Obituaries

Jun 29, 2021

Phyllis Kay (DeVries) Everett of DeMotte, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 29, 2021.

Phyllis was born to Kenneth and Lois (Hoffman) DeVries on July 17, 1950 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Phyllis graduated from DeMotte High School, class of 1968. She then went on to graduate from Hope College in Holland, Michigan and received...

Jun 29, 2021

35 year old, Joseph W. Nimetz, of Wheatfield, passed away June 29, 2021 as a result of an eighteen year battle from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Joseph ‘Joey’ was born on November 4, 1985 to Larry Nimetz and Debra Nimetz in Merrillville, Indiana. Joe played football for Kankakee Valley High School. He enjoyed playing driveway basketball, and riding a...

Jun 23, 2021

68 year old, James Cambe of Wellton, Arizona, formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana.

James was born on November 26, 1952, to Paul and Letha (Nelson) Cambe in Rensselaer, Indiana. James was a mint farmer working for Materna Mint Farm for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, and fixing garden tractors. James loved to talk to people and boating. He...

Jun 22, 2021

59 year old, Ronald ‘Ron’ Molenaar, of Rensselaer, passed away June 22, 2021, at his home, with his loving family around him.

On March 7, 1962, Ron was born to Russell and Alma (Biggs) Molenaar, in Lafayette, Indiana. Ron went on to graduate from Rensselaer High School. He married the love of his life: Bonnie Gross on June 25, 2004, in...

Jun 19, 2021

78 year old, Lawrence E. Stalbaum, of San Pierre, passed away tragically at his home, from a weather incident.

On January 14, 1943 Larry was born to Raymond and Betty (Williams) Stalbaum, in LaPorte, Indiana. He graduated from Tefft High School and went on to be a self-employed truck driver. He married the love of his life, Sharon Wills. He...

Jun 13, 2021

93 year old, Grace E. Nemeth, of Wheatfield, passed away June 13, 2021.

On August 20, 1927, in Shelby, Indiana, Grace was born to Lowell and Ada (Stowell) Dionne. Grace was a lifetime area resident. She was married to Paul Nemeth, who preceded her. Grace was a homemaker, who liked to play board games, dice and cards. She liked being...

Jun 8, 2021

87 year old, Charles E. McLean, of DeMotte, passed away June 8, 2021 at his home.

On September 5, 1933, Charles was born to Wilbert and Florence (Yott) McLean in Newton County, Indiana. Charles served in the U.S. Army. He then married the love of his life, Joyce E McIntire on September 27, 1957 at the Hebron Methodist Church. Charles...

Jun 7, 2021

61 year old, Debra A Blotnicki, of DeMotte, passed away June 7, 2021.

On June 26, 1959, Debra was born to Wesley Dean Phipps and Mary Lucille (Moss) Phipps-Boren. Debra attended Miller Schools, and worked in the food service industries. She like being around people and friends. Debra especially like Vegas.

Debra is survived by her children: Anthony Lennex, Elisha...

Jun 7, 2021

90 year old, Eupha ‘Faye’ Coates, of Gary, passed away June 7, 2021, at Munster Community Hospital.

On November 7, 1930, Faye was born to Benjamin and Madeline (Mc Elwain) Williams, in Whiting, Indiana. Faye graduated from the ‘old’ Crown Point High School. She married Leroy Coates. She worked as a Social Worker, Supervisor, for Lake County Association for Handicapped...

May 31, 2021

48 year old, Wayne Elwood Cornwell, of Rensselaer, passed away May 31, 2021 from a motorcycle accident.

On July 18, 1972, in Kansas City, Missouri, Wayne was born to Galen ‘Woody’ and Judie (Eno) Cornwell. Wayne married the love of his life, Gloria R. Flatt, on December 13, 2014, in DeSoto, Kansas. Wayne was a truck driver, who loved to...

May 22, 2021

78 year old, David E. Olson, of Wheatfield, passed away May 22, 2021 with his loving family around him.

On July 25, 1942, David was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Henry and Jessie (McAllister) Olson. David married the love of his life Julie Bitters on September 8, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois. David worked as a Steel Worker at Acme Steel.

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May 15, 2021

79 year old, Garry W. Van Baren Sr., of DeMotte, passed away May 15, 2021 with his loving family around him.

On October 11, 1941, Garry was born to Gerrit and Minnie (Blink) Van Baren, in Harvey, Illinois. He graduated from Illiana Christian High School, and married the love of his life, Walita  Van Kanegan on October 4, 1962, in...

May 13, 2021

81 year old, Lucky ‘Honey’ Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away May 13, 2021.

On April 17, 1940, Lucky was born to Cleveland and Flora (Conley) Wireman in Newland, Indiana. Lucky was a self-employed truck mechanic. He also worked for U.S. Steel for a while. He married Earlene (Conley) Wireman on November 2, 1992 in Rensselaer, Indiana, by the Justice of...

May 7, 2021

47 year old, James D. Austin, of Rensselaer, passed away at his home on May 7, 2021.

On March 19, 1974, in Hammond, Indiana James was born to Eddie and Elizabeth (Hubbard) Austin. James married the love of his life, Tracie Gross on May 15, 2010 in Rensselaer, Indiana. James worked for Genova Plastic as a factory worker for 18...

May 1, 2021

85 year old, Everett E. Kopka, of Winamac, passed away May 1, 2021.

On August 28, 1935, Everett was born in Jefferson Township, Indiana, to Milo and Mary (Krohn) Kopka. Everett married the love of his life, Reba (Tanner) Kopka on May 19, 1956 at the Medaryville Christian Church. Everett was a Truck Driver/Mechanic, and was self-employed. He drove for...

Apr 30, 2021

90 year old, ‘Aunt’ Mary K. Pescetto, of DeMotte, passed away April 30, 2021, at Oak Grove Christian Village.

On September 16, 1930, Mary was born to Robert J. Nixon Sr. and Wilhelmina (Camp) Nixon, in Peoria, Illinois. Mary was married to the late Anthony “Tony” Pescetto. She attended the DeMotte United Methodist Church. Mary loved to baby sit little...

Apr 27, 2021

95 year old, Edith J. Nist of Monticello, passed away April 27, 2021.

On September 5, 1925, Edith was born to Edmond and Ida (Foreman) Perry, in Herscher, Illinois. She married her husband, Paul Nist on December 14, 1974 in Remington, Indiana. Edith was a bookkeeper and a Stanley – home representative/saleswoman for 50+ years. Edith loved to crochet, creating...

Apr 24, 2021

69 year old, Michael Dyniewski of Texas, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away April 24, 2021.

On March 19, 1952, Michael was born to Chester and June (Hetrick) Dyniewski. Michael married the love of his life, Chirstine LaPatkin on August 17, 1974. Mike attended Hebron High School. He worked at the steel mill for 35 years. He loved playing games and...

Apr 23, 2021

71 year old, Kernie Sexton, of Wheatfield, passed away April 23, 2021, at his home with his loving family around him.

On April 13, 1950, Kernie was born to Clarence and Sussana (Magger) Sexton in Velcco, Kentucky. Kernie married the love of his life, Barbara Martin, on June 28, 1974, in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Kernie worked for U.S. Steel, Gary...

Apr 15, 2021

49 year old, Brad Alan Recker, of Knox, formerly of DeMotte, passed away April 15, 2021.

On October 2, 1971, Brad was born to Roger Recker and Donna (Poisel) Mier, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Brad was a GM automotive sales manager. He was an avid baseball fan as well as an all-star pitcher for the Kankakee Valley Kougars. He was inducted...