Obituaries

Barbara Ann Jabaay

Barbara Ann Jabaay

Nov 23, 2019

71 year old, Barbara Ann Jabaay, of DeMotte, passed away November 23, 2019.

On November 15, 1948, Barbara was born to Nelson and Anne (Klip) Jabaay in Rensselaer, Indiana. Barb was a member of Keen Challengers, Debate Club, Band, while in school and played on an adult softball team after school. Barbara was a Certified Medical Coder for Franciscan Health...

Hubert L. Taylor

Hubert L. Taylor

Nov 3, 2019

90 year old, Hubert L. Taylor, of DeMotte passed away November 3, 2019 with his loving family around him.

On August 22, 1929, Hubert was born in Boaz, Alabama to Joseph and Odene (Bartlett) Taylor. He joined the U.S. Army, Air Force when he was 17 years old. He married Ivadell Thornhill in Rising Fawn, Georgia when they were both...

Jennifer Jacobs

Jennifer Jacobs

Oct 29, 2019

41 year old, Jennifer M. Jacobs, of Knox, Indiana, passed away October 29, 2019.

On April 24, 1978, Jennifer was born in Knox, Indiana to Richard Dowling and Debra Vitallo. Jennifer was a housewife/homemaker. Jennifer is survived by her family: mother: Debra Vitallo, children: Joanne (Kyle) Neeley, Jeffrey Jacobs, Jena Jacobs, 3 grandchildren, and brother: Jonny (Lisa) Vitallo, aunts: Sandra...

Gary A Kaluf

Gary A Kaluf

Oct 23, 2019

61 year old, Gary A. Kaluf, of Wheatfield, passed away October 23, 2019.

On July 28, 1958, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Gary was born to John and Marjorie (Musch) Kaluf. Gary was an electrician. He liked to visit flea markets, and putter around fixing ‘things’. He especially loved his grandchildren and his motorcycle.

Gary is survived by his family, children: Heather...

Terry L Crim

Terry L Crim

Oct 18, 2019

61 year old, Terry L. Crim, of Wheatfield, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2019.

On March 12, 1958, in Gary, Terry was born to John and Bonnie (Butcher) Crim. Terry attended Kankakee Valley High School. He was a self-employed truck driver. He married Mary Kearney on July 21, 1990 in Wheatfield at his brother Doug’s house. Terry loved to...

Madelyn Kaleta

Madelyn Kaleta

Oct 17, 2019

Madelyn Kaleta of Wheatfield, IN – Madelyn Kaleta, age 77, on October 17th 2019, went to be with her husband John Paul and daughter Dawn, who preceeded her in death. In 1960 she married the love of her life John and settled in Hammond where she had four children, Dawn (deceased 1988), Valarie (Phil) Kubacki, John (Carmen) Kaleta, and Glenn...

Clarence Lewis

Clarence Lewis

Oct 8, 2019

84 year old, Clarence W. Lewis, of Wheatfield, passed away October 8, 2019.

On June 3, 1935, in Joliet, Illinois Clarence was born to James and Anna (McDonough) Lewis. Clarence married the love of his life, Frances Belmont in Mississippi on November 21, 1954. Clarence worked for LTV Steel at the 84” hot strip for many years, after serving in...

Jaradean V Stalbaum

Jaradean V Stalbaum

Oct 3, 2019

100 year old, Jaradean V. Stalbaum, of San Pierre, passed away October 3, 2019.

Jaradean was born on August 24, 1919, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Jesse and Effie (Stewart) Wynkoop. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, she married Leo Stalbaum (who preceded her in 1996) on June 29, 1946, in Medaryville, Indiana. She attended Tefft Methodist Church, was a member...

David E Fulaytar

David E Fulaytar

Sep 25, 2019

64 year old, David E Fulaytar of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on September 25, 2019.

On November 12, 1954, in Rensselaer, Indiana, David was born to Julian & Lillian May (Neier) Fulaytar. David graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, and then went into the U.S. Army. He loved to do yard work, read, watch movies and tinker.

David...

Bernard Veld

Bernard Veld

Sep 17, 2019

95 year old, Bernard Veld, of DeMotte, passed away September 17, 2019.

Bernard was born on October 28, 1923, in Thornton Township, Illinois, to Nicholas and Gertie (Vanderberg) Veld. He was a farmer and member of American Reformed Church. Bernard married Evelyn Ruth (Fair) Veld on December 10, 1951 in Mokena, Illinois who died April 20, 2008.

Bernard is survived...

Ernest Julian

Ernest Julian

Sep 17, 2019

69 year old, Ernest Julian, passed away September 17, 2019, with his family around him.

On February 9, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana, Ernest was born to Newton & Mildred (Moxon) Julian. Ernest graduated from Hanover Central High School in 1969. He worked as a construction worker, and truck driver. His favorite ‘job’ was working construction on river boats, especially the...

Paul W Bachman

Paul W Bachman

Sep 16, 2019

86 year old, Paul W Bachman, of Rensselear, passed away at his home on September 16, 2019.

Paul was born on October 21, 1932, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to George and Neva (Hibbs) Bachman. He graduated from Rensselaer High School, and married the love of his life, Christine Ritchie on March 12, 1952, in Rensselear, Indiana. Paul worked for Gehring’s Farm...

Rosemary L Jones

Rosemary L Jones

Sep 15, 2019

91 year old, Rosemary L Jones, of Rensselaer, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away September 15, 2019.

Rosemary was born on July 16, 1928, in Parr, Indiana to William Edward and Nellie Marie (Gilmore) Longstreth. She graduated from Wheatfield High School and attended St. Vincent’s Catholic College in Indianapolis for a nursing degree. She worked at various hospitals and doctor’s offices...

Joshua R Anstett

Joshua R Anstett

Sep 11, 2019

34 year old, Joshua R. Anstett, of Remington, passed away September 11, 2019, due to an accident.

On January 28, 1985, Joshua was born in Lafayette, Indiana to Ronald and Christina (Myers) Anstett. Joshua married the love of his life, Lisa McMillian on October 31, 2008 at their home in Remington. Joshua worked as a general warehouse associate at Advanced...

Elsie P Jefferson

Elsie P Jefferson

Sep 8, 2019

85 year old, Elsie P. Jefferson, of Wheatfield, passed away at her home on September 8, 2019.

On December 31, 1933, in Jasper County, Indiana, Elsie was born to Eli and Bertha (Mikels) Mize. Elsie graduated from Tefft High School, and worked as a Nurse’s aide at Porter Memorial for 26 years. She married Walter Jefferson (who preceded her on...

Tina Louise Clinton

Tina Louise Clinton

Sep 7, 2019

Tina Louise (nee Sholes) Clinton

On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Tina passed away at her home in Newton County, Indiana at the age of 48.  She was born to John and Marie Sholes on April 17, 1971 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her parents moved back to Indiana in January of 1972. Tina graduated from North Newton High...

Charles Meyer

Charles Meyer

Sep 5, 2019

On Thursday, September 5, 2019, Charles Landon "Chuck" Meyer, left his earthly body and peacefully entered his heavenly home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 81.

Chuck was born on September 23, 1937 at his family home in Postelle, Arkansas to Eldon and Martha (Hill) Meyer. After graduating from Marvel High School in 1955, he moved to...

Elsie M Beiswanger

Elsie M Beiswanger

Aug 29, 2019

77 year old, Elsie M. Beiswanger, of San Pierre, passed away August 29, 2019.

Elsie was born on June 2, 1942, to Raymond and Beulah (Stepp) Risner in Jasper County, Indiana. Elsie graduated from Tefft High School. She worked in management Information systems.

Elsie is survived by her children: Catherine ‘Kate’ Hitchcock, Ronald Beiswanger, 3 grandchildren: Chad Hoyle, Justin Hoyle,...

Darlene Ford

Darlene Ford

Aug 23, 2019

76 year old, Darlene Ford, of Wheatfield, passed away August 23, 2019.

On August 10, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Darlene was born to Lawrence and Eleanor (Casazza) Roddel. Darlene worked in retail sales. She liked bowling, ‘The Cubs’, ‘Da Bears’, and watch the grandkids play high school athletics.

Darlene is survived by her daughters: Vickie Ford, & Charlene Schultz, 6...

John E Brown

John E Brown

Aug 19, 2019

57 year old, John E. Brown, of Wheatfield, passed away August 19, 2019.

John was born on February 19, 1962, to Elmer Brown & Cella (Allen) Brown-Collins in Greenup, Kentucky. John graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1982.  John married Tammy Jefferson on December 15, 1999, in Winamac, Indiana. John worked for Sealy Spring for 15 years. He...

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