Obituaries

Betty J Cobb

Betty J Cobb

May 1, 2020

80 year old, Betty J. Cobb, of Wheatfield passed away at her home, May 1st, 2020, with her loving family around her.

Betty was born on July 1, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Mattie ‘Lucille’ (Lowry) Hughes. She married, Charles Cobb (who preceded her) and loved being a housewife.

Betty is survived by her children: Charles (Janett) Cobb,...

David M Schaetzel

David M Schaetzel

Apr 29, 2020

63 year old, David M. Schaetzel, of Wheatfield, passed away April 29, 2020, at his home with his loving family around him.

On September 4, 1956, in East Chicago, Indiana, David was born to Harry and Virginia (Bell) Schaetzel. David served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1979 in the 1st Infantry Division “The Big Red One” and he...

Billerae M Twing

Billerae M Twing

Apr 26, 2020

74 year old, Billerae M. Twing, of Morocco passed away at her home on April 26, 2020.

On September 28, 1945, in Kewanee, Illinois, Billerae was born to Albert and Marjorie (DeDecker) Hughes. She was a cabinet maker and Restaurant Manager. She loved cooking and kept a tight ship. She liked her garden and flowers. Billerae especially loved her puppy...

Alexander 'Alex' Pellegrino Sr.

Alexander 'Alex' Pellegrino Sr.

Apr 24, 2020

74 year old, Alexander ‘Alex’ Pellegrino Sr., of Rensselaer, passed away at his home on April 24, 2020.

On April 13, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Alex was born to Michael and Irene (Males) Pellegrino. Alex worked for the State Highway Department for 40 years. He loved going to farm auctions, and the boats.

Alex is survived by his children: Tonja...

J B Rowe

J B Rowe

Apr 22, 2020

75 year old, J. B. Rowe of Medaryville, passed away April 22, 2020.

On January 6, 1945 J.B. was born in Waldo, Kentucky to Fielden and Flora (Wireman) Rowe. J.B. loved to hunt, fish, and hunt mushrooms. He enjoyed giving rather than receiving. He especially loved to garden.

J.B. is survived by his loving family: children: Tammy Howard, Loretta Day,...

James R. Black

James R. Black

Apr 18, 2020

78 year old, James R. Black, of Kniman, passed away April 18, 2020 at his home.

On July 5, 1941, James was born in Hobart, Indiana to Harold and Minnie (Schultz) Black. James married the love of his life, Phyllis Herre, in 1962, in DeMotte, Indiana. James worked as a laborer for Local #81, where he started working in 1971....

Robert T Di Paolo

Robert T Di Paolo

Apr 15, 2020

83 year old, Robert T. Di Paolo, of DeMotte, passed away April 15, 2020 from Covid-19.

On February 13, 1937, Robert was born to Albert and June (Lipinski) Di Paolo in Chicago, Illinois. Robert worked as a Railroad Switchman.

Robert loved collecting antiques and traveling the world. When he was younger, he was a pro-pool player that even got his...

Donald I Brown

Donald I Brown

Apr 15, 2020

85 year old, Donald ‘Punch’ Brown, of Wheatfield, passed away April 15, 2020, at his home.

On December 9, 1934, Punch was born to Russell and Mary (Hammond) Brown in Wheatfield, Indiana. Punch served in the U.S. Army and worked for the Local 150. Punch enjoyed his later years living in Wheatfield during the summer and Orange Beach, Alabama during...

Joseph Gerard Duttlinger

Joseph Gerard Duttlinger

Apr 12, 2020

Joseph Gerard Duttlinger went to be with Jesus on April 12, 2020 while working in Florida.

Joe was born November 22, 1955 to Charles and Agnes (nee: Jachim) Duttlinger.  In 1974 Joe graduated from Kouts High School. On July 24, 1976 Joe married the love of his life Donna (nee Hathaway) Duttlinger in Kouts, IN.  Joe and Donna were lifelong...

Christine E Betts

Christine E Betts

Apr 11, 2020

65 year old, Christine E. Betts, of Wheatfield, passed away April 11, 2020.

On May 6, 1954, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Chris was born to Robert and Phyllis (Torgrimson) Tanner. Chris married the love of her life, Michael C. Betts, on October 17, 1981, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Chris worked for Kankakee Valley Schools as a teacher’s aide – the last years...

Paul V Cooper

Paul V Cooper

Apr 11, 2020

82 year old, Paul V. Cooper of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away at home on April 11, 2020, with his loving family around him.

On December 24, 1937, Paul was born to Niles and Ruby Belle (Graham) Cooper, in Kniman, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army and then married the love of his life: Jennie Tuttle on February 25, 1963,...

Patricia A Hale

Patricia A Hale

Apr 8, 2020

72 year old, Patricia ‘Patsy’ A. Hale, of Rensselaer, passed away at her home on April 8, 2020 with her loving family around her.

On September 30, 1947, in Rensselaer, Indiana Patsy was born to Orville & Dora (Pass) Myres. She married the love of her life, Jerry Hale on July 13. 1965 in Kentucky. Jerry and Patsy renewed their...

Bruno Kucinskas Jr.

Bruno Kucinskas Jr.

Apr 8, 2020

60 year old, Bruno Kucinskas Jr. of Las Vegas passed away April 8, 2020, in his sleep.

Born in March 4,1960 to Bruno Kucisnkas Sr and Juanita (Wonderly) Kucinskas.

 He was a 1978 graduate from Kankakee Valley High School in Wheatfield In.

Bruno is survived by his daughter: Apryl Kusinskas of Minnesota, 5 siblings: Bruce Kucinskas of Lafayette, Indiana., Bryan...

Mary Lorene Lowe

Mary Lorene Lowe

Apr 1, 2020

89 year old, Mary Lorene Lowe, of DeMotte, passed away April 1, 2020.

On October 21, 1930, Mary was born to Harold Eugene Adams and Minnie Lorene (Roadruck) Adams in Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Robert Lowe Jr., on September 4, 1949. They owned Lowe’s TV for 20 years, and Robert worked for...

Julius Brooks

Julius Brooks

Mar 26, 2020

73 year old, Julius Brooks, of Rensselaer, passed away March 26, 2020, with his loving family around him.

On February 10, 1947, Julius was born to Harrison and Lottie (lsenhour) Brooks in Charlotte, North Carolina. Julius served in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Susan Koch on May 9, 1970, in Hammond, Indiana. He was a...

Lonnie C Howard

Lonnie C Howard

Mar 22, 2020

59 year old, Lonnie C. Howard Sr., of Winamac passed away March 22, 2020.

On March 30, 1960, Lonnie was born to Ballard Howard and Dollie (Lovely) Howard-Frinkel in Rensselear, Indiana. Lonnie worked at Rose Acres. He married Connie Frinkel on September, 8, 1979. He enjoyed fishing at Spooner, Wisconsin with his sons.

Lonnie is survived by his wife: Connie,...

Henrietta Vivian Hibbs

Henrietta Vivian Hibbs

Mar 21, 2020

92 year old, Henrietta Vivian Hibbs, of Medaryville, passed away March 21, 2020 with her loving family around her.

On July 21, 1927, in Denham, Indiana, Vivian was born to Alfred and Amanda (Luebbe) Rhode. On January 31, 1952, she married the love of her life, Donald C. Hibbs, in Pulaski County, Indiana. She was a seamstress at Medaryville Garmet...

David 'Butch' L Land

David 'Butch' L Land

Mar 20, 2020

77 year old, David ‘Butch’ L. Land, of Bunker Hill, formerly of Chesterton, passed away March 20, 2020.

On July 8, 1942, Butch was born to Paul and Ruth (Fisher) Land in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Butch married the love of his life, Ruby (Leach) Land on March 22, 1967 in Cedar Lake, Indiana. He...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Beedle

Elizabeth 'Betty' Beedle

Mar 13, 2020

86 year old, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Beedle, of DeMotte, passed away March 13, 2020.

On February 10, 1934, Betty, was born in Pisgah, Iowa to John & Erma (Clark) Myers. Betty married the love of her life, Kenneth L. Beedle, on February 17, 1952. She enjoyed being a housewife and raising 3 children. She enjoyed doing embroidery, camping, bowling, and playing...

Donald Eugene Capouch Sr.

Donald Eugene Capouch Sr.

Mar 11, 2020

Donald Eugene Capouch Sr, 90, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 11, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana, after a short illness. He had been in declining health.

Don was born April 27, 1929, a fourth-generation Pulaski County farmer, on the Capouch homestead in Cass Township. He was born in a house built around a log cabin...

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