Obituaries

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...

Dec 26, 2017

71 year old, Gloria ‘Flo’ Hanewich-Hicks of Kniman/Wheatfield/Rensselaer passed away December 26, 2017 at her home with her loving family around her.

On May 11, 1946, Gloria was born to Alex and Ruth (Allyn) Hanewich in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a life long Kniman area resident, in her heart. Gloria graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1964. She then went...

Dec 21, 2017

68 year old, Aloysius ‘Skeeter’ Hart, of Knox passed away December 21, 2017.

On August 3, 1949 in Rensselaer, Indiana, Aloysius was born to Bernard F. and Minnie (Whitaker) Hart. Skeeter graduated from Wheatfield High School class of 1968. He married Barbara Carder on April 30, 1976 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. Skeeter was an Operating Engineer for local #150....

Dec 14, 2017

77 year old, Donald G. Hendrix Sr. of Yuma, Arizona formerly of Wheatfield passed away December 14, 2017.

On April 24, 1940, Donald was born to Archie and Nina (Wagoner) Hendrix in Wheatfield, Indiana. Donald married the love of his life, Sheila Metcalf on July 3, 1958, in Kingsbury, Indiana. Don started working for Local #395 out of Hammond in...

Dec 14, 2017

92 year old, Janet Hunt-Zimpelman formerly of DeMotte, passed away December 14, 2017.

On March 28, 1925, in Iroquosis, South Dakota, Janet was born to Waverly and Mary (McNeil) Porter. Janet married James Hunt in 1941, and after he passed in 1970, she married Don Zimpelman who passed in 1997. Janet worked as a waitress for many years.

Janet is...

Dec 12, 2017

65 year old, Fred K. Conley, of Medaryville, passed away December 12, 2017.

On April 1, 1952, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Fred was born to Fred and Pollie (Wireman) Conley. Fred worked at Fratcco in Francesville. On April 1. 2015, he married Josephine (Bailey) Wireman in Medaryville, Indiana.

Fred is survived by his wife: Josephine, children: Fred Conley, Gary Conley, Sabrina...

Dec 6, 2017

73 year old, Roy V. Weinmann of Medaryville passed away December 6, 2017.

On January 7, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, Roy was born to Robert Sr. and Vertie (Rork) Weinmann. Roy served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Roy married the love of his life, Carla Cruz on March 15, 1980 at the Flossmoor Community Church, Flossmoor, Illinois. Roy worked as...

Dec 3, 2017

53 year old, Kathryn G. Myers of Wheatfield went home to be with our Lord on December 3, 2017.

Kathryn was born on May 27, 1964 in Brook, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Joseph Myers on October 24, 1983, at the Jasper County Courthouse, Rensselaer, Indiana. Kathy worked as an LPN for Rensselaer Care Center for many...

Nov 25, 2017

73 year old, Martha Johnson, of Wheatfield, passed away November 25, 2017 at her home.

On August 27, 1944, Martha was born in Bloomington to Everett and Nellie (Minks) Reynolds. Martha worked as a janitor at the Fase Senior Center.

Martha is survived by her daughters: Teresa Kneifel, Christine Lamontana, 7 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Lois (Joe) Hatton,...

Nov 22, 2017

67 year old, Forest R. Manns of Francesville passed away November 22, 2017.

On June 30, 1950, Forest was born to Forest and Irene (Risner) Manns in Hammond, Indiana. Forest married the love of his life Sallie Conley on May 1, 1967. Forest was self-employed at Jack-of-all-trades. He was a member of the Son’s of American Legion Post in Medaryville....

Nov 21, 2017

41 year old, Kenneth ‘Bo’ Henry of Rensselaer passed away November 21, 2017.

On July 14, 1976, Bo was born to Donald Henry and Susan (Bailey) Henry-Murphy in Winamac, Indiana. Bo worked as a laborer, and attended the Goodway Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, running the roads, playing the guitar, and especially loved to eat.

Bo is survived by his...

Nov 2, 2017

David E. Travis, 69 years old, of San Pierre passed away November 2, 2017.

David was born on September 1, 1948 to Minor and Margie (Eldridge) Travis in Huntsville, Alabama. David worked for Meade Electric and in later years for the Hamstra Group. He loved spending time with his animals especially his horses and dog, Irys.

David is survived by...

Oct 28, 2017

65 year old, Shirley A. Hesh passed away October 28, 2017.

Shirley was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Earl and Jean (De’Forie) Terry on May 25, 1952. She married the love of her life Jack Hesh on January 24, 1970 in Lake Village, Indiana. She loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Shirley is survived by her children: Jennie (David)...

Oct 26, 2017

72 year old, Gilbert H. Thomas of Medaryville, passed away October 26, 2017.

On December 16, 1944, Gilbert was born to Henri and Maria (Rice) Thomas in France. He was a railroad cop at Bethlehem Steel. He married Linda Walker. Gilbert served in the U.S. Navy.

Gilbert is survived by his wife: Linda, children: Chris Hartley-Boze, ‘Bobby’ (Peggy) Campbell, Kim...

Oct 21, 2017

60 year old, Debra J. Fraley of Danville, formerly of DeMotte, passed away October 21, 2017.

Debra was born on December 16, 1956 in Hammond, Indiana to William and Norma Jean (Hess) Pierce. On August 2, 1980, Debra married the love of her life, Paul H Fraley in Francesville, Indiana. Debra loved being a housewife. She was a member of...

Oct 20, 2017

66 year old, James A. Nagel Jr. passed away October 20, 2017.

James was born on August 15, 1951 to James A. and Beatrice (Streveler) Nagel in Rensselaer, Indiana. James worked as a mechanic and was self-employed. He attended St. Ceclilia Catholic Church in DeMotte. He loved working on cars!

James is survived by his siblings: Allen Nagel, Fred Nagel,...

Oct 13, 2017

72 year old, Frances K. Wright of Medaryville, passed away on October 13, 2017 at her home with her loving family around her.

Frances was born on November 14, 1944 to William H. and Ethel C. (Fairchild) James in Rensselaer, Indiana.  Frances married Sherman E. Wright on December 31, 1991. Frances was a housewife, nurses aide, and cashier/clerk.

Frances is...

Sep 30, 2017

49 year old, Leta M. McKibbin of Ligonier formerly of DeMotte, passed away September 30, 2017.

Leta was born to Guy Sr. and Dorothy (Laramie) Gray in East Chicago, Indiana, on May 23, 1968. Leta graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1986. She was a respiratory therapist at South Bend Memorial. Leta loved to shop, redecorate, doing home renovation,...