Houston Darrel Jones
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...
Carl Richard Bengston
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...
Michael K Orsburn
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...
Victor J Moore
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...
Randall S Barrett
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...
Melanie Sue Conley
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...
Dick 'Red' Evans
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...
Vernon T Robinson
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...
Karen Lee Anderson
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,...
Roy Lee Williams Jr.
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,...
Mary Burger
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...
Curley Conley
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...
Kelly S. Powell
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...