Obituaries

Jul 31, 2020

75 year old, Edna ‘Niki’ C. Duncan, of Rensselaer passed away July 31, 2020.

On August 7, 1944, Edna was born to James and Rose (Pecic) Duncan in Chicago, Illinois. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed her hobbies of reading, doing puzzles, and crocheting. Niki especially enjoyed time with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Niki is survived by her children: Doug...

Jul 31, 2020

87 year old, Robert F. Jones, of Wheatfield, passed away July 31, 2020.

On September 14, 1932, Robert was born to Louis and Leona (Risner) Jones in Rensselaer, Indiana. Robert worked in the grain and fertilizer business at the Kersey Elevator and Walstra’s Fertilizer. He married Marilyn McClure on July 17, 1977 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Bob liked watching his grandchildren...

Jul 28, 2020

63 year old, Stevie W. Powell, of Wheatfield, passed away July 28, 2020.

On July 11, 1957, Stevie was born to Winon and Mary Nell (Harris) Powell in Gary, Indiana. Stevie was a lifetime area resident. On September 22, 1990 he married Kelly S. Disney (who preceded him). Stevie was a self-employed welder, who enjoyed smoking hams, BBQing, car clubs,...

Jul 26, 2020

78 year old, Michael Allsbury, of Wheatfield, passed away July 26, 2020.

On April 11, 1942, Michael was born to Raymond and Helen (Mongold) Allsbury in Borger, Texas. He was a high school graduate who went on to work in Law Enforcement and as a Private Investigator. He married Mary C. Dunham-Radtke on October 7, 1986.

Michael is survived by...

Jul 25, 2020

Robert Lee Schlarp (Bob), age 84,of DeMotte,  passed away on July 25, 2020.

Bob was born on November 27, 1935 in East Chicago, Indiana to Crist and Mildred (Paulik) Schlarp. Bob married the love of his life, Shirley Seegers on August 21, 1959 in DeMotte, Indiana. They were married for 60 years.

Bob graduated from DeMotte High School in 1954....

Jul 24, 2020

Robert E. Sculley, December 12, 1939 – July 24, 2020

Robert ‘Bob’ Earl Sculley, 80, formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana, and residing in Crescent City, Florida, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at his home.

Robert was born on December 12, 1939, to the late Rev. Wilbur and Myrtie (Fenton) Sculley. He graduated from Wheatfield High School. He was a...

Jul 15, 2020

72 year old, Edward R. Anderson of Rensselaer, passed away July 15, 2020.

On August 23, 1947, in Walthan, Massachusetts, Edward was born to Robert & Mary (Taylor) Anderson. He served in the National Guard for 42+ years. Ed worked to Kankakee Valley Schools for 31 years as a custodian. He was a member of the Wheatfield American Legion #406....

Jul 14, 2020

Pauline F. Pickett, 81 of Brook passed away Tuesday July 14, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Born on January 7, 1939 to the late Daniel and Rosa (Sargent) Thomas. Pauline was a graduate of Morocco High School. Pauline married William Pitman  in 1961, and he preceded her in death in 1975. On February 18, 1978 she married...

Jul 13, 2020

62 year old Sherrie L. Peck, of Kentland, passed away suddenly, July 13, 2020.

On December 18, 1957, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sherrie was born to Dexter and Carolyn (Russell) Cornet. She graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. Sherrie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and working at a local flower shop, visiting with friends from when she worked in various...

Jun 30, 2020

67 year old, Terry Jo Huppenthal of Wheatfield, passed away June 30, 2020 at her home.

On December 1, 1952,Terry was born in Burtonwood, Lancashire, England, to Robert and Nancy (Davies) Mc Leod. Terry graduated from Crown Point High School in 1970, and attended Ball State University. Terry married the love of her life, David Huppenthal on January 19, 1974,...

Jun 27, 2020

79 year old, Sandra L. (nee: Lowry) Gard, of DeMotte, passed away June 27, 2020.

Sandra was born on October 31, 1940.  Sandra was born to William and Mary Ellen (Bottoroff) Lowry. She married the love of her life, Robert D. Gard Sr. (who preceded her) on February 18, 1956. She worked at DeMotte Elementary as a custodian for many...

Jun 14, 2020

55 year old, Leanne M Hilton, of DeMotte, passed away June 14, 2020.

On December 19, 1964, Leanne was born to Fred and Arlene (Mueller) Karrle in Merrillville, Indiana. Leanne worked for Block & Stevenson OMS as an oral surgery assistant for 20 years. She loved watching the birds, gardening, spoiling her dog, being a blessing to others, and especially...

Jun 12, 2020

53 year old, Matthew Vugteveen of DeMotte, passed away June 12th, 2020 at his home.

On January 16, 1967, Matthew was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Harvard and Annis (Davis) Vugteveen. Matthew was a truck driver who loved his family and friends very much.

Matthew is survived by his son: Joseph (Danielle) Vugteveen, Becky Barlow, 10 grandchildren: Jr., Skylar,...

Jun 10, 2020

52 year old, Richard Boring, of Rensselaer, passed away June 10, 2020 in Clear Water, Florida.

On October 4, 1967, Richard was born to Richard Sr. and Pauline (Richards) Boring, in Chicago, Illinois. Richard was a Boilermaker. He married Christine Eger on July 5th, 2013.

Richard is survived by his wife: Christine, mother: Pauline, children: Alexea Boring, Katherine Francis, grandchildren:...

Jun 5, 2020

73 year old, Lola J. Ford, of Wheatfield passed away June 5, 2020 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

On September 15, 1946, Lola was born to Jimmy D. and Ruby (Eiland) Ford, in Selma, Alabama.

Lola was a beautiful soul, who only had kind words to say about people. She loved her life with her sister, Mary. She often reminisced...

May 29, 2020

44 year old, Jeannie Marie Murray, of Wheatfield, passed away May 29, 2020 at her home.

On October 21, 1975, Jeannie was born to Everett and Ruby (Rhoten) Malone in Hammond, Indiana. Jeannie married Robert D. Murray on December 27, 1996 in Crown Point, Indiana. She loved taking care of her parents, and working on Save-a-Lot in Wheatfield. She was...

May 28, 2020

49 year old, Barbara A. Boring, of Rensselaer, passed away May 28, 2020 with her loving family around her.

On June 28, 1970, Barbara was born to Richard Sr. and Pauline (Richards) Boring in Rensselaer, Indiana. Barbara worked in housekeeping at Franciscan Health Rensselaer, and attended the Virgie Christian Church.

Barbara is survived by her mother: Pauline, and brother: Richard...

May 27, 2020

58 year old, Robert J. ‘Bob’ Barton, of Wheatfield, passed away May 27, 2020 unexpectedly at his home.

On June 18, 1961, Bob was born to Robert K. & Roberta (Green) Barton in Clinton, Indiana. Bob was a 1979 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. He worked for the Town of DeMotte at their Water Plant and the Waste Water...

May 21, 2020

62 years old, Ricky Clemans, of Rensselaer, passed away on May 21, 2020 at the Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer, Indiana.

On June 5, 1957, Ricky was born to George and Peggy (DeMoss) Clemans, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Ricky worked for Sealy Spring, Genova, and had a tree service. Ricky always was cutting wood to keep everyone’s house warm. He was a...

May 13, 2020