Obituaries
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...
Donald Anderson
Jan 6, 2020
93 year old, Don Anderson, of DeMotte, passed away January 6, 2020.
On March 8, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, Don was born to Albert and Ida (Groves) Anderson. On October 25, 1947, Don married the love of his life, Mary Ralich in Chicago, at the Methodist Church, by the Youth Minister. Don served in the US Navy aboard the USS...
Clyde E Gibson
Jan 4, 2020
67 year old, Clyde E. Gibson, of San Pierre passed away at his home.
On April 4, 1952, Clyde was born in Cicero, Illinois, to Andrew and Peggy (Kinsella) Gibson-Ritchie. Clyde worked for Rexam. He like visiting with friends at the San Pierre Oasis, gathering place. He also like to ride motorcycles, and use his tractor to plow snow.
Clyde...
Sherry Lea Warwick
Jan 4, 2020
57 year old, Sherry Lea Warwick, of North Judson, passed away January 4, 2020.
On August 31, 1962, Sherry was born to Norman and Delores (Wagner) Warwick in Chico, California. Sherry was a homemaker, and engaged to Kenny Yockey. She liked collecting crystals, and rocks. She loved dogs, especially her good girl, Lucy.
Sherry is survived by her fiance’: Kenny...
Hanley Jewel Chapman
Jan 3, 2020
81 year old, Hanley Jewel Chapman, of Wheatfield, passed away January 3, 2020 at home with his loving family around him.
On September 11, 1938, Hanley was born to Moxley and Gradie (Simpson) Chapman in Kentucky. He worked for Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant.
Hanley is survived by his children: Vohana (Ronnie) Breneman, Hanley W. (Candi) Chapman, Shelton R. (Cindy)...
Donald Owens
Jan 2, 2020
83 year old, Donald Owens, of Wheatfield passed away January 2, 2020.
On June 28, 1936, Don was born to Walter Owens and Elizabeth (Culp) Hartman. Don graduated from Tefft High School, class of 1955, and went on to work for Anderson Company. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Barrier, on April 1, 1957. He attended the Wheatfield...
Barbara S Jones
Dec 31, 2019
84-year-old, Barbara S. Jones passed away December 31, 2019 in Valparaiso, Indiana.
On February 6, 1935, Barbara was born to Clarence “Squeak” and Thelma (Summers) Holladay in Rensselaer, Indiana. Barbara graduated from Wheatfield High and worked as a secretary. Barbara worked at the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago until the age of 70. Barbara loved her grandchildren...
John Kurzeja
Dec 28, 2019
62-year-old, John Eugene Kurzeja, of DeMotte, passed away on December 28, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
On July 6, 1957, John was born to Eugene and Phyllis (Collins) Kurzeja in Chicago, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Debra Fancher, on July 11, 1980 in Calumet City, Illinois. John worked as an industrial electrician for NIPSCO. He was...
Gregory Wolfe
Dec 26, 2019
62 year old, Gregory Lee Wolfe, of Wheatfield, passed away December 26, 2019.
On November 30, 1957, Gregory was born to James Earl and Eva Elizabeth (Neeley) Wolfe in Valparaiso, Indiana. He worked security for American Snuff Company. He was part of a Barber shop quartet, and loved working on family history, genealogy, and fantasy football.
Gregory is survived by...
Janet L Musch
Dec 24, 2019
Janet Louise Musch, age 86 of DeMotte, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in the loving care of her daughters and Hospice.
Janet was born on August 6, 1933 in Mullen, Nebraska to Helen (nee Christman) and Jesse Ingrum. Janet attended school in North Platte, Nebraska and graduated from Wolbach High School. In her youth she enjoyed volleyball and was...
Kenneth W Peregrine
Dec 22, 2019
64 year old, Kenneth W. Peregrine, of Tefft/Wheatfield passed away December 22, 2019.
On October 4, 1955, Kenny was born to Robert and Eleanor (Krug) Peregrine in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School class of 1973. He married the love of his life, Barbara Beedle on June 30, 1979, in DeMotte, Indiana. Kenny was a self-employed construction...
Valerie Ann Tracy
Dec 20, 2019
50 year old, Valerie Ann Tracy, of Rensselaer passed away December 20, 2019.
On January 19, 1969, Valerie was born to Arthur and Carol (Hilton) Ptacek in Rensselaer, Indiana. Valerie worked at the Rensselaer Care Center for over 17 years. On July 4, 2013, she married the love of her life, Robert W. Tracy at Indiana State Dunes Park. Hobbies...
Nikki Grigsby
Dec 4, 2019
26 year old, Nikki ‘Kola’ Grigsby, of San Pierre passed away December 4, 2019 at her home.
On September 28, 1993, Kola was born to Tony Ray Grigsby and Tammy Su (Bailey) Yawn in Knox, Indiana. Kola was a homemaker.
Kola is survived by her daughter: Emma Nicole Howard, parents: Tony Grigsby and Tammy Yawn, siblings: Sidney (Michael) Wireman, Austin...
Wilmer Messer
Dec 4, 2019
83 year old, Wilmer Messer, of San Pierre, passed away December 4, 2019 at his home with his loving family around him.
On January 7, 1936, Wilmer was born in Elmrock, Kentucky to Malcum and Sophia (Dobson) Messer. On October 29, 1960, Wilmer married the love of his life, Helen Messer. Wilmer was an Overhead Crane Mechanic at US Steel....
Alice F Barnett
Dec 4, 2019
82 year old, Alice F. Barnett, of Rensselaer, passed away December 4, 2019 with her loving family around her.
On October 13, 1937, Alice was born in Royalton, Kentucky to Chester and Sallie (Joseph) Miller. On December 7, 1954 in Goodland, Indiana, she married the love of her life, Ronald M. Barnett Sr. She attended the Wheatfield Pentecostal Church.
Alice...
Irvin Long
Nov 27, 2019
91 year old, Irvin Eugene Long, of Wheatfield, passed away November 27, 2019.
On October 25, 1928, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Guy Raymond and Beulah Ruth (Sculley) Long. Irvin met the love of his life in a snow storm, and on May 8, 1954, he ran away to New Mexico to elope with Clara Bell Crawford. Irvin was a farmer,...
Shirley A Bennett
Nov 27, 2019
80 year old, Shirley A. Bennett, of Francesville, passed away November 27, 2019 at her home with her loving family around her.
On April 19, 1939, Shirley was born to Edward and Crissy (Parish) Simpkins in McClure, Illinois. She graduated from high school and married Richard Dwain Bennett on August 24, 1957, in McClure, Illinois. She worked as a waitress....
Dee Sebella
Nov 24, 2019
76 year old, ‘Dee’ Sebella, of DeMotte passed away November 24, 2019.
On September 7, 1943, Dee was born to Fred and Anna (Ruark) Mylenki in Phoenix, Illinois. She graduated from Crown Point High School and attended Beauty College. Dee worked in DeMotte as a beautician. Dee married John Sebella in Vero Beach Florida, on January 13, 1966. She was...
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