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77 year old, Sandra Bonner, of Wheatfield, passed away August 19, 2021.
Sandra was born on December 15, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward and Margaret (Schroeder) Thompson. She married the love of her life, Charles Bonner, on April 24, 1961, in Gulconda, Illinois. Sandra loved being a lunch room aid at Wheatfield Elementary School. She also...
41 year old, Michael Wantola, passed away at his home, on August 15, 2021.
On March 6, 1980, Michael was born to Leo and Vera (Krug) Wantola in Valparaiso, Indiana. Mike graduated from Kankakee Valley High School class of 1998. Mike was an operating engineer with the Local #150. Mike liked to hunt, trap, cut wood, and...
68 year old, Bruce E. Truelock, of Rensselaer passed away August 15, 2021.
Bruce was born on July 6, 1953, to Donald and Rosemary (Banister) Truelock, in Sullivan, Indiana. Bruce graduated from North Newton High School, class of 1971. He married the love of his life, Christine Conley, on May 1, 1993, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Bruce was...
60 year old, David Christopher Jarrell, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home in Wheatfield on August 12, 2021.
On May 11, 1961, Chris was born to Robert and Beverly (Lee) Jarrell in Thomas, Oklahoma. Chris was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1979. He married Diane Lonsberry, on November 28, 1986, at the...
88 year old, Walter L. ‘Roy’ Sullivan, of Wheatfield, passed away August 12, 2021.
Roy was born to Walter and Edna (Elijah) Sullivan, Colfax Township, Morocco, Indiana, on October 23, 1932. He married the love of his life, Edith Jane Dionne on January 16, 1954. Roy was a member of the Local #150 Operating Engineers. He enjoyed...
40 year old, Noelle L. Wiltfang, of Rensselaer, passed away August 10, 2021 at her home in Rensselaer.
On July 19, 1981, Noelle was born to Richard and Annette (Fischer) Wiltfang in Valparaiso, Indiana. Noelle graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1999, and attended IVY Tech for 2 years. She was a manager at Wal-Mart...
78 year old, Patrick Whalen, of Rensselaer, passed away August 9, 2020.
On March 17, 1943, Patrick was born to William and Catherine (Stanton) Whalen, in Columbus, Ohio. Pat served in the U.S. Navy. He then worked in receiving at a factory warehouse, and later became the warehouse manager. He was a member of the American Legion....
78 Year old, Virgil Oliver, of Medaryville, passed away August 5, 2021.
On January 2, 1943, Virgil was born to George and Lillie (Joseph) Oliver in Rensselaer, Indiana. Virgil was a truck driver. He liked to mow his lawn, and he took great pride in his yard work.
Virgil raised 2 children: Misty (Dean) Pigg, and...
73 year old, Sharon G. Messmaker-Bovenkerk, of Rensselaer, formerly of DeMotte, passed away August 4, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette.
On September 25, 1947, Sharon was born to Albert and Jennie (VanSchouwen) Slager, in Hammond, Indiana.
Sharon was an accountant, and ran her own housekeeping business. She was a member of the Women’s Auxillary DeMotte...
34 year old, Lucas E. Asher, of Valparaiso, passed away August 2, 2021.
On September 15, 1986, Lucas was born to Louis Jr. ‘Rusty’ and Diana (Oldfield) Asher in Valparaiso, Indiana. Lucas was an operating engineer for the Local #150.
Lucas is survived by his family, parents: Louis ‘Rusty’ & Diana Asher, sisters: Sarah (Walter)...
57 year old, Stephen Mehay, of Wheatfield, passed away August 1, 2021.
On March 18. 1964, Stephen was born to James and Norma (Fitzpatrick) Mehay in Rensselaer, Indiana
Stephen was a 1983 graduate of KVHS. He worked as a fabricator for Tri-State Steel in Tefft, Indiana. Stephen also helped with driving the ambulance. He enjoyed...
Richard ‘Kent’ McDaniel, born July 31, 1961 in Valparaiso, Indiana passed away in a one-vehicle accident on July 31, 2021, in Windsor, Colorado, where he has called home for the past 15 years.
Kent is the beloved son of Alberta Leach McDaniel-Kieper (Don) of DeMotte, and cherished brother of Howard McDaniel Jr., Jeffery McDaniel, and Brian McDaniel. Kent had numerous nieces...
68 year old, Stephen D. Owens, of Medaryville, passed away July 28, 2021, at his home with his loving family around him.
On November 17, 1952, Stephen was born to Melvin and Velma (Moore) Owens in Valparaiso, Indiana. Stephen graduated from West Central High School, class of 1970. He married the love of his life, Cheryl Wireman on August 26,...
68 year old, Stephen D. Owens, of Medaryville, passed away July 28, 2021, at his home with his loving family around him.
On November 17, 1952, Stephen was born to Melvin and Velma (Moore) Owens in Valparaiso, Indiana. Stephen graduated from West Central High School, class of 1970. He married the love of his life, Cheryl Wireman on August 26,...
68 year old, Connie J. Davis, passed away July 27, 2021.
Connie was born to Vernon and Ruth (Wireman) Helton, on July 25, 1953, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Connie was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1971. She married the love of her life, Myron Davis on June 9, 1996, who preceded her. Connie enjoyed being a homemaker. She...
54 year old, Julie A. O’Neill, passed away July 26, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Julie was born to David and Paula (Messer) Abbring, on June 13, 1967 in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School class of 1985. Julie was a dispatcher/transportation specialist for Ruan Transportation for 10 years. She liked to...
75 year old, Joseph Gass, of DeMotte, passed away July 22, 2021, at his home with his loving family around him.
On March 31, 1946, Joseph was born to Joseph W. & Wanda (Ciba) Gass, in Hammond, Indiana. Joseph was a Chemical Operator for M & T Chemical. He married the love of his life Verna Taylor, in Pawpaw, Michigan on...
Agnes Rose Stavitzke, 82 years, of DeMotte, passed away July 14, 2021, at her home with her family around her.
On October 23, 1938, Agnes was born in South Chicago, Illinois, to Albert and Mary (Chmielowski) Jamrosz. Agnes graduated from Clark High School in Whiting, Indiana. She loved working as a CNA for Regency Place, in Dyer along -side her good...
64 year old, Donna Rae Laws, of DeMotte, passed away July 7, 2021 at Elizabethton, Tennessee.
On July 6, 1957, Donna was born to Robert and Loraine (Rance) VanHouten, in Chicago, Illinois. On October 13, 2001, Donna married Douglas Laws in Rensseler, Indiana. Donna ran the food pantry at the Christian Church of DeMotte. She loved to paint and travel.
Donna is...
Daniel J. Robbins, of San Pierre passed away June 29, 2021, at the age of 64.
Danny was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on July 1, 1956 to Donna Allen. Danny graduated from North Judson – San Pierre High School in 1974 and shortly began working at McGill Manufacturing as a machinist and later as a tool and dye maker. He worked...
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