Obituaries
Robin Cates
Mar 10, 2020
57 year old, Robin Cates, of South Bend formerly of DeMotte, passed away March 10, 2020.
On March 15, 1962, Robin was born in Rossville, Georgia to William E. Cates and Barbara (Schaefer) Cates-O’Brien. He attended Kankakee Valley High School, and then worked in construction as a carpenter.
Robin is survived by his mother: Barbara O’Brien, son: Jacob Cates, siblings:...
Theodore DeVries
Mar 9, 2020
92 year old, Theodore DeVries, of Fair Oaks passed March 9, 2020.
On November 26, 1927 in Roseland, Illinois, Theodore DeVries was born to Andrew E. and Sarah (Hoekstra) DeVries. Theodore married the love of his life, Paula J Grugel (who preceded him) on June 24, 1953, in Griffith, Indiana. Theodore was a farmer and worked for DeJong Bros, and...
Karen Jayne DeYoung
Mar 6, 2020
70 year old, Karen Jayne DeYoung, of DeMotte, passed away March 6, 2020 at her home.
On February 6, 1950, Karen was born to Daniel and Betty (Dionne) Odle. She worked as an EMT and Phlebotomist. She also taught at the United Methodist Church Pre-School for many years. She was involved with her children while they were growing up. She...
Emma G. Ingram
Mar 2, 2020
56 year old, Emma G. Ingram, of Lafayette passed away March 2, 2020.
On April 17, 1963, Emma was born to William ‘Mason’ and Sally (Manns) Spencer in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Emma was a C.N.A. therapy aide. Emma loved shopping, traveling, decorating, spoiling the grandkids, doing crafts, and being on the water.
Emma is survived by her children: Patricia ‘Patty’...
Ruth E Nelson
Mar 1, 2020
95 year old, Ruth E. Nelson, of DeMotte, passed away March 1, 2020.
On February 9, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, Ruth was born to Fred and Jane (Meter) Hanko. Ruth married the love of her life, Donald R. Nelson (who preceded her). Ruth enjoyed being a housewife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Community Bible Church. Ruth...
Michael L Besner
Mar 1, 2020
36 year old, Michael L. Besner, of Wheatfield passed away March 1, 2020 due to an accident.
On July 12, 1983, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Michael was born to Lyle and Susan (Kerkes) Besner. He was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 2002. Michael married the love of his life, Selena Ann Furr on...
Shannon L. Risner
Feb 26, 2020
74 year old, Shannon L. Risner of San Pierre, passed away February 26, 2020 at his home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
On January 5, 1946, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Shannon was born to Raymond and Beulah (Stepp) Risner. Shannon graduated from Tefft High School class of 1964. Shannon served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He was a...
Emma Jean Lovely
Feb 21, 2020
87 year old, Emma Jean Lovely, of Rensselaer, passed away February 21, 2020 at her home.
On March 4, 1932, Emma was born to Jim and Sallie (Wireman) Wireman in Salyersville, Kentucky. On May 12, 1951, Emma married the love of her life, Charles Lovely. Emma worked at Sealy Spring for 32 years, and enjoyed raising their children. She loved...
Denise K Mitchell
Feb 13, 2020
54 year old, Denise K. Mitchell, of Wheatfield passed away February 13, 2020.
On June 8, 1965, Denise was born to Elvis and Mary Jane (Davis) Mitchell in Gary, Indiana. She was a member of Brushwood Methodist Church. Denise worked as a Special Education Assistant Director for Cooperative School Services in Jasper County. She loved going to the movies and...
David W Cooper
Feb 11, 2020
48 year old, David Wayne Cooper, of Valparaiso, passed away February 11, 2020.
On December 4, 1971, David was born to Larry and Vivian (Auxier) Cooper in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Boone Grove High School and went on to become an exterminator for both residential and commercial properties. He loved to swim, fish, hike and dance. He loved the...
Margaret Winter
Feb 11, 2020
79 year old, Margaret Winter of DeMotte, passed away February 11, 2020, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, with her loving family around her.
On May 10, 1940, Margaret was born in Dresden, Germany to Erich and Lily Loechner. Margaret married the love of her life, Horace (Horst) Winter in Glen Park, Gary, Indiana on July 8, 1961. Margaret worked for...
Elsie J Pollard
Feb 2, 2020
84 year old, Elsie J. Pollard of Rensselaer, formerly of Hebron, passed away February 2, 2020 at her home.
On February 12, 1935 Elsie was born to John and Edith (Tyler) Molden in Lexington, Illinois. On November 20, 1954 she married Loren Pollard (who preceded her) in Crown Point, Indiana. Elsie loved being a Mom, Grandma, and Great-grandmother. She was...
Larry G. Chapman
Jan 31, 2020
72 year old, Larry G. Chapman of DeMotte, passed away January 31, 2020 at Northwestern after a valiant fight with numerous health issues.
On May 14, 1947, Larry was born to Charlie and Josephine (Francis) Chapman in Robinson, Illinois. Larry served in the U.S. Army during the 1971-1973. He retired from NIPSCO in 2003 after 37 years. Larry was a...
Robert A Forbes
Jan 27, 2020
75 year old, Robert ‘Bob’ A. Forbes, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on January 27, 2020 with his loving family around him.
On August 3, 1944, in Roseland, Indiana, Rob was born to Robert E. and Jean (Garrison) Forbes. He was a commercial roofer for Local #26, out of Merrillville, Indiana. Rob married Shirley Kantor in Munster, Indiana...
Edward G Erdelac
Jan 23, 2020
76 year old, Edward G. Erdelac, passed away at his home on January 23, 2020.
On January 27, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, Edward was born to Edward and Julia (Hrycak) Erdelac-Romberg. He graduated from Thorton Fractional North, and married the love of his life Judy Schulte on February 2, 1974 at St. Victor Church, in Calumet City. Ed was into...
Donald Ray Gear
Jan 21, 2020
83 year old, Donald Ray Gear, of Valparaiso, passed away January 21, 2020 at his home with his loving family around him.
On March 27, 1936, Donald was born to Albert and Ruth (Poling) Gear in Daily, West Virginia. Don married his best friend and love of his life Wanda Lee Bartlett on September 8, 1954. Don worked in maintenance...
Vern Sampson
Jan 18, 2020
Vern died suddenly from a heart attack at his home on January 18, 2020.
Vern was born on March 14, 1943 at Methodist Hospital in Gary, Indiana to Gerald and Hattie (Grevenstuk) Sampson, both deceased.
On May 23, 1964, he married Janis Kosta and she survives him along with his children Marla (Shaun) Fitzpatrick of DeMotte, Indiana, and Gerald (Holly)...
Geraldine Woudema
Jan 16, 2020
82 year old, Geraldine Woudema, of DeMotte passed away January 16, 2020 at her home.
On October 22, 1937, Geri was born to Alfred and Cora (Martin) Able, in Daviess County, Kentucky. Geri graduated from Mt. Ayre High School class of 1956. She went on to work for Illinois/Indiana/AT&T telephone for many years.
Geri is survived by her children: Sheila...
Janet S Hobson
Jan 10, 2020
83 year old, Janet S. Hobson, of Wheatfield passed away January 10, 2020 at her son’s home in Hammond, Indiana.
On April 9, 1936, Janet was born to Wayne and Ruby (Martin) Payton in Bedford, Indiana. She attended school in Tunnelton. She was a waitress for several different restaurants. Janet married the love of her life, Roland F. Hobson, on...
Naomi A Pickens
Jan 10, 2020
69 year old, Naomi A. Pickens, of Wheatfield passed away January 10, 2020.
On April 5, 1950, Naomi was born to Charles ‘Marvin’ and Darlena (Withrow) Kinder in Marting, Fayette County, West Virginia.
Naomi married the love of her life, Sterling M. ‘Bud’ Pickens on March 3, 1966, in Deep Water, West Virginia. Naomi liked to crochet.
Naomi is survived...
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