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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...