Obituaries

Judith 'Judie' Czlonka

Judith 'Judie' Czlonka

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...

Beverly Belford

Beverly Belford

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...

Douglas A. Johnson

Douglas A. Johnson

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...

Shirley Ann Hanewich

Shirley Ann Hanewich

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....

Julia F. Howes

Julia F. Howes

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...

Karen Wicks

Karen Wicks

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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Curtis James Hunt

Curtis James Hunt

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,...

Frank H. Elliott

Frank H. Elliott

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...

Jean Ann Davis

Jean Ann Davis

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...

Robert D. Woods

Robert D. Woods

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....

Myrtle Miller

Myrtle Miller

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...

Gregory W. Gilmore

Gregory W. Gilmore

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....

Winifred 'Ruth' Bright

Winifred 'Ruth' Bright

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...

Cecilia 'Sue' Conley

Cecilia 'Sue' Conley

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...

Wayne 'Butch' Stalbaum

Wayne 'Butch' Stalbaum

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...

William J. Baker

William J. Baker

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 &...

John M. Daras

John M. Daras

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...

Mabel Griffiths

Mabel Griffiths

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...

Lora V. Cox

Lora V. Cox

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,...

Kenneth Lee Graham

Kenneth Lee Graham

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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