Obituaries

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Nov 11, 2020

Mary Anderson, 92, of DeMotte, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 11, 2020.

Mary was born August 26, 1928 to Daniel and Helen (Rebar) Ralich in Indiana Harbor, Indiana. Mary married the love of her life, Don Anderson Sr. on October 25, 1947 in Chicago, IL. She worked as a cook at DeMotte Elementary for 20 years,...

John Tom Beck

John Tom Beck

Oct 31, 2020

77 year old, John ‘Tom’ Beck, of Wheatfield, passed away October 31, 2020 at his home with his loving family around him.

On January 4, 1943, Tom was born to Elwood and Evelyn (Debald) Beck in Michigan City, Indiana. On September 29, 1962 he married the love of his life, Regina Kleca, in LaPorte, Indiana. Tom worked for NIPSCO. He...

Chase M. Rector

Chase M. Rector

Oct 31, 2020

On October 31, 2020 Chase Michael Rector died unexpectedly at the age of 23 near his residence in Rensselaer.

Chase was born on March 30, 1997, to Michael and Tammy Rector, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He spent his childhood growing up in Fair Oaks and was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School in 2015.  He was a dedicated employee of...

Colton A. Carty

Colton A. Carty

Oct 27, 2020

26 year old, Colton A. Carty, of Monon passed away October 27, 2020.

Colton was born to Pamela (Whited) Krintz and Anthony Carty on February 14, 1994, in Crown Point, Indiana. Colton loved to fish and play video games, especially on his Play Station 4.

Colton is survived by his mother: Pamela, son: Tathen, fiance’: Bri Shaw, grandparents: Lauda Whited, Fred...

Linda L. Walker

Linda L. Walker

Oct 24, 2020

64 year old, Linda L. Walker, of DeMotte, passed away October 24, 2020 with her loving family around her.

On May 10, 1956, Linda was born in Rensselaer, to James and Disie (Oliver) Mize.  She married the love of her life, Bruce Walker, on October 15, 1977, in Hebron, Indiana. Linda was a member of the Local #81 – Laborer’s...

Nelson J. Wildrick

Nelson J. Wildrick

Oct 22, 2020

79 year old, Nelson J. Wildrick Jr., of DeMotte, passed away October 22, 2020 at his home with his loving family around him.

Nelson was born to Nelson Sr., and Doris (Sellers) Wildrick in Fair Oaks, Indiana on March 2, 1941. He graduated from Mount Ayr schools. Nelson married Jacqueline Stevens on September 12, 1959, and later divorced. He was...

Patricia S O'Connor

Patricia S O'Connor

Oct 21, 2020

Patricia S. O’Connor passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was 74 years old.

On August 20, 1946, Patricia was born in Gary, Indiana to James and Betty (Gulledge) Stilley. She graduated from Merrillville High School and went on to attend technical school. Pat worked at Munster Community Hospital as the Manager of Neurodiagnostics for more than 20 years....

Ruth E. Boersma

Ruth E. Boersma

Oct 18, 2020

87 year old, Ruth E. Boersma, of Wheatfield passed away October 18, 2020 with her loving family around her.

Ruth was born on June 26, 1933 to Ellison and Vada (Gulbransen) Williams. She graduated from Wheatfield High School and was an active member of the Wheatfield High School Alumni Association. Ruth married the love of her life, Andrew Boersma on...

Willetta Mae Nabors

Willetta Mae Nabors

Oct 14, 2020

83 year old, Willetta Mae Nabors, of DeMotte, passed away October 14, 2020 at Franciscan Health, Crown Point, with her loving family around her.

Willetta was born to Earl and Helen (Hastings) Cockrell-Reasons on September 22, 1937, in Danville, Illinois. On December 26, 1953 in Corinth, Mississippi. Willetta married the love of her life: Ronald E Nabors. She enjoyed being...

Claude W Odle

Claude W Odle

Oct 14, 2020

75 year old, Claude W. Odle, of Rensselaer, passed away October 14, 2020.

Claude was born on June 6, 1945 to Charles and Lora (VanDusen) Odle. He married the love of his life, Peggy Sue Gilbert in Gary, Indiana. He worked for Mudhog Corporation as a fabricator. Claude liked to make walking sticks and camping and caring for his goats....

Robert L. Sipkema

Robert L. Sipkema

Oct 12, 2020

Robert L. Sipkema, 67, of Rensselaer, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 12, 2020 at Franciscan (St. Elizabeth) East Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana.

Bob was born to Robert S. and Carol J. (Bultema) Sipkema in Rensselaer, Indiana on July 23, 1953. On September 21, 1973, Bob married the love of his life, Sandi...

Betty L Odle

Betty L Odle

Oct 5, 2020

88 year old, Betty L. Odle, of Wheatfield, passed away October 5, 202 with her loving family around her.

On September 10, 1932, Betty was born to Lowell and Ada (Stowell) Dionne, in Shelby, Indiana. Betty loved caring for her children and grandchildren. She also liked to watch TV. Betty was quite the dice, rummy cube, euchre, and pinochle player....

Karen 'Jo' Paradis

Karen 'Jo' Paradis

Oct 2, 2020

54 year old, Karen ‘Jo’ Paradis, of Logansport, passed away October 2, 2020.

On January 4, 1966, Jo was born to Teresa ‘Terry’ (Brown) Wireman in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from Kankakee Valley High School class of 1984. She loved her t-top cars, riding on a pontoon, country concerts, bonfires, and hangin’ with the family.

Jo is survived by her...

George Arroyo

George Arroyo

Sep 30, 2020

70 year old, George Arroyo, of Wheatfield, passed away September 30, 2020.

George was born on August 29, 1950, to Juan and Lucille (Del Rio) Arroyo in La Barco, Jalisco, Mexico. George graduated from Chicago Vocational HS, where he loved to learn about aviation. George was a programmer for RR Donnelley for many years. He coached many family and friends...

Bradley J Holm-Hansen

Bradley J Holm-Hansen

Sep 30, 2020

Bradley James Holm-Hansen, ‘Brad’ of Wheatfield, passed away September 30, 2020.

Brad was born on July 29, 1954 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Julius and Marjorie (Ritchie) Holm-Hansen. On December 16, 1972 he married his wonderful wife, Janis L. Mason. Brad was a graduate of KVHS, 1972 (the first graduating class). Brad was a tool and die maker, at McGill Manufacturing...

Henry 'Hank' Zeldenrust

Henry 'Hank' Zeldenrust

Sep 26, 2020

70 year old, Henry ‘Hank’ Zeldenrust, of Wheatfield, passed away September 26, 2020.

Henry was born on August 25, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana, to Peter and Evelyn (Swart) Zeldenrust. He loved farming, and worked for Georgia Pacific for 15 years before retiring. He was a member and serving as an Elder of the Community Christian Reformed Church of Roselawn, Indiana....

Gene 'Rudy' Randolph

Gene 'Rudy' Randolph

Sep 24, 2020

76 year old, Gene ‘Rudy’ Randolph of Rensselaer, passed away September 24, 2020, at his home with his loving family around him.

Rudy was born on August 1, 1944, to Elton and Betty (Kamos) Randolph in Rensselaer, Indiana. He graduated from Rensselaer High School, and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. He was a truck driver by trade...

Roger D Whitaker

Roger D Whitaker

Sep 24, 2020

71 year old, Roger D Whitaker, of Monticello, passed away September 24, 2020.

On July 16, 1949, Roger was born to Marvin Sr. and Betty (Kendell) Whitaker, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Roger graduated from Rensselaer High School. He served in the U.S. Army for awhile . Roger then began his painting career.

Roger is survived by his son: Rodney Whitaker, and grandchildren:...

Erland Earl Nystrom

Erland Earl Nystrom

Sep 18, 2020

Earl Nystrom, 63 years, of Rensselaer, passed away September 18, 2020 at his home.

Earl was born to Ralph and Jane (Knapp) Nystrom in Chicago, Illinois, on April 28, 1957. Earl was a Lowell High School graduate, a welder, and a retired member of the Carpenter’s Union. He married Pamela Wilson on March 10, 1979, at Eagle Creek Church, Knox,...

Christine L. Adamek

Christine L. Adamek

Sep 13, 2020

75 year old, Christine L. Adamek, of Wheatfield, passed away September 13, 2020.

Christine was born in Sweden on August 4, 1945, to Otto and Anne (Jorgensen) Manns. She married Edward P. Adamek on August 22, 1987 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. Christine attended 1st Church. She loved to knit, and do color paper designs.

Christine is survived by her...

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