Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

81 year old, Patricia M. Whitaker of Rensselaer, passed away March 4, 2018 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

Patricia was born in Eccles Manchester, England on November 1, 1936, to Fred and Elsie (Rawlanson) Jarvis. Pat married the love of her life, Jack A. Whitaker on January 7, 1956 in Manchester, England. Pat worked for Northway Products for 15 years,...

Feb 24, 2018

67 year old, David A. Hinman, of Francesville, passed away February 24, 2018.

On September 4, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, David was born to John & Joan (Joseph) Hinman. David was a self-employed welder by trade. He also served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the Am. Vet’s in Monticello.

David is survived by his wife: Connie...

Feb 19, 2018

84 year old, Anna Mae Ruisard, of DeMotte, passed away February 19, 2018, at her home with her loving family around her.

On May 4, 1933, Anna Mae was born to Casper and Grace (DeFries) Belstra in Jasper County, Indiana. Anna Mae graduated from DeMotte High School. She married the love of her life, Cornelius ‘Herb’ Ruisard, on April 10,...

Feb 14, 2018

93 year old, Albert J. Hoffman passed away February 14, 2018.

On July 7, 1924, in Fair Oaks, Indiana Albert was born to Jacob and Agnes (Terpstra) Hoffman. Albert graduated from Fair Oaks High School. Al was a lifetime area resident, who loved farming. On August 30, 1945, he married the love of his life, Patricia A. Conlin in DeMotte,...

Feb 14, 2018

Feb 13, 2018

72 year old, Peggy Ann Frum (Hicks) of Kokomo, Demotte/Wheatfield Indiana, passed away February 13, 2018.

On January 18, 1946, Peggy was born to Silas and Evelyn (Allen) Hicks in Huntsville, Alabama.  Peggy grew up in Wheatfield & went to Wheatfield High school class of 1964.  Peggy enjoyed being a homemaker, listening to gospel music, decorating, & spending time with...

Feb 11, 2018

Nancy Bovenkerk, 70 year old, of DeMotte, Indiana went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2018.

Nancy was born on September 29, 1947, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Wilmer and Anna Mae (Moolenaar) Kooy. Nancy was a lifelong resident of DeMotte and graduated from DeMotte High School in 1965. She attended International College in Ft. Wayne. After graduation, she...

Feb 6, 2018

59 year old, Michael W. Walton, of Rensselaer passed away February 6, 2018.

On June 23, 1958, Michael was born to Winfred and Delphine (McCarty) Walton in Knox, Indiana. Michael married the love of his life, Marilyn Bacewic, on November 22, 1986. Michael was a self-employed mechanic by trade, he enjoyed working on cars.

Michael is survived by his loving...

Feb 6, 2018

78 year old, Barbara E. Gilbert-Fitzpatrick of DeMotte, passed away February 6, 2018.

On July 24, 1939, in Lake County, Indiana, Barbara was born to Emerson and Violet (Hessling) Cummins. Barbara was a factory worker, assembler for Permonite, in Morocco. She enjoyed crafting, and her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her loving children: Barbie (Jack) Lea, Luke (Cindy)...

Feb 3, 2018

84 year old, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Kingma of Wheatfield, passed away February 3, 2018.

On October 23, 1933, Betty was born to Cornelius and Jane (Van de Graaf) Van Keppel in DeMotte, Indiana. Betty was a lifetime area resident. Betty graduated from DeMotte High School.  She married the love of her life, James ‘Jim’ Kingma on June 8, 1954, in DeMotte,...

Feb 2, 2018

75 year old, Larry L. Hunter of San Pierre, passed away February 2, 2018, at his home.

On March 13, 1942, Larry was born in LaPorte, Indiana to Horace G. and Eva Mae (Carpenter) Hunter. Larry graduated from Tefft High School in 1960. Larry married the love of his life, Pat Thomas on December 10, 1960, in Malden, Indiana. Larry...

Jan 29, 2018

61 year old, Marilyn L. Conley of Winamac passed away on January 29, 2018, at her home with her loving family around her.

On October 12, 1956, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Marilyn was born to Vernie Wolford and Helen (Gundy) Wolford-Mauck. On October 4, 1976 in Clintwood, Virginia, Marilyn married the love of her life Curley Conley. She loved being a...

Jan 18, 2018

92 year old, Wanda Gulbransen of Wheatfield passed away January 18, 2018.

On October 1, 1925, in North Tonawanda, New York, Wanda was born to Martin and Rose (Swierk) Dudka. Wanda graduated from Tefft High School, and has been a lifetime area resident. She married the love of her life, Dale Gulbransen Sr., on February 15, 1945, in Fort Knox,...

Jan 17, 2018

72 year old, Robert ‘Bob’ Witvoet of Wheatfield, passed away January 17, 2018.

On March 24, 1945 in Harvey, Illinois Bob was born to Boyd and Sadie (Ooms) Witvoet.  He was a Local #150 Operating Engineer. He married Barbara Thielbar on October 2, 1986, in Roselawn, Indiana. He attended the 1st Baptist Church of Wheatfield.

Bob is survived by his...

Jan 17, 2018

86 year old, Eugene R. Fedor of South Holland, Illinois, passed away January 17, 2018.

On May 2, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, Eugene was born to Steven and Rose (Knoll) Fedor. Eugene was a construction superintendent for HH Maggio and Will-Freds, and was in the Illinois Carpenter Union #141. Eugene married the love of his life Rose (Orban) Fedor in...

Jan 12, 2018

85 year old, Shirley LaRue Mattocks of Francesville, passed away January 12, 2018.

On June 13, 1932, Shirley was born in Ohio to Donald and Lorita (Woodard) Brannan. Shirley attended school in Hicksville, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Earl E. Mattocks on April 9, 1951, in Morocco, Indiana. Shirley loved Choir, she was a Charter member of...

Jan 4, 2018

66 year old, Lena Prater of DeMotte, passed away January 4, 2018.

On November 7, 1951, in Jasper County, Indiana, Lena was born to Willis and Susie (Bailey) Neeley. Lena married the love of her life, Chillie Prater Jr., on July 31, 1967 in Kouts, Indiana by Pastor Thurman Wireman. Lena attended Roselawn Victory Baptist Church, of Roselawn, Indiana. Lena...

Dec 30, 2017

Dec 30, 2017

69 year old, Ruth A. Brock of Wheatfield, passed away at her home on December 30, 2017, with her loving family around her.

On December 16, 1948, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Ruth was born to Denzell and Martha (Whitaker) Salyer. Ruth married the love of her life Gary Brock on January 25, 1969, in Wheatfield, Indiana.

Ruth is survived by her...

Dec 29, 2017

74 year old, Emily Mae Hopkins of Rensselaer passed away December 29, 2017.

On June 13, 1943, in West Virginia Emily was born to John and Mintie (Wallen) Harris. Emily married Silas Hopkins on August 8, 1959 in Jasper County. She worked for a time as a C.N.A. at the Rensselaer Care Center. She attended United Baptist Church of Gillam...