Ora Newton Sanders
Aug 29, 2020
87 year old, Ora Newton Sanders of Wheatfield, passed away August 29, 2020.
On November 27, 1932, in Oblong, Illinois, Ora was born to Raymond and Naomi (Montanya) Sanders. He married the love of his life, Agnes Marie Gassner, on July 24, 1965 in Lake County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy as an Airman, parachute rigger, filled planes...
Michael T. Tyre
Aug 28, 2020
58 year old, Michael T. Tyre, of Wheatfield passed away August 28, 2020.
On October 19, 1961, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Michael was born to Edwin and Christine (Huff) Tyre. Michael married, Deborah Riley on September 30, 1989, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Michael worked at St. Joseph’s College in the Building and Maintenance Department for 24 years. He like running the ‘big’...
Don Alvey Hur Morrison
Aug 27, 2020
77 year old, Don Alvey Hur Morrison of DeMotte, formerly of Monee, passed away August 27, 2020.
Don was born on May 2, 1943, in Kankakee, Illinois to Percy Iven and Fossie Lola (Love) Morrison. He worked as an AP History and Psych teacher for Rich South High School for over 35+ years. Don enjoyed fishing, hunting, doing landscaping, woodworking,...
Thomas E. Chandler
Aug 26, 2020
69 year old, Thomas E. Chandler, of Valparaiso, passed away at his home on August 26, 2020.
On June 3, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, Thomas was born to George & Vivian (Hallett) Chandler. Thomas was a truck driver. Thomas loved going on vacation, traveling, fishing, and doing the yard work. He really liked going to Florida to the beaches.
Thomas...
Garry Wayne Van Baren Jr.
Aug 21, 2020
56 year old, Garry Wayne Van Baren Jr., of DeMotte, passed away August 21, 2020.
On November 5, 1963, in Harvey, Illinois, Garry was born to Garry & Walita (Van Kanegan) Van Baren. Garry was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School class of 1981. He was a self-employed construction worker. Garry loved life, family and friends. He enjoyed motorcycles,...
Ivadell Taylor
Aug 19, 2020
Ivadell Taylor, of DeMotte, at 89 years of age, went to be with her Lord, on August 19, 2020.
On May 29, 1931, Ivadell was born to Neal and Masie (Roberson) Thornhill in Boaz, Alabama. She married Hurbert L Taylor, on July 24, in 1947, in Rising Fawn, Georgia when they were 16 and 17 years old respectively. She was...
Ruthie Elizabeth Myers
Aug 17, 2020
44 year old, Ruth Elizabeth ‘Ruthie’ Myers, of Wheatfield, passed away August 16, 2020 at her home.
On July 4, 1976, in Crown Point, Indiana, Ruthie was born to Richard Ralstin and Donna (Mitchell) Baggerly. Ruthie married Don Myers on August 28, 2016 at the Wheatfield American Legion Post #406. Ruthie worked at Myers Construction/Properties Management. Ruthie enjoyed competition pitching...
Julian F. Echterling
Aug 15, 2020
89 year old, Julian F. Echterling, of Wheatfield, passed away August 15, 2020 at his home with his loving family around him.
Julian was born to John and Elizabeth (Berg) Echterling on October 21, 1930, in Lowell, Indiana. He graduated from Lowell High School. He served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic. His next adventure was to attend...
Daniel R. Shepperd
Aug 14, 2020
64 year old, Daniel R. Shepperd, of Medaryville, passed away August 14, 2020.
Daniel was born on August 26, 1955, in Culver, Indiana, to Vennis and Irene (Cegielski) Shepperd. He graduated from West Central High School and worked as a Boilermaker for Local #374. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Medaryville. Daniel had 3 motorcycles...
Gregory M. Barkowski
Aug 14, 2020
57 year old, Gregory M. Barkowski, of Wheatfield, passed away on August 14, 2020.
Greg was born on October 6, 1962, to David and Sandra (Porter) Barkowski in Hammond, Indiana. Greg graduated from Kankakee Valley High School 1980. He was in the U.S. Air Force. Greg worked as an electrician and computer automation at Prairie's Edge Dairy Farms. He attended...
Mary K. Waters
Aug 2, 2020
92 year old, Mary K. Waters, of Wheatfield, passed away August 2, 2020 at her home.
On June 19, 1928, Mary was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Squire James and Mary (Linkhart) Gordon. She married the love of her life, Walter ‘Warren’ Waters on July 26, 1944, in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Mary was a bookkeeper for Warren’s Auto for many years....
Carolyn F. Whitaker
Aug 1, 2020
57 year old, Carolyn F. Whitaker of Monticello, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away August 1, 2020 at her home.
On September 26, 1962, Carolyn F. Whitaker was born to Vollie Jr. and Martha (Stansberry) Whitaker in Valparaiso, Indiana. Carolyn worked in the Home Health Care at Opportunity for Positive Growth. Carolyn liked to camp, but especially loved to take care...
Edna 'Niki' Duncan
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...
Robert F. Jones
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...
Stevie W. Powell
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,...
Michael Allsbury
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...
Robert 'Bob' L. Schlarp
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....
Robert E. Sculley
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...
Edward R. Anderson
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....
Pauline F. Pickett
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...