Obituaries

Jack Boerner

Jack Boerner

Dec 8, 2020

Jack Boerner, 74 years, of Wheatfield, passed away December 8, 2020.

On July 25, 1946, in Downey, California, Jack was born to Leonard and Bertha E. (Interbieten) Boerner. The family moved to Manitoba, Canada, where he met and married Elizabeth Machnik on April 1. 1972. Jack was a Chef for many years, and also was a truck driver so he...

Raymond Senesac

Raymond Senesac

Dec 7, 2020

51 year old, Raymond Senesac, of North Judson, passed away December 7, 2020 due to an auto accident.

Raymond was born on August 15, 1969, to Dennis and Janet (Soucie) Senesac in Kankakee, Illinois. Raymond graduated from Bradley High School. He was a Fork Lift operator for Continental Component in Wanatah. Raymond liked to ride his Harley motorcycle, he also...

Nevaeh Wilkins

Nevaeh Wilkins

Dec 6, 2020

Nevaeh Wilkins, passed away December 6, 2020 at home with her parents and little brother, Everett with her.

She is survived by her mother and father: Aaron & Christine (Howard) Wilkins, and her older brother: Everett, grandparents: Jessica Howard (Andre Jakobsons), Chad (Sarah) Sturtevant, Terry (Betty) Wilkins, and great-grandmother: Patricia Cox-Perry.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather: John...

Christine M. Winn

Christine M. Winn

Dec 6, 2020

Christine Marie (Soberg) Winn 68 of Bargersville, IN passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at her residence, with her loving family around her.

She was born December 25, 1951 in Gary Indiana to Clarence Donald Soberg Sr. and Emma Jane (Quillen) Hedger.  She married Richard Julius Winn on April 2, 1971, in Portage, IN, he preceded her in death on...

John Payne Loveland

John Payne Loveland

Dec 4, 2020

The most loyal friend you ever had, John Payne Loveland, left the restraints of his body on December 4, 2020, due to complications of the COVID-19 virus. Born February 3, 1974, to Peter and Jeannette (Payne) Loveland. He was a 1992 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, known as Big John. On February 22, 2004, he married the woman who...

David Ogilvie Sr.

David Ogilvie Sr.

Dec 2, 2020

62 year old, David Ogilvie Sr., of DeMotte, passed away December 2, 2020 at his home.

David was born on October 31, 1958, in Grand Blanc, Michigan, to Danl and Clara. David was a Certified Diesel Mechanic and owned his own repair company. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Marshall Islands. He liked to hunt...

William 'Bill' Mathews

William 'Bill' Mathews

Nov 30, 2020

80 year old, William ‘Bill’ Mathews of Medaryville, passed away November 30, 2020 at his home.

Bill was born on May 11, 1940, in Hammond, Indiana, to Wilbur and Emily (Sterling) Mathews. Bill married Barbara Snyder in Crown Point, Indiana. Bill was a roofer for Local #26.

Bill is survived by his family: wife: Barbara, children: Denise Mathews, Dana (William)...

Kenneth R Stewart

Kenneth R Stewart

Nov 29, 2020

On Sunday, November 29, 2020, Kenneth R. Stewart, loving brother and uncle, passed away at age 79.

Kenneth was born on December 25, 1940 in Whiting, Indiana to Lehman and Edna (Arndt) Stewart. In 1943, the family moved to a farm in Wheatfield, Indiana where Kenneth spent his childhood. Other than the time he attended universities, he remained in northwest...

John L. Boback

John L. Boback

Nov 28, 2020

John L. Boback, 87, of Northbrook, passed away November 28, 2020.  He was the beloved husband for 61 years of Elaine Boback (nee Bernas); loving father of Debbie Cardinal, Renee (Steve) Schnettler, John Boback IV; cherished grandfather of J.P. (Jennifer) Cardinal, Megan Cardinal, Jessica and James Schnettler, great grandfather of Jayden.

John was the son of his beloved parents John...

Martha Gravesen

Martha Gravesen

Nov 27, 2020

85 year old, Martha Gravesen, of Rensselaer passed away November 27, 2020 at her home with her loving family around her.

On March 9, 1935, Martha was born to William and Ida (Shepherd) Shepherd in Vest, Kentucky. Martha liked to read, write, spend time with the grandkids, write poetry, stories for the newspapers. She was a Charter member of the...

Ruth M Streveler

Ruth M Streveler

Nov 25, 2020

Ruth M Moosemiller-Streveler, age 96, of Rensselaer, formerly of DeMotte, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 25, 2020.

Ruth was born on April 3, 1924 to the late Matthew and Rose (Misch) Moosemiller in Wheatfield, Indiana. Ruth graduated in 1942 from Rensselaer High School. From 1044 to 1946, Ruth served in the U.S. Navy and was a World War...

Wallace Jay Critser

Wallace Jay Critser

Nov 24, 2020

Wallace Jay Critser, 86, of Rensselear, passed away November 24, 2020, peacefully at Rensselaer Care Center.

Jay was born July 27, 1934, to Joseph and Mabel (Wallace) Critser in Rensselaer. He had two brothers, Jerry Critser and Russell ‘Gus’ Critser. He married Ardis Kathleen (Eldridge) on March 29, 1953. They both were graduates of the class of 1952. They had...

Marilyn J Lenker

Marilyn J Lenker

Nov 24, 2020

84 year old, Marilyn J. Lenker, of Wheatfield passed away November 24, 2020 with her loving family around her.

Marilyn was born to Leonard and Thalia (Lincicome) Phillips on February 24, 1936 in Richmond, Virginia. She married the love of her life, Charles Lenker, on June 26, 1954, in Gary, Indiana. She worked as a nurse’s aide at Gary Methodist...

Donna Rude

Donna Rude

Nov 22, 2020

74 year old, Donna Rude, of Fair Oaks, passed away November 22, 2020 with her loving family around her.

Donna was born in Pontiac, Illinois to Rollin and Isabella (Franz) Mason on September 7, 1946. Donna married the love of her life Walter A. Rude on September 10, 1966 at the DeMotte United Methodist Church. Donna was a registered nurse. ...

Hunter Robert Schoonveld

Hunter Robert Schoonveld

Nov 21, 2020

17 year old, Hunter Robert Schoonveld, of Rensselaer, along with the love of his life, Malery Eastridge, 16 years old, passed away as a result of a car accident on November 21, 2020.

Hunter was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on August 23, 2003 to Jason Schoonveld and Carrie (Campbell) Minter. Hunter attended Rensselaer Schools, and then worked at Fase-Kaluf’s delivering...

Janet Boonstra

Janet Boonstra

Nov 18, 2020

96 year old, Janet “Dolly” Boonstra, of DeMotte passed away November 18, 2020.

Janet was born on November 12, 1924, in South Holland, Illinois, to Peter and Jennie (VanDommelen) Anker. Janet worked in the food service industry. She married the late, Roger Boonstra, on January 27, 1944 in Lansing, Illinois. She attended Community Church of Roselawn, Indiana. She loved to...

Kenneth E. Thompson

Kenneth E. Thompson

Nov 18, 2020

75 year old, Kenneth E. Thompson, of Wheatfield passed away November 18, 2020.

Kenneth was born to Darrell and Margaret (Smith) Thompson in Hessville, Indiana on March 29, 1945. He graduated from Hammond Tech. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army and later went on to work for the maintenance department at Mittal Steel for over 30 years. He liked to...

Shirlee J Oosterhoff

Shirlee J Oosterhoff

Nov 16, 2020

Shirlee J. Oosterhoff, 72, of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of North Judson, passed away November 16, 2020.

Shirlee was born on October 8, 1948, in Hammond, Indiana to Floyd and Alyce (Hoogeveen) Jabaay. Shirlee married the love of her life, Wayne Oosterhoff on October 20, 1967, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Lansing. Shirlee loved being a housewife, taking care...

Joan Alice Floyd

Joan Alice Floyd

Nov 15, 2020

78 year old, Joan Alice (DeHaven) Floyd, of Wheatfield, passed away November 15, 2020,  with her loving family around her.

Joan was born on November 30, 1941, in Gary, Indiana to Samuel and Audrey (Harbit) DeHaven. Joan graduated from East Gary High School. Joan married the love of her life, Iran Floyd on July 29, 1978, in Lake Station, Indiana....

Martha Jean Uzzle

Martha Jean Uzzle

Nov 12, 2020

85 year old, Martha Jean Uzzle, of Rensselaer, passed away November 12, 2020.

Martha was born to James and Klystia (Graham) Britt in Jasper County, Indiana, on June 20, 1935. Martha worked in housekeeping at Jasper County Hospital for many years. She attended Brushwood United Methodist Church.

Martha is survived by her daughter: Kathyrn (David) Jankowski, grandsons: Drew (Christine) Scamihorm...

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