Obituaries

Mar 17, 2019

82 year old, Shirley Ann Hanewich of Wheatfield, passed away March 17, 2019.

On October 22, 1936, Shirley was born to Everett and Mazy (Cline) Young in Leiters Ford, Indiana. On January 17, 1954, in Kniman, Indiana, Shirley married the love of her life, Pete Hanewich. Shirley worked as a custodian for the Kankakee Valley School Corporation for 30+ Years....

Mar 15, 2019

84 year old, Julia F. Howes, of Wheatfield, passed away March 15, 2019.

On December 21, 1934, in Best, Kentucky, Julia was born to Seldon and Sarah (Messer) Bailey. Julia married Norman Howes Jr. on October 16, 1954. She enjoyed being a homemaker/mother and attending the Home Ec. Club meetings. She loved to bake, socialize, and play bingo. She avidly...

Mar 13, 2019

72 year old, Karen Wicks, of Wheatfield, passed away March 13, 2019.

On March 18, 1946, Karen was born to Elbert ‘Ab’ and Gladys (Clobes) Wicks. Karen graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1965. Karen was a homemaker.

Karen is survived by her neighbors and family friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Lee Wicks.

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Mar 7, 2019

Curtis James Hunt, 76 years, of Wheatfield, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2019.

He was born in Gary, Indiana to Janet (Porter) Hunt and James Riley Hunt on March 23, 1942. He was a U. S. Navy Seaman serving from 1962-1965, at Glenview, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Jean Cooper on September 17, 1961 in Hobart,...

Mar 2, 2019

89 year old, Frank H. Elliott of DeMotte, passed away March 2, 2019 at his home with his loving family around him.

On April 14, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, Frank was born to Charles and Jeanette (Fox) Elliott. Frank married the love of his life, Betty Haskett in 1947. Frank served in the U.S. Army. He worked for the railroad...

Feb 25, 2019

78 year old, Jean Ann Davis, passed away February 25, 2019 with her loving family around her.

On May 22, 1940, Jean was born to Julian L. and Lillian M. (Neier) Fulaytar. Jean graduated from Wheatfield High School and married the love of her life, William R. Davis on August 11, 1962 in Wheatfield, Indiana. She loved being a housewife...

Feb 21, 2019

55 year old, Robert D. Woods, of Valparaiso passed away February 21, 2019.

On December 3, 1963, Robert was born in Gary, Indiana to Carl and Beatrice (Hopkins) Barber.  Robert graduated from Portage High School, and worked for Canadian National Railroad as a coupler.

Robert is survived by his children: Tiffany Malinauskas, Amanda Yeager, & Corinne Woods, and 5 grandchildren....

Feb 20, 2019

91 year old, Myrtle Miller, of Rensselaer, passed away February 20, 2019.

On November 1, 1927, Myrtle was born in Isaben, West Virginia to Jason and Rachel (Terry) Richie. She married the love of her life, Floyd Miller on March 26, 1949, in Hindman, Kentucky. She worked as a caseworker assistant for Jasper County Welfare Department. She loved to make...

Feb 20, 2019

24 year old, Gregory W. Gilmore, of Rensselaer passed away February 20, 2019 due to an automobile accident.

On April 4, 1994, Gregory was born to Gregory A. Gilmore and Michelle (Saylor) Emerick. Greg worked as a laborer, and liked to hunt and fish, ride motorcycles, camping and the great outdoors.

Greg is survived by his family: father: Gregory A....

Feb 19, 2019

93 year old, Winifred ‘Ruth’ Bright of Wheatfield, passed away February 19, 2019 at her daughters home.

On October 5, 1925, Ruth was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Theodore and Winifred (Holthaus) Harrington. She graduated from Hammond High School. Ruth married the love of her life, Jerald Bright on June 26, 1947. She was a past member of the Women’s...

Feb 13, 2019

75 year old, Cecilia ‘Sue’ Conley, of Wheatfield, formerly of Crown Point, passed away February 13, 2019 with her loving family around her.

On February 14, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, Sue was born to Everett Friend and Virginia (Parker) Friend-Bobbit. She attended Crown Point High School, and married Charles E. Conley on June 24, 1972 at the Full Gospel Tabernacle...

Feb 9, 2019

73 year old, Wayne ‘Butch’ Stalbaum, of Medaryville, passed away February 9, 2019 at his home with loving family around him.

On January 21, 1946, in Starke County, Indiana, Butch was born to Raymond L. and Betty E. (Williams) Stalbaum. He graduated from Tefft High School and married the love of his life, Betty L. Risner on June 27, 1964...

Feb 7, 2019

65 year old, William J. Baker, of South Bend, passed away on February 7, 2019.

On June 26, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Dominic Martino and Thelma L. (nee: Taylor) Baker. William was a drywall finisher and painter, and he worked at MPI. On July 2, 2011, William married Sylenthia Watson. He loved spending time with his sons Anthony &...

Feb 2, 2019

86 year old, John M. Daras of DeMotte, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born on January 17, 1933, to Michael and Mary (Lisek) Daras. He married the love of his life, JoAnne (Cicillian) on May 9, 1959 at St. Bridget Church. John and JoAnne celebrated 59 years together. They raised three children, Michele (Greg Krieger), Michael...

Jan 30, 2019

78 year old, Mabel Griffiths of Lake Village, passed away at her home, January 30, 2019 at her home with her loving family around her.

On February 16, 1940, in Salyersville, Kentucky, Mabel was born to Lonzie Sr. and Oriole (Humphrey) Auxier. Mabel was a cook at Frankie’s and a member of the Women’s Aux American Legion Post #238 in...

Jan 29, 2019

53 year old, Lora V. Cox, of Rensselaer passed away January 29, 2019 with her loving family around her.

On October 22, 1965, Lora was born to Vollie and Martha (Stansberry) Whitaker Jr. in Rensselaer, Indiana. Lora graduated from Rensselaer High School.

Lora is survived by her daughter: Destany Howard and significant other:  Jacob Jenkins, 3 granddaughters: Paityn, Emma, Natalie,...

Jan 27, 2019

77 year old, Kenneth Lee Graham, of Kewanna, passed away January 27, 2019.

On October 20, 1941, Ken was born to Raymond and Grace (Hartley) Graham in Jasper County, Indiana. Ken was also a Farmer. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing with Johnny Paycheck and Boxcar Willie when they were in the area. He was a member of Moose Heart.

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Jan 24, 2019

93 year old, C. Marie Crownover-Helzer, of Wheatfield, passed away January 24, 2019, with her loving family around her.

On June 22, 1925, Marie was born to Cecil and Opal (Corwin) Park in Davenport, Iowa. Marie was a retail grocery clerk for Stowers & Son Grocery for many years.

Marie is survived by her children: Cecil J. (Carol) Crownover, Larry...

Jan 8, 2019

Jan 7, 2019

84 year old, Lorraine L. Barrera, of Wheatfield, passed away January 7, 2019 with her loving family around her.

On August 30, 1934, Lorraine was born to Silivo and Teresina (Pellizaro) Buratto, in Chicago, Illinois. Lorraine married the love of her life, Joseph Barrera in Chicago, Illinois, back when marriage licenses were .00. Lorraine had an incredible love and passion...