Obituaries

Robert A. Lewis

Robert A. Lewis

Jul 26, 2024

67 year old, Robert A. Lewis, of Monticello, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away July 26, 2024, with his loving family around him.

On May 2, 1957, Bob was born to Clarence and Frances (Belmont) Lewis, in Gary, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Harriet ‘Luci’ Seals, on February 4, 1978. He was a Mill Technician for Georgia Pacific. When...

Mary Ann L. Lovely

Mary Ann L. Lovely

Jul 25, 2024

87 year old, Mary Ann L. Lovely, of DeMotte, passed away July 25, 2024, with her loving family around her.

On February 8, 1937, in Gary, Indiana, Mary Ann was born to Joseph and Ann (Dulio) Santolino. Mary Ann worked at Ben Franklin in DeMotte for several years. She also enjoyed being a housewife. Mary Ann lived for her grandchildren and...

Willis Pettet Jr.

Willis Pettet Jr.

Jul 23, 2024

66 year old, Willis Pettet Jr., of Rensselaer, passed away July 23, 2024, with his loving family around him.

 On November 4, 1957, in Hammond, Indiana, Willis was born to Willis Sr., and Jennetta (Stonebreaker) Pettet-Labs. Willis was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1976. Willis served as a U.S. Marine for a time. He married the love...

Vivian H McDonald

Vivian H McDonald

Jul 15, 2024

64 year old, Vivian H. McDonald, of Lowell, passed away July 15, 2024.

On January 17, 1960, Vivian was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Elmer ‘Gene’ and Dottie (Hale) Hancock. She was a 1978 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. She married her honey, Joseph McDonald, on October 9, 1982, in Thayer, Indiana. Vivian worked in health care. She was a...

Clayton Hepworth

Clayton Hepworth

Jul 13, 2024

Clayton Hepworth, 73, of Shelby, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024.

Clayton was born in Hammond, Indiana, on January 21, 1951 to Robert Hepworth and Betty Hayes. He was a United States Army Veteran and served our country in the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the Army, Clayton returned to Northwest Indiana where he started a family and...

Kathleen G. Longacre

Kathleen G. Longacre

Jul 3, 2024

77 year old, Kathleen G. Longacre, of Highland, passed away July 3, 2024, with her loving family around her.

On November 29, 1946, Kathleen was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Thomas and Mary Frances (Powell) Gannon. She worked in real estate. She attended Faith Church in Highland. Kathleen enjoyed knitting & crocheting, cross stitching, and making crafts. She liked to cook....

Brenda Schultz

Brenda Schultz

Jun 30, 2024

81 year old, Brenda Schultz, of Fair Oaks, passed away June 30, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.

On July 19, 1942, in Gary, Indiana, Brenda was born to Donald and Phillis (Warne) Korth. She graduated from Fair Oaks High School, class of 1960. She married the love of her life, Raymond Schultz on May 27, 1961,...

Johnny Ray Miller

Johnny Ray Miller

Jun 29, 2024

67 year old, Pastor Johnny Ray Miller, of Rensselaer, passed away at his home, on June 29, 2024.

On November 12, 1956, Johnny was born to Fred and June (Miller) Miller in Knox, Indiana. Johnny married the love of his life, Donna Atwood, on July 13, 1974, in Hamlet, Indiana, which was his parent’s home. Johnny was a preacher at the...

Dennis Hensley

Dennis Hensley

Jun 28, 2024

73 year old, Dennis Hensley, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 28, 2024 in his home, with his loving family around him.

On May 5, 1951, Dennis was born to Ossie and Beulah (Combs). Hensley, in Clayhole, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Patricia Dabrowski, on May 18, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois. Dennis worked as a fabricator at Panel...

Marvin H. Strong

Marvin H. Strong

Jun 28, 2024

80 year old, Marvin ‘Sam’ H. Strong, of DeMotte, passed away June 28, 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.

On July 27, 1943, Marvin was born to Elmon and Leah (Davis) Strong, in Gary, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Sandra Davis, on February 27, 1963, in Halfax, North Carolina. Sam served in the U.S....

John Burks

John Burks

Jun 26, 2024

79 year old, John P. Burks, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 26, 2024 at Northwest Health Porter.

On January 5, 1945, John was born to Elbert Burks and Mary Peronis in Harrisburg, Illinois. He graduated from Glen Park High School, and served in the United States Army as a Medical Corpsman from 1965 until 1968. John was a master mechanic...

Jimmie Hopkins

Jimmie Hopkins

Jun 25, 2024

63 year old, Jimmie Hopkins, of Medaryville, passed away June 25, 2024, at Community Hospital in Munster.

 Jimmie was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to John and Sara (Patton) Hopkins on April 11, 1961. He worked as a mechanic. Jimmie loved listening to music, and working on cars.

Jimmie is survived by his siblings: Johnny Hopkins, Scott (Tammy) Hopkins, and Lisa Joseph.

Jimmie was...

Thomas Strain

Thomas Strain

Jun 21, 2024

81 year old, Thomas Strain passed away on June 21, 2024 at Franciscan Health Crown Point with his loving family around him.

 On December 27, 1942, Thomas was born to Ralph and Bethel (Spriggs) Strain in Wheatfield, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Janice Noble, on November 5, 1966 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. Thomas graduated in 1960 from...

Lupe Alejandro Castillo

Lupe Alejandro Castillo

Jun 15, 2024

66 year old, Lupe Alejandro Castillo, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 15, 2024, unexpectedly in New Braunsfels, Texas.

On February 23, 1958, Lupe was born to Alejandro and Minerva (Ponce) Castillo in Chicago, Illinois. He was a machine operator for the Local 150 Operators Union. Lupe loved to ride motorcycles and horses. He enjoyed rodeos, and was a bull rider...

Belinda Sue McDonald

Belinda Sue McDonald

Jun 12, 2024

72 year old, Belinda Sue McDonald, of Rensselaer, passed away on June 12. 2024. 

On January 21, 1952, Belinda, was born to Earl and Emma (Circle) Malia in Winamac, Indiana. Belinda was a factory worker. She was a very kind person that enjoyed spending time with friends and her dog, Marley.

Belinda is survived by her siblings: Joe (Frieda) Malia, Sonja (Doug)...

Betty Jo Kilgore

Betty Jo Kilgore

Jun 11, 2024

70 year old, Betty Jo Kilgore, of Valparaiso, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away June 11, 2024 with her loving family around her.

 

On January 30, 1954, Betty Jo was born to Floyd and Jo Nell (Latham) Kilgore in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Merrillville High School. Betty Jo spent 25 years working at the Valparaiso Walmart deli, giving free cheese to...

Bernice Bennett

Bernice Bennett

Jun 9, 2024

79 year old, Bernice Bennett, of Wheatfield, passed away June 9, 2024.

 

On January 23, 1945, Bernice was born to Henry and Margaret (Schultz) Wozniak in Gary, Indiana. Bernice was a QMA, and worked at Little Company of Mary in San Pierre for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking for her large family. Bernice liked to spend time with her...

Judith L Dunn-Navarro

Judith L Dunn-Navarro

Jun 7, 2024

62 year old, Judith L. Dunn-Navarro, passed away June 7, 2024 at her home.

 

On June 28, 1961, Judith was born to Jacob and Dorothy (McGrogan) Mayer in Davenport, Iowa. Judy was an avid reader, and she loved reading and watching crime mysteries. She was also an animal lover.

 

Judy is survived by her son: Robin (Rebecca) Dunn, grandchildren: Austin, Mackenzie, Lincoln,...

Karen Reese

Karen Reese

May 27, 2024

64 year old, Karen Reese, of Rensselaer, passed away May 27, 2024, with her loving family around her.

 

On September 25, 1959, in Mineral Wells, Texas, Karen was born to Lee and Marie (Tiede) Whitaker. Karen graduated from high school. Karen married the love of her life, Daniel Reese, on December 17, 1982 at Bailey Corner Church. She enjoyed traveling, rafting,...

Glyn A. Walker

Glyn A. Walker

May 26, 2024

62 year old, Glyn A. Walker, of Kouts, passed away May 26, 2024.

 

On April 22, 1962, Glyn was born to David F. and Mary E. (Becker) Walker, in Hammond, Indiana. Glyn married the love of his life, Jeannie Deemer on May 13, 2023, in Kouts, Indiana. Glyn was a truck driver for 29years, and had a way to make people’s...

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