stella (Lilley) David. He was a pipe fitter at U.S. Steel, after serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of...

Sep 20, 2021

54 year old, Randall “Randy” T. Prater, of Medaryville, passed away September 20, 2021 at his home.

On October 4, 1966, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Randy was born to Oliver and Virginia (Thompson) Prater. He attended Kankakee Valley High School. Randy worked for the Local #81. He liked tearing down cranes and doing demolition, until health issues caused...

Sep 17, 2021

58 year old, Bradley L. Mak, of Thayer, passed away September 17, 2021.

On February 19, 1963, Brad was born to Walter and Charmaine (Hockney) Mak, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Brad married Rebecca ‘Becky’ Gilbert, on December 5, 2020 in Florida. Brad loved being a farmer, and going to any sort of auction. He really liked to buy...

Sep 8, 2021

88 year old, Carl F. Nagel, of Wheatfield, passed away September 8, 2021 at his home.

On May 15, 1933, Carl was born to Leonard Sr., and Regina (Misch) Nagel at their home in Wheatfield, Indiana. Carl was a lifetime area resident, who was in the 1952 graduating class of Wheatfield High School.  He was a self-employed...

Sep 6, 2021

88 year old, Barbara A. Echterling, of Wheatfield, passed away September 6, 2021.

On December 11, 1932, in Gary, Indiana, Barbara was born to Eugene and Mary (Kennedy) Hardesty. She was a homemaker and worked for Hook’s Drugs, and CVS for a 20+ years. Barbara was a member of Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church. She married the love...

Sep 4, 2021

Thomas Edgar Kearney, 88, of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away at home on September 4, 2021 surrounded by his loved, and loving family, and surrounded in prayer by many nieces, nephews, and friends.  Tom was born in Denham, Indiana on November 23, 1932 to James and Frances (Finley) Kearney.  The youngest of seven children, Tom graduated from Walkerton High School...

Sep 3, 2021

79 year old, James Klein, of Wheatfield, passed away September 3, 2021.

On December 10, 1941, James was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry A. and Florence M. (Hays) Klein. Jim was a welder who worked at LTV Steel, before retiring. He enjoyed the fellowship of playing dart ball and golf. Jim liked to fish and go...

Aug 31, 2021

61 year old, Thomas Cain of Lake Village, passed away at his home on August 31, 2021, due to a long illness.

On January 27, 1960, Tom was born to Roy Cain Sr. and Rose (Jones) Cain-Sinsabaugh. He attended North Newton Schools. Tom was a Mr. Fix-it guy who if given a shoestring and a piece of...

Aug 26, 2021

39 year old, Christopher K. Van Baren, of DeMotte, passed away at his home, on August 26, 2021.

Chris was born on May 30, 1982, in Hammond, Indiana, to Garry Van Baren Jr. and Lora (Wolfe) Van Baren. Chris worked as a bricklayer, and at a booth in Shipshewana. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and swimming. He liked...