Obituaries

Nov 23, 2018

Nov 23, 2018

90 year old, Francis ‘Frank’ Tenta of Wheatfield, passed away in Gilbert, Arizona, on November 23, 2018.

On September 9, 1928, Frank was born to Joseph and Mary (Petrovic) Tenta. Frank was a self-employed farmer and served as the President of the San Pierre State Bank.

Frank is survived by:

Special friend: Donna Stalbaum and her family.

Nephew: Alexander (Alex)...

Nov 22, 2018

73 year old, Jacqueline R. Hankins of Valparaiso passed away November 22, 2018.

On April 24, 1945, Jacqueline was born to Kenneth and Grace (Sallee) Hall, in Paoli, Indiana. She was a self-employed truck driver by trade.

Jacqueline is survived by her son: Wilbur ‘Skip’ Hankins, several grandchildren and a brother: Anthony ‘Tony’ (Gloria) Hall.

Jacqueline was preceded in death...

Nov 20, 2018

74 year old, Donald Edward Rudelius of Rensselaer, passed away November 20, 2018.

On July 5, 1944, Donald was born to Carlton and Delores (Schrum) Rudelius in Hammond, Indiana. Donald worked for Ford Motor Company until he retired. He was a Harley motorcycle and car enthusiast.

Donald is survived by his daughter: Erin M Lipsitz, 2 grandchildren: Zachary and Emmily,...

Nov 19, 2018

Nov 19, 2018

50 year old, Robert L. Schlarp Jr., of DeMotte, passed away November 19, 2018 at his home.

On January 7, 1968, Rob Jr., was born to Robert Sr. and Shirley (Seegers) Schlarp in Valparaiso, Indiana. Robert Jr. graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, and went on to attend Purdue University for computer science. Robert loved to hunt, fish, target practice,...

Nov 12, 2018

67 year old, Sharon ‘Sherry’ L. Cunningham, of Roselawn, passed away November 12, 2018.

On January 23, 1951, in Rensselaer, Indiana Sharon was born to Raymond and Myrtle (Worley) Call.  Sharon loved working in jewelry sales.

Sharon is survived by her children: Chrissy Garland (Greg Mahovlich), Thresia Hershman (Nick Robinson), Adam (Owana) Cunningham, Clint Cunningham, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and...

Nov 12, 2018

91 year old, Viola J. Jonkman of Wheatfield, passed away November 12, 2018.

On July 7, 1927, Viola was born to Dick and Dorothy (Eenigenburg) Schoon in Lansing, Illinois. Viola graduated from Mount Ayr High School. She married the love of her life Phillip Jonkman in Roselawn, Indiana on February 14, 1946. She was a member of the First Christian...

Nov 10, 2018

73 year old, Gloria Mae Wanda, of Rensselaer passed away at her home on November 10, 2018 with her loving family around her.

On September 25, 1945, Gloria was born to Lawrence and Gertrude (Revers) Shea in Chicago, Illinois. She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her grandchildren.

Gloria is survived by her children: Richard Wanda, Desiree Wanda,...

Nov 10, 2018

76 year old, Goble Oliver of San Pierre passed away November 10, 2018.

Goble was born on July 15, 1942, to Woodrow and Anna (Whitaker) Oliver, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Goble attended Wheatfield High School. In December 1962, he married the love of his life, Patsy Moore. He liked fishing and race cars.

Goble is survived by his loving family: children:...

Nov 10, 2018

79 year old, David Cavinder, of Westville, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away November 10, 2018 at his home.

On November 9, 1939, David was born to Vernon and Marjorie (Jones) Cavinder in Wheatfield, Indiana. He was a self-employed farmer who loved raising and racing horses. He also loved fishing. He was a member of the Hebron Masonic Lodge #502 since...

Nov 9, 2018

69 year old, Janet S. McComb of DeMotte, passed away November 9, 2018 at her home with her loving family around her.

On March 20, 1949, Janet was born to Clarence and Gladys (Brown) Eakin in Franklin, Indiana. Janet graduated from DeMotte High School in 1967. She married the love or her life, Russell K. McComb Jr. on December 27,...

Nov 9, 2018

72 year old, Katherine M. Sullivan of Wheatfield, passed away November 9, 2018.

On October 1, 1946, in Wheatfield, Indiana, Katherine was born to Forest and Dorothy (Hibbs) Pettet. Katherine graduated from Wheatfield High School. Katherine married the love of her life, Lawson Sullivan on August 27, 1966. Katherine loved being a housewife.

Katherine is survived by her loving family,...

Nov 8, 2018

72 year old, Amanda N. Messer of Medaryville, passed away November 8, 2018.

Amanda was born to Irene (McCarty) Mitchell on August 3, 1946 in Jasper County, Indiana. She worked as a clerk in retail sales. Amanda loved quilting, and taking care of her children and grandchildren! She was also an avid reader and absolutely loved flowers.

Amanda is survived...

Oct 31, 2018

69 year old, Mary June (O’Dor) Haun, of Kouts passed away October 31, 2018 at Valparaiso Care & Rehab Center, Valparaiso, Indiana.

On July 16, 1949, Mary was born in Pontiac, Michigan to George Lewis & Reitha Joan (Inke) O’Dor-Studer. Mary enjoyed being a housewife and taking care of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her mother:...

Oct 31, 2018

94 year old, Mary E. Stowers, of Wheatfield, passed away October 31, 2018.

On June 29, 1924, in Fair Oaks, Indiana, Mary was born to Albert and Myrtle (Odle) Rowan. Mary married Clarence ‘Dyke’ Stowers on May 25, 1941. Mary worked at Stower’s and Son Grocery, as a Cashier for many years.

Mary is survived by her granddaughter: Shawn Risner,...

Oct 29, 2018

84 year old, Patricia A. Felling of Highland, passed away October 29, 2018.

On July 17, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Patricia was born to Donald and Alice (Johnson) Chamberlain. On May 4, 1953, Patricia married the love of her life Ronald P. Felling, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Patricia enjoyed being a homemaker. She was a member of the Red Hat...

Oct 27, 2018

36 year old, Neal D. Ketchum Jr., of Wheatfield, passed away October 27, 2018 at Franciscan Health, Crown Point.

On January 2, 1982, at Valparaiso, Indiana, Neal was born to Neal Ketchum Sr., and Michaeleen (Brown) Wireman. Neal attended Kankakee Valley Schools, and married the love of his life, Tara Walstra on September 16, 2006, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Neal loved...

Oct 24, 2018

72 year old, Ruby A. Leach-Land, of Bunker Hill formerly of Wheatfield, passed away October 24, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.

On September 16, 1946, Ruby was born in Lowell, Indiana to Glen and Jane (Parson) Leach. Ruby graduated from Crown Point High School. She married the love of her life, David L. Land, on March 22, 1967...

Oct 24, 2018