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90 year old, Adeline N. Jolink of DeMotte, passed away March 16, 2018.
On August 19, 1927, Adeline was born to Peter and Hattie (Dykstra) Nydam in Platte, South Dakota. Adeline attained a 2-year teaching certificate, later received a BA from St. Joseph’s College, and a MS in library science from Purdue Calumet. Adeline married the love of her life,...
84 year old, Evelyn J. Schultz of Wheatfield, passed away March 16, 2018.
On December 22, 1933, Evelyn was born to Edward and Alvina (Berquist) O’Brien in Chicago, Illinois. Evelyn enjoyed being a housewife and mother. Evelyn touched many hearts. She will be remembered for all the "little things" she did and shared with others. Gramma gramma will be missed,...
91 year old, Patricia A. Hoffman, of Wheatfield, passed away March 11, 2018.
On April 26, 1926, Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois, to John & Frances (Bongart) Conlin. Pat attended Fair Oaks Schools, and was a member of the Virgie Christian Church. She worked at Fendig Drug Store and St. Joe College. Pat was a lifetime area resident. She...
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,...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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