Obituaries

Jun 15, 2019

Patrick Clark, 67, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away June 15, 2019.

Pat was born to Walter and Lucille (Sharp) Clark on August 5, 1951, in Hammond, Indiana.  He was a lifetime Calumet Region resident.  Pat was also a machine shop teacher, and a journeyman machinist for Blaw-Knox Local #1026 in East Chicago.  He was a member of Ducks Unlimited.

Pat...

Jun 13, 2019

Jun 13, 2019

66 year old, Hans Hofferth, of DeMotte, passed away June 13, 2019, at his home.

On June 9, 1953, Hans was born in Valparaiso, Indiana. Hans’ parents were Robert and Betty Hofferth.  Hans served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam conflict. He was awarded National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (w/1 star), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Rifle...

May 31, 2019

65 year old, Patty Jean Stone, of Wheatfield passed away May 31, 2019 at her home with her loving family around her. On June 5, 1953, Patty was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Richard and Bertha (Bailey) Clemans. Patty worked for Schumacher’s in Rensselaer for many years. She married Jeral Stone. Patty loved to garden, especially loved her roses. She...

May 30, 2019

82 year old, Houston Darrel Jones, of Lafayette, formerly of Buffalo and Wheatfield, passed away May 30, 2019.

On February 13, 1937, Houston was born to Herbert and Mary (Thomlinson) Jones in Missouri. Houston married the love of his life, Elsie (Nash) Jones, on January 3, 1957, in Missouri.

He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #150. Houston...

May 24, 2019

Carl Richard Bengston, age 80, of Wheatfield, Indiana, went to meet his Jumpmaster in Heaven on May 24th 2019.

Carl was born at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer, Indiana, to Carl D. and Etha Thelma (Eldridge) Bengston on December 23rd, 1938. Carl attended Froebel High School, graduated from Emerson High School class of 1957. He went to work for Combustion Engineering...

May 16, 2019

67 year old, Michael K. Orsburn, of DeMotte, passed away at his home, May 16, 2019.

On September 26, 1951, Michael was born to Harry ‘Bill’ Sr. and Inez (DeFries) Orsburn. Mike was a truck driver/mechanic by trade. Mike also worked at the DeMotte Street Department and the DeMotte Police Department Reserves. He was a member of the NRA and...

May 9, 2019

87 year old, Victor J. Moore, of Rensselaer, passed away May 9, 2019 at his home.

On February 10, 1932, Victor was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Orval and Helen (Evion) Moore. Victor served the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and married the love of his life, Barbara Taylor in Rensselaer, on May 19, 1957. He worked at Wrights...

May 8, 2019

25 year old, Randall S. Barrett, of Wheatfield passed away May 8, 2019.

Randall was born on March 7, 1994, to Michael Nannenga and Vicki Prater in Rensselaer, Indiana. Randall was a stone mason at North Star Stone, Valparaiso, Indiana. Bub loved to hunt, fish, and especially racing.

Randall is survived by his loving family: fiance’: Angela Summey, parents: Michael...

May 4, 2019

63 year old, Melanie Sue Conley, of Medaryville, passed away due to complications from cancer on May 4, 2019.

On June 18, 1955, in LaPorte County, Indiana, Sue was born to Earl Jr. and Carmella (Borella) Whited. Sue married the love of her life, Russell Conley, on July 28, 1978, in Kankakee, Illinois. She worked for the Rensselaer Care Center...

Apr 25, 2019

93 year old, Dick ‘Red’ Evans of DeMotte, passed away April 25, 2019.

On January 5, 1926, Dick was born to Howard and Emily (Fisher) Evans in DeMotte, Indiana. He was a lifetime area resident. Dick graduated from DeMotte High School in 1944, and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Rosemary...

Apr 20, 2019

89 year old, Vernon T. Robinson of Wheatfield, passed away April 20, 2019.

On June 5, 1929, Vernon was born in Manchester, Tennessee, to Laurance and Maggie (Freeze) Robinson. He worked in a warehouse for ‘Heat Wagon’.

Vernon is survived by his family: children: Deborah (Garry) Malinoff, Sharon (Greg) Pruis, Terry (Debra) Robinson, son-in-law: Dan Lewis, grandchildren: Jennifer Malinoff, Christopher...

Apr 19, 2019

66 year old, Karen Lee Anderson of Wheatfield, passed away April 19, 2019 with her loving family around her.

On June 30, 1952, in Hammond, Indiana, Karen was born to Arvid and Lorraine (Dehur) Anderson. Karen owned a dog grooming shop.

Karen is survived by her loving family, children: Jason (Stephanie) Szmuc, Becky Frost, and Stepheni (Edward) Zimmer, 13 grandchildren,...

Apr 8, 2019

54 year old, Roy Lee Williams Jr., of Wheatfield, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2019.

He was born in Gary, Indiana to Roy Lee Williams Sr. and Dorsie (Beck) Williams on October 10, 1964. He worked as an industrial painter at J.L. Manta and C.L. Coatings. On July 23, 1990, Roy married the love of his life, Karen Pelfrey,...

Apr 6, 2019

90 year old, Mary Burger of Wheatfield, passed away April 6, 2019 at her home with her loving family around her.

On March 7, 1929, Mary was born to Herman and Virgil (Payne) Stewart in Wheatfield, Indiana. Mary attended Wheatfield High School, and married the love of her life, Lester Burger on October 26, 1951, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Mary was...

Apr 6, 2019

73 year old, Curley Conley, of Winamac, passed away April 6, 2019.

On June 25, 1945, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Curley was born to Jeff & Vina (Smith) Conley. Curley married Susie Daniels on September 10, 1966 and divorced on August 10, 1976, and then on October 4, 1976 he married Marilyn L. Wolford in Clintwood, Virginia. He worked as a...

Apr 2, 2019

57 year old, Kelly S. Powell, of Wheatfield, passed away April 2, 2019 at her home.

On November 11, 1961, in Frankfort, Indiana, Kelly was born to Len ‘Frank’ and Sarah ‘Sally’ (Taylor) Disney. Kelly worked at Schnick’s Good Eats for 10+ years, and loved to cook at home too! On September 22, 1990, she married the love of her...

Mar 28, 2019

79 year old, Judith ‘Judie’ Czlonka, of Wheatfield passed away March 28, 2019 at her home with her loving family around her.

On October 23, 1939, in Kankakee, Illinois, Judie was born to Harold and Lucile (Siefert) Nelson. Judie was a real-estate agent/broker associate.

Judie is survived by her loving family: children: Scott Czlonka and Vicki Anello, 5 grandchildren, and...

Mar 27, 2019

82 year old, Beverly Belford of Wheatfield, passed away March 27, 2019.

On June 14, 1936, in Roseland, Illinois, Beverly was born to Randolph and Gladys (Tapp) Jeanes. On May 30, Beverly married Thomas Belford in Rensselaer, Indiana. Beverly loved being a homemaker, secretary, and clerk.

Beverly is survived by her daughters: Cathy (Jim) Arzbaecher and Wendy (David) Hamilton, 4...

Mar 25, 2019

Douglas A. Johnson, 67 years, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on March 25, 2019.

He was born in Gary, Indiana to Sherman and Elizabeth (McAnally) Johnson on May 10, 1951. On August 23, 1969, he married the love of his life, Sharon Anderson. Douglas worked as a pipe cutter, and was a comedian. He...