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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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
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...