Obituaries
Paul D Bovenkerk
Apr 8, 2021
78 year old, Paul D. Bovenkerk, of Rensselaer, formerly of Wheatfield & DeMotte, passed away April 8, 2021, with his loving wife at his side.
On February 18, 1943, Paul was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Casper and Maggie (Van Der Molen) Bovenkerk. He graduated from DeMotte High School and worked as a brick/block layer for DeMotte Masonary for several...
Aime A Lemrise
Apr 5, 2021
73 year old, Aime A. Lemrise, of DeMotte, passed away at his home, April 5, 2021.
On September 6, 1947, Aime was born to Aime L. and Bibiane C. (Hubert) Lemrise, in Chicago, Illinois. Aime served in the U.S. Air Force. He was an electric motor repairman by trade. He attended St. Augusta Catholic Church of Lake Village. Aime’s special...
Hazel D. Risner
Mar 27, 2021
74 year old, Hazel D. Risner, of Rensselaer, passed away March 27, 2021.
On July 27, 1946, Hazel was born to Homer and Cleda (Sallee) Caudill, in Knox, Indiana. Hazel married the love of her life, Eldon Risner, on February 12, 1966, in Jasper County, Indiana.
She loved to cook, garden, and work in her flower beds. Hazel also help...
Mirlin Dobson
Mar 25, 2021
74 year old, Mirlin Dobson, of Wheatfield, passed away March 25, 2021.
On November 4, 1946, Mirlin was born to Cleveland and Flora (Conley) Wireman in Rensselaer, Indiana. Mirlin enjoyed gardening and canning the produce.
Mirlin is survived by her siblings: George (Merlene) Wireman, Gordon (Sarah) Wireman, Kelly ‘Bud’ Wireman, Lucky (Earlene) Wireman, Dennis (Shirley) Wireman, and Marlene Stafford.
Mirlin...
Jean M Bierma
Mar 22, 2021
92 year old, Jean M. Bierma, of DeMotte, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away March 22, 2021 at her home in DeMotte with her loving family around.
On July 1, 1928, Jean was born to Christopher and Wilhelmina (Vorst) Jonkman in Lafayette, Indiana. Jean married the love of her life, Harry Bierma, on December 1, 1949, in Momence, Illinois. Jean was...
Suzanne K Van Oort
Mar 19, 2021
60 year old, Suzanne K. Van Oort, of DeMotte, passed away March 19, 2021.
On April 11, 1960, Suzanne was born in Holland, Michigan to Lester and Jane (Van Keppel) Van Oort. Sue worked at Roselawn Nursing home. Suzanne loved to watch all of the local sporting events. She also enjoyed playing pool.
Suzanne is survived by her father: Lester,...
George Allen
Mar 15, 2021
87 year old, George Allen, of Wheatfield, passed away March 15, 2021.
On December 28, 1933, George was born to Beckham and Lillie (Davis) Allen, in Elmrock, Kentucky. George married the love of his life, Phyllis (Miller) Allen on November 12, 1955, in Rensselaer, Indiana. George was a maintenance worker for Paliter Corporation, in Michigan City. He attended Wheatfield Pentecostal Church...
Orville Carter
Mar 13, 2021
62 year old, Orville Carter Jr., of Wheatfield, passed away March 13, 2021.
On October 10, 1958, Orville was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to, Orville & Essie (Wireman) Carter. In 1977, Orville married the love of his life, Vinia (Conley) Carter, in Rensselaer. Orville’s favorite job was operating a Roll-back, for Towing & Recovery Companies.
Orville is survived by his...
Brenda Joyce MacKillop
Mar 10, 2021
70 year old, Brenda Joyce MacKillop, of San Pierre, was escorted into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 10, 2021.
On May 28, 1950, Brenda was born to Elmer and Alice Joyce (Nance) Miller in Norfolk, Virginia. In 1972 she represented the Commonwealth of Virginia as Miss Virginia and was awarded the Miss Photogenic...
Barry Ryan Reynolds
Mar 7, 2021
35 year old, Barry Ryan Reynolds, of Hobart passed away March 7, 2021.
On May 14, 1985, Barry Ryan was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Barry J. Reynolds and Carol (Robinson) Reynolds. Barry worked construction. He was in the US Army National Guard Reserves. Barry enjoyed nature and going to the beach.
Barry Ryan is survived by his parents: mother:...
Cordelia Boersma
Mar 7, 2021
95 year old, Cordelia Boersma, of Rittman, Ohio, formerly of Francesville, Indiana, passed away March 7, 2021.
On August 29, 1925, Cordelia was born to Gerbrand and Mary (Tanis) Kooy, in DeMotte, Indiana. Cordelia graduated from DeMotte High School, and was Valedictorian of her class. She married the love of her life, William ‘Bill’ Boersma on March 20, 1945, in...
Douglas A Wilson
Mar 6, 2021
62 year old, Douglas A. Wilson, of Knox, Indiana, passed away at his home with his loving family around him.
On September 7, 1958, Doug was born to Felix and Laura (Wineland) Wilson in Hammond, Indiana. Doug was a union carpenter and a member of the Son’s of American Legion Post #92 in North Judson.
Doug is survived by his...
James 'Tony' DeVos
Mar 6, 2021
James A “Tony” DeVos, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.
He was born April 15, 1961, in Blue Island, Illinois to James A and Sandra (Burns) DeVoss. Tony was a retired police officer having worked at the Valparaiso and Jasper County Sheriff’s Department from 2002-2014. He was a member of Sorrowful Mother’s Catholic Church, Porter Masonic Lodge,...
Harry D. Waddle Sr.
Mar 3, 2021
84 year old, Harry D. Waddle Sr., of Francesville, passed away March 3, 2021 with his loving family around him.
On May 10 1936, in Salyersville, Kentucky, Harry was born to John and Madalene (Conley) Waddle. Harry served in the U.S. Air Force, and worked at U.S. Can as a coil line operator. He married the love of his life,...
Robert E Smith
Mar 1, 2021
73 year old, Robert E. Smith Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away March 1, 2021 at his home.
On December 18, 1947, in Vincennes, Indiana, Robert was born to Raymond Earl and Ella Mae (Case) Smith. He served in the U. S. Army, and married the love of his life, Dixie J. Tucker, on December 24, 1969. Robert went on to...
William 'Bill' Prater
Feb 27, 2021
42 year old, William ‘Bill’ Prater, of Rensselaer, went missing July 7, 2020, his remains were discovered on February 27, 2021.
On August 21, 1978, William ‘Bill’ was born to the late Oliver Prater and Sally (nee: Cleveland) (Lee) Vitoux in Valparaiso, Indiana. Bill worked as a laborer. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, hunting, and fishing. Bill especially enjoyed mushroom...
Jesse Wayne Rios
Feb 27, 2021
33 year old, Jesse Wayne Rios, of DeMotte, passed away February 27, 2021 at his home.
On April 25, 1987, Jesse was born to Marshall Rios and Renee (Jones) Wohlgemuth in Munster, Indiana. Jesse was a maintenance worker.
Jesse is survived by his loving family: mother: Renee (Joseph) Wohlgemuth, father: Marshall (Mary) Rios, grandmother: Patricia Jones, siblings: Judy (Daniel) DeWitt,...
Jim F. Robiinson
Feb 26, 2021
59 year old, Jim F. Robinson, of Wheatfield, passed away February 26, 2021.
On November 27, 1961, Jim was born to Melvin and Barbara (King) Robinson, in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. Jim liked to play his guitar, checkers, bingo, and loved it when his Uncle Glen would take him smelt fishing each year.
Jim is...
Thomas Haun, Sr.
Feb 26, 2021
47 year old, Thomas ‘Tommy’ Haun Sr., of Brook, passed away February 26, 2021 at his home.
On July 20, 1973, Tom was born to Russell Haun and Mary June (O’Dor) Haun, in Gainesville, Florida. On July 4, 2016, Tom married the love of his life, Carrie Wright, in Fishers, Indiana. Tom worked for FBI Builders. He enjoyed fishing, cooking...
Deborah M Cook
Feb 25, 2021
50 year old, Deborah M. Cook, of Wheatfield, passed away February 25, 2021.
On November 27, 1970, Deborah was born to Richard & Bernice (Wozniac) Bennett in Gary, Indiana. Deborah married the love of her life, Christopher Cook, on April 3, 2002, at the Virgie Christian Church. Deborah loved being a housewife, grandmother and going fishing.
Deborah is survived by...
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