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,...
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...
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...
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...
Raymond K. Poortinga
Feb 19, 2021
72 year old, Raymond K. Poortinga, of DeMotte, passed away February 19, 2021.
On January 11, 1949, Raymond was born to Daniel and Evelyn (DeVries) Poortinga, in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated from Illiana Christian High School attended IDPTI, and married the love of his life, Cindy Lagestee on June 6, 1970, in Munster, Indiana. Ray was a computer operator and...
Fred J. Joritz
Feb 12, 2021
Fred J. Joritz, 96 years old, of Wheatfield, Indiana, formerly of Plainfield, Illinois, joined his beloved sweetheart in heaven on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Fred was born on March 1, 1924 in Chicago to Frederick W. and Elizabeth (Schulz) Joritz. Fred graduated from Harper High School in 1942. In 1943, Fred joined the United States Army. He completed the Army Specialized...
Wessel Neeley
Feb 9, 2021
75 year old, Wessel Neeley, of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away February 9, 2021.
Wessel was born on January 8, 1946, to Wayne and Gertrude (Patrick) Neeley in Salyersville, Kentucky. Wessel was a mechanic by trade. He served in the United States Marine Corp. On September 27, 1993, Wessel married Donna Manning. He loved to play with his dog, Axel, mow...
Frances 'Fran' Marcotte
Feb 8, 2021
66 year old, Frances ‘Fran’ Marcotte, of DeMotte, passed away February 8, 2021.
Frances was born on January 3,1955 to Cecil and Clara (Radtke) Button in Winamac, Indiana. She graduated from Winamac High School. She studied psychology and music for three years at Olivet Nazarene University and was in The Swiss Bell Choir. She worked in the medical field as...
William 'Bill' Boersma
Feb 6, 2021
95 year old, William Boersma, of Rittman, Ohio, formerly of Francesville, Indiana, passed away on February 6, 2021 at the Apostolic Christian Home.
William ‘Bill’ was born on May 15, 1925, in DeMotte, Indiana to Raymond and Maggie (Hamstra) Boersma. Bill married the love of his life, Cordelia Kooy on March 20, 1945, in DeMotte, Indiana. Bill enjoyed farming for...
Jackie L. Swickard
Feb 5, 2021
71 year old, Jackie L Swickard, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on February 5, 2021 with his family around him.
On April 3, 1949 Jackie was born to Everett and Mary (Chappelaer) Swickard, in Gary, Indiana. Jackie graduated from Griffith High School, and worked as a steel worker for several steel mills, mostly at U.S. Steel. Jackie married...
Robert F Dixon
Feb 4, 2021
70 year old, Robert F. Dixon II, of DeMotte, passed away February 4, 2021.
On November 20, 1950, Robert II was born to Robert I and Dorothy (Bacon) Dixon, in Chicago, Illinois. Robert married Delores Duttlinger on June 6, 1970, in Franklin, Indiana. He was an editor, for many magazines, newspapers and books. Robert really enjoyed writing newspaper articles, especially...
Gloria J. Cooley
Jan 29, 2021
78 year old, Gloria J. Cooley, of Wheatfield, passed away January 29, 2021.
Gloria was born on September 29, 1942 to Joseph A. and Lois P. (Williams) Metcalf, in LaPorte, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Larry G. Cooley on January 4, 1957, in Knox, Indiana. Gloria loved being a housewife, being outdoors, gardening, raising chickens and turkeys....