Obituaries

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...

Jan 6, 2019

88 year old, Louis D. Stowers, of Wheatfield passed away January 6, 2019.

On March 21, 1930, Louis was born to Cecil and Hazel (Brouhard) Stowers in Jasper County. Louis graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1948 and married the love of his life, Mary Ruth ‘Toots’ Bowen on November 6, 1950. Louis owned and operated Stowers & Son Grocery...

Jan 5, 2019

Her journey began August 25, 1946.  Her parents Ben and Hulda Agnew raised Marti and her three sisters, Mary, Marj, and Margaret on their family farm in Rensselear, IN.

She was blessed with two children Marilynne (Ken Frank) Schultz and Ron (Alesia Roark) Klauer, Seven grandchildren (Brenda, Roger, Monica, Ross, Dylan, Madi, and Reno), and six great grandchildren (Ty, Hannah,...

Dec 23, 2018

64 year old, Joseph S. Barrera Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away December 23, 2018 at his home.

Joseph was born on July 13, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph & Lorraine (Buratto) Barrera. He worked for the Local #130 out of Chicago. He married Linda Rebecca (Zimmerman) Barrera.

Joseph is survived by his wife: Linda, 4 children: Joe, Anthony, Carrie,...

Dec 23, 2018

Dec 21, 2018

60 year old, Mason “Button” Spencer, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away December 21, 2018.

Mason was born on July 30, 1958, in Means, Kentucky, to William ‘Mason’ and Sally (Manns) Spencer. He married Karen Wood on February 20, 1998, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He worked for Sealy Springs. Mason liked to fish, shoot pool, and ride motorcycles.

Mason is survived by:...

Dec 15, 2018

Dec 15, 2018

92 year old, Chester L. Dyniewski Sr., of DeMotte, passed away December 15, 2018.

On August 29, 1926, Chester was born to Michael and Lillian (Zych) Dyniewski in Chicago, Illinois. Chester attended Hebron schools, and married the love of his life Junetta F. Hetrick on August 20, 1949, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kouts, Indiana. Chester worked at Indiana...

Dec 14, 2018

Dec 14, 2018

Dec 14, 2018

91 year old, Nelson Jabaay, of DeMotte passed away December 14, 2018.

On March 11, 1927, Nelson was born to John and Ann (VanderVliet) Jabaay in Lansing, Illinois. Nelson graduated from DeMotte High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and sang in the Blue Jackets Choir. He married the love of his life, Anne Klip on March 11, 1947,...

Dec 14, 2018

Dec 14, 2018

Dec 10, 2018

94 year old, Elvin ‘Jr’ Rust of Wheatfield, passed away December 10, 2018 at his home.

On November 9, 1924, Jr was born to Elvin L. Sr. and Agnes (Heatherson) Rust in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and served in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Beatrice Whitaker, on August 22, 1949, in...

Dec 5, 2018

97 year old, Robert E. Berg of DeMotte, passed away December 5, 2018.

On February 4, 1921, Bob was born to Anton and Marion (Schmidt) Berg in Youngstown, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army during the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. Bob was a bricklayer by trade and enjoyed working for himself. He retired in 1987. He married Betty Miedema-Van Vlymen.

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Dec 5, 2018

63 year old, Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Hinch, of Thayer, passed away December 5, 2018 at her home with her loving family around her.

On May 24, 1955, Lupe was born to Joseph & Mary Helen (Rios) Carrillo, in East Chicago, Indiana. Lupe married the love of her life, Richard Hinch, on November 19, 1975. She enjoyed raising her children and being a...

Dec 4, 2018

66 year old, Joseph Misch of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on December 4, 2018.

On December 29, 1951, Joe was born to Joseph J. and Geneva (Wood) Misch in Valparaiso, Indiana. Joe married the love of his life, Genny Koselke on June 30, 1973. Joe was a Boy Scout Troop #160 leader, a member of REMC Board, Holy...

Nov 25, 2018

71 year old, Katherine Craft of Rensselaer, passed away November 25, 2018.

 On June 4, 1947, Katherine was born in LaPorte, Indiana to James and Mary (Conley) Miller.  She graduated from high school, and Cosmetology school. Katherine married the love of her life Roy Craft Sr. on October 9, 1965, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She attended the United Baptist Church of...