62 year old Sherrie L. Peck, of Kentland, passed away suddenly, July 13, 2020.
On December 18, 1957, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sherrie was born to Dexter and Carolyn (Russell) Cornet. She graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. Sherrie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and working at a local flower shop, visiting with friends from when she worked in various...
67 year old, Terry Jo Huppenthal of Wheatfield, passed away June 30, 2020 at her home.
On December 1, 1952,Terry was born in Burtonwood, Lancashire, England, to Robert and Nancy (Davies) Mc Leod. Terry graduated from Crown Point High School in 1970, and attended Ball State University. Terry married the love of her life, David Huppenthal on January 19, 1974,...
79 year old, Sandra L. (nee: Lowry) Gard, of DeMotte, passed away June 27, 2020.
Sandra was born on October 31, 1940. Sandra was born to William and Mary Ellen (Bottoroff) Lowry. She married the love of her life, Robert D. Gard Sr. (who preceded her) on February 18, 1956. She worked at DeMotte Elementary as a custodian for many...
55 year old, Leanne M Hilton, of DeMotte, passed away June 14, 2020.
On December 19, 1964, Leanne was born to Fred and Arlene (Mueller) Karrle in Merrillville, Indiana. Leanne worked for Block & Stevenson OMS as an oral surgery assistant for 20 years. She loved watching the birds, gardening, spoiling her dog, being a blessing to others, and especially...
53 year old, Matthew Vugteveen of DeMotte, passed away June 12th, 2020 at his home.
On January 16, 1967, Matthew was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Harvard and Annis (Davis) Vugteveen. Matthew was a truck driver who loved his family and friends very much.
Matthew is survived by his son: Joseph (Danielle) Vugteveen, Becky Barlow, 10 grandchildren: Jr., Skylar,...
52 year old, Richard Boring, of Rensselaer, passed away June 10, 2020 in Clear Water, Florida.
On October 4, 1967, Richard was born to Richard Sr. and Pauline (Richards) Boring, in Chicago, Illinois. Richard was a Boilermaker. He married Christine Eger on July 5th, 2013.
Richard is survived by his wife: Christine, mother: Pauline, children: Alexea Boring, Katherine Francis, grandchildren:...
73 year old, Lola J. Ford, of Wheatfield passed away June 5, 2020 at the Rensselaer Care Center.
On September 15, 1946, Lola was born to Jimmy D. and Ruby (Eiland) Ford, in Selma, Alabama.
Lola was a beautiful soul, who only had kind words to say about people. She loved her life with her sister, Mary. She often reminisced...
44 year old, Jeannie Marie Murray, of Wheatfield, passed away May 29, 2020 at her home.
On October 21, 1975, Jeannie was born to Everett and Ruby (Rhoten) Malone in Hammond, Indiana. Jeannie married Robert D. Murray on December 27, 1996 in Crown Point, Indiana. She loved taking care of her parents, and working on Save-a-Lot in Wheatfield. She was...
49 year old, Barbara A. Boring, of Rensselaer, passed away May 28, 2020 with her loving family around her.
On June 28, 1970, Barbara was born to Richard Sr. and Pauline (Richards) Boring in Rensselaer, Indiana. Barbara worked in housekeeping at Franciscan Health Rensselaer, and attended the Virgie Christian Church.
Barbara is survived by her mother: Pauline, and brother: Richard...
58 year old, Robert J. ‘Bob’ Barton, of Wheatfield, passed away May 27, 2020 unexpectedly at his home.
On June 18, 1961, Bob was born to Robert K. & Roberta (Green) Barton in Clinton, Indiana. Bob was a 1979 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. He worked for the Town of DeMotte at their Water Plant and the Waste Water...
62 years old, Ricky Clemans, of Rensselaer, passed away on May 21, 2020 at the Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer, Indiana.
On June 5, 1957, Ricky was born to George and Peggy (DeMoss) Clemans, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Ricky worked for Sealy Spring, Genova, and had a tree service. Ricky always was cutting wood to keep everyone’s house warm. He was a...
64 year old, Thomas E. Riley, of Wheatfield, passed away May 12, 2020.
On November 1, 1955, Thomas was born to John C. & Betty (Hill) Riley, in Hammond, Indiana. Thomas graduated from Hammond Gavit, and graduated from Purdue Calumet. Thomas worked for Carson Pierre Scott as a Salesman. He married the love of his life, Dawn (Schutz) Riley on...
34 year old, April Lynn Wheeler, of Rensselaer passed away on May 7, 2020, due to an auto accident.
On December 16, 1985, April was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to William R. Wheeler Jr., and Marcy (Jones) Wheeler. April loved being a cosmetologist and worked for Fiesta Hair Salon in Rensselaer. She loved to crochet, fish and especially loved animals...
68 year old, Ronald W. Anstett, of Remington/Monticello, passed away May 4, 2020, at his work.
On August 8, 1951, in Lafayette, Indiana, Ron was born to Jonathon and Winifred (Mc Coy) Anstett. He was a self-employed truck driver, and a maintenance man. He was a member of the Teamsters Local out of Lafayette, and the Odd Fellows Club from...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...