Obituaries

Jul 20, 2018

82 year old, Randall Murray of Wheatfield, passed away July 20, 2018 at his home with his loving family around him.

On May 7, 1936, Randall was born to Timothy ‘Frank’ and Isabel (Hall) Murray in Crown Point, Indiana. He graduated from Crown Point High School. He served in the U.S. Army. Randall married the love of his life, Janet...

Jul 18, 2018

73 year old, Bruce A. Woolever, of Wheatfield, passed away July 18, 2018.

On November 2, 1944, in Valparaiso, Bruce was born to William Lowell and Mildred (Carter) Woolever. He graduated from Wheatfield High School class of 1962. Bruce married the love of his life Harriet Irvine, on May 8, 1965. Bruce was a farmer for many years and then...

Jul 16, 2018

18 year old, Christopher James McCorkel, of Winamac, passed away July 16, 2018.

On November 11, 1999, Chris was born to Christopher Bailey and Michelle (McDaniels) McCorkel. Chris worked construction for M & N Builders. He loved hunting, fishing and family. Chris especially loved to scrounge for all sorts of garage & yard sale bargains to create all types of...

Jul 15, 2018

73 year old, Beverly May Dahm, of Wheatfield, passed away July 15, 2018 with her loving family around her.

On May 24, 1945, Beverly was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Joe and Harriet (Schoonveld) Hamstra. Beverly attended DeMotte High School, and married Henry B. Dahm Sr. on March 17, 1962 in DeMotte, Indiana. She was a member of the Bethel...

Jul 12, 2018

63 year old, Rebecca ‘Becky’ Przybylski, passed away July 12, 2018 at Bethshan Association, Palos Heights, Illinois.

On January 10, 1955, Becky was born to Robert E. Przybylski and Gayle (Armstrong) Knip at LaPorte, Indiana. Becky enjoyed making crafts, playing games and participated in Special Olympics when she was younger. She especially enjoyed people!

Rebecca is survived her mother: Gayle...

Jul 8, 2018

54 year old, Angela Marie Bailey, of San Pierre passed away July 8, 2018.

On May 11, 1964, Angela was born to Robert and Ora (Whitaker) Davis in Rensselaer, Indiana. Angela attended NJ-SP schools until her Senior year when she attended Kankakee Valley Schools and graduated.  She married the love of her life Paul A. Bailey Jr. on April 17,...

Jul 8, 2018

74 year old, Clifford Clay Martin, of Wheatfield passed away July 8, 2018.

On September 23, 1943, Cliff was born to Charles and Leona (Clark) Martin in Hammond, Indiana. Cliff was a Boone Grove High School graduate, and Purdue University. He was a Journeyman by trade through the IBEW Local #668. He retired in 2005 after 42 years. On January...

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Jun 24, 2018

45 year old, Ricky E. Brockus, of Crown Point passed away June 24, 2018.

On August 24, 1972, in Gary, Indiana, Ricky was born to William and Norma ‘Jean’ (Vaughn) Brockus.

Ricky is survived by his father: William F. Brockus and his special friend Therese Moore, siblings: B J (Jeff) Wilbourne, Harry (Chris) Brockus, Susie (Mark) Starr, Dennis (Shirley) Sayers,...

Jun 18, 2018

74 year old, Charles J Oliver, of Wheatfield passed away June 18, 2018 at his home.

On March 13, 1944 in Rensselaer, Charles was born to Woodrow and Anna (Whitaker) Oliver. Charles was always walking around Wheatfield making sure that everyone was safe and secure.

Charles was survived by his family: children: Charles Oliver Jr., Brenda Ames, siblings: Roger (Annette)...

Jun 18, 2018

Jun 15, 2018

88 year old, Catherine A. Henrichs of DeMotte, passed away June 15, 2018.

On July 25, 1929, in Tefft Indiana, Catherine was born to Albert and Josephine (Wallace) Hoehn. Catherine married Richard Henrichs, who preceded her. She loved being a homemaker and she attended the DeMotte United Methodist Church.

Catherine is survived by her daughter: Linda (Jim) Klemp, 3 grandchildren,...

Jun 13, 2018

79 year old, Earl E. Rich of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on June 13, 2018.

On November 7, 1938, Earl was born to Donald and Daisy (Miller) Rich in Jackson Hill, Indiana. Earl was a machine operator for the Anderson Company.

Earl is survived by his daughter: Gena (Don) Carlson and grandson: Karl Carlson, siblings: Jim Rich, Ray...

Jun 6, 2018

69 year old, Richard J. Conrad of San Pierre, passed away June 6, 2018 with his loving family around him.

On May 14, 1949 Richard was born to Melvin and Emma (Mann) Conrad in Chicago, Illinois. Richard worked as a pipe fitter for the Metra Railroad. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and his 3 dogs, especially Toto.

Richard is survived...

May 24, 2018

69 year old, Gloria J. Nunley of DeMotte passed away May 24, 2018 at her home.

Gloria was born on March 12, 1949, in Gary, Indiana. She was an administrator at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer.

Gloria is survived by her sons: Mark Nunley and fiancé’: Amy Twitty, and John (Tamara) Nunley, 1 grandchild, and 2 sisters: Vicky Rodriguez, and...

May 17, 2018

65 year old, Betty Lee Prater of Medaryville, passed away May 17, 2018.

On January 28, 1953 in Lake Village, Indiana, Betty was born to Melvon ‘Andy’ and Julia ‘Judy’ (White) Eaton. Betty was a homemaker who loved family.

Betty is survived by her children: Julie (Berry) Baker, and Nicholas Prater and his special friend: Shannon Gasaway, 3 grandchildren, and...

May 11, 2018

76 year old, Edna C. Anderson, of Winamac passed away May 11, 2018.

On April 14, 1942, Edna was born to Ruben and Virginia (Bailey) Patton in Kentucky. Edna was a homemaker, and worked as a factory worker. She loved sewing blankets, taking care of her flowerbeds and gardening. There was always a bloom in her yard.

Edna is survived...

May 10, 2018

79 year old, William L. Doege of Rensselaer, passed away May 10, 2018.

On June 11, 1938, William was born to Elmer and Dorothy (Reinke) Doege in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked as a diesel mechanic.

William is survived by his children: Dan (Priscilla) Doege, Terry Doege, Tim (Kathleen) Doege, Billie-Jo Spencer, many grandchildren, and even more great-grandchildren. He is also...

May 6, 2018

87 year old, Jackie H. Carmicheal of Rensselaer, passed away May 6, 2018 with his loving family around him.

On October 4, 1930, Jack was born to Harley and Hazel (Anderson) Carmicheal in Bruceville, Indiana. On December 11, 1948, he married the love of his life Marjorie Ann Potter in Lowell, Indiana. He was a truck driver. He loved working...