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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 (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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
92 year old, Theresa J. Mak, of DeMotte, passed away at her home on August 18, 2019.
On September 8, 1926, Theresa was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter & Jennie (DeVries) Van Eck. Theresa was a member of the Class of 1944 at Fenger High School, Chicago. She married the love of her life, John L. Mak (who preceded...
86 year old, Lawrence Junior Hittle of Wheatfield, passed away August 10, 2019 with his loving family around him.
On February 27, 1933, Larry was born to Lawrence J. and Cora Dell (Cox) Hittle, in Argos, Indiana. He graduated from Tefft High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. He married the love of his life,...
94 year old, Neva Irene Hubbeling of Wheatfield/Kniman, passed away August 1, 2019.
On August 27, 1924, Neva was born to Wright ‘Sam’ and Jessie (Odle) Armstrong in Kniman, Indiana. She was a lifetime area resident. She married John Hubbeling on May 10, 1953. Neva worked for St. Joseph’s college. Neva loved to sew and especially loved to embroidery. Neva...
89 year old, Louis Ketchum, of Wheatfield, passed away July 28, 2019.
On August 5, 1929, Louis was born to Leonard and Juel (Watkins) Ketchum in Preble County, Ohio. Louis graduated from Tefft High School, and was a Union Cement Mason for Local #165 out of Hammond for 30+ years. Louis served in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of...
25 year old, Brandon K. Messer of Rensselaer/Medaryville passed away July 25, 2019.
On May 2, 1994, Brandon was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Jeremy Messer and Tonya (Wireman) Messer-Briggs. Brandon was a musician (played guitar) & artist, who liked computers and video games.
Brandon is survived by his mother: Tonya (Curtis) Messer-Briggs, father: Jeremy Messer, siblings: Eric Messer, &...
93 year old, Betty Jean Berg, of DeMotte, passed away July 18, 2019.
On March 4, 1926, Betty was born to Jacob and Gertrude (VanBolhuis) Miedema in Chicago, Illinois. Betty worked for IBM as a key punch operator, an insurance adjustor, bookkeeper, and loved being a housewife, homemaker, mother, and grandmother.
Betty is survived by her children: Jacquelyn (Dennis) Getz,...
78 year old, Russell H. Franz, of Medaryville, Indiana passed away July 18, 2019.
Russell was born on October 15, 1940 in Crown Point, Indiana to Harold and Anne (Marynowski) Franz. Russell attended Merrillville High School and graduated in 1959. He worked construction and later was a truck driver for North Express in Winamac.
Russell is survived by his children:...