Obituaries

Sep 6, 2017

37 year old, Tammy M. Brightwell of Rensselaer passed away September 6, 2017 as a result of an accident.

On April 28, 1980, Tammy was born to Gary D. Giramonti Sr. & Jan McKay in Rensselaer, Indiana. Tammy enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her children, Gina and Tieler. She attended Cross View Worship Center in Rensselaer. She...

Sep 2, 2017

72 year old, Steve Hughes of Wheatfield passed away September 2, 2017 with his loving family around him.

On July 1, 1945, Steve was born to Adie and Beulah (Landers) Hughes in Anniston, Alabama. Steve married the love of his life Sharon Adams on February 5th, 1964, in Burnham, Illinois. Steve worked as a Labor Supervisor for Local #81 out...

Sep 2, 2017

80 year old, Jack Caldanaro of Wheatfield passed away September 2, 2017.

On October 21, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, Jack was born to Anthony and Rose (Valentic) Caldanaro. Jack graduated in 1954, and married the love of his life Louella Backlin on May 5, 1956, in Hazelcrest, Illinois. Jack was a farmer who enjoyed sharing his garden bounty with many...

Aug 30, 2017

69 year old, Mary A Wireman, of Medaryville, passed away August 30, 2017.

Mary was born on February 2, 1948 in Salyersville, Kentucky to Grover and Polly (Patrick) Allen. Mary was a housewife, who loved her family dearly.

Mary is survived by her loving family: Melita (Robert) McClain, Roy Wireman Jr., and Wendy (David) Luttrell, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren....

Aug 27, 2017

James (Jim) Ardith Dobson, 74, of Bradenton, Florida, and Wheatfield, Indiana, departed this world for his heavenly home on August 27, 2017.

Jim was born in Vest, Kentucky on December 2, 1942 to Mitchell and Maudie Dobson. Jim attended the Wheatfield school system where he met Althalee Middelkamp. Jim and Althalee married on August 18, 1962 and they were blessed with a loving...

Aug 25, 2017

70 year old, Jack Hesh of Lake Village, passed away August 25, 2017 with his loving family around him.

On February 14, 1947, Jack was born in Goodland, Indiana to Harold and Dora (Albright) Hesh. On January 24, 1970 in Lake Village, Indiana, Jack married the love of his life, Shirley Terry. He loved fishing and mowing grass.

Jack is...

Aug 16, 2017

81 year old, Ralph D. Gustafson, of Rensselaer passed away August 16, 2017 at his home.

On October 31, 1935, Ralph was born to Carl and Mary Irene Gustafson.

No further family information is known.

Jul 22, 2017

36 year old, Danielle J. Wireman of Rensselear, passed away July 22, 2017.

On June 15, 1981, Danielle was born to Michael K. Shepherd and Sherry (Wireman) Humphrey in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Danielle is survived by her mother: Sherry (Douglas) Humphrey, grandparents: Farish (Josephine) Wireman, brother: Joey (Kellie) Shepherd, nephew: Clinton Shepherd, and niece: Brianna Shepherd.

Danielle was preceded in death...

Jul 19, 2017

84 year old, Kenneth ‘Case’ Hoffman of DeMotte, passed away July 19, 2017.

On May 3, 1933, Case was born to George Sr. and Jennie (Walstra) Hoffman in Kniman, Indiana. Case was a lifetime area resident and was a carpenter by trade. Case served in the U.S. Army, was a member of the American Legion Post #440, attended First Baptist...

Jul 18, 2017

74 year old, Judith J Wilson, of Wheatfield, passed away on July 18, 2017, at her home with her loving family around her.

On July 14, 1943, Judith was born to Joseph ‘Joe’ and Julia (Marcinko) Veloch in Gary, Indiana. Judith worked as a cashier for many years.

Judith is survived by her children: Roxanne Mikuly, Nannette Mikuly, James (Tammy...

Jul 17, 2017

69 year old, Danny Allen of Wheatfield, passed away July 17, 2017 with his loving family around him.

On October 1, 1947, Danny was born to Sharum and Maldrine (Eagan) Allen in Batesville, Arkansas. Danny worked as an electrician/supervisor for Omni Materials for many years. He married Maxine (Hartman) Allen on March 7, 1991, in Highland, Indiana. He loved being...

Jul 12, 2017

56 year old, Brady ‘Terry’ Witt of Wheatfield passed away July 12, 2017.

Terry was born in Pineville, Kentucky and was the son of Brady and Nettie (Cheek) Witt. Terry attended Crown Point Schools.

Terry is survived by his loving family:

Carol L. ‘Honey’ Witt, son: Russell T. Witt, siblings: Randall (Cathy Martin) Witt, Bob (Sylvia) Wray, Jackie (Drucilla) Wray,...

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 10, 2017

79 year old, Grover Messer of Wheatfield, passed away July 10, 2017 at his home with his loving family around him.

On June 20, 1938, Grover was born to Kellie and Bertha (Shepherd) Messer in Elmrock, Knott County, Kentucky. Grover worked as a Union Construction Laborer Local #81, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Grover married the love of his life Julie Conley...

Jul 3, 2017

79 year old, Joyce E. McLean of DeMotte, passed away July 3, 2017 with her loving family around her.

Joyce was born on August 21, 1937 to Arthur and Lois (Dykes) McIntire in Kouts, Indiana. Joyce was a lifetime area resident who graduated from Hebron High School. On September 27, 1957, Joyce married the love of her life, Charles E....

Jul 2, 2017

81 year old, Claude Conley of Francesville, passed away July 2, 2017 at his home with his loving family around him.

Claude was born on October 14, 1935 in Elmrock, Kentucky, to Kelly and Arlie (Caskey) Conley. Claude served the U.S. Army as a Medic, and married the love of his life Glenda Pearl Osborn on July 30, 1957 in...

Jun 30, 2017

57 year old, Cheryl L. Dobson of Hobart formerly of Wheatfield, passed away June 30, 2017, with her loving family around her.

Cheryl was born on March 1, 1960, in East Chicago, Indiana to Gene and Betty Lindeau. Cheryl attended Kankakee Valley High School, and later attended Ivy-Tech for her LPN nursing degree. She was married to Carter Dobson on...

Jun 29, 2017

93 year old, Emily C. Duttlinger of Wheatfield, passed away June 29, 2017 at her home loving family around her.

Emily Catherine Duttlinger was born November 10, 1923, to Stanley and Mary (Aksamit) Burke. She graduated in 1941 from Emerson High School, in Gary, Indiana and has lived in Wheatfield, Indiana since that time. She married Harold Louis Duttlinger on...

Jun 27, 2017

67 year old, Melvin Fisher of Rensselaer passed away June 27, 2017 at his home with his loving family around him.

On December 24, 1949, in Kankakee, Illinois, Melvin was born to Herschel and Mary (Conrad) Fisher. On February 15, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada Melvin married the love of his life, Patricia Maruth. Melvin was a Rural Postal Carrier...

Jun 26, 2017

90 year old, Mollie Marcella Hoffman of San Pierre, passed away June 26, 2017.

On January 6, 1927, in Denham, Indiana, Marcella was born to Otto and Mollie (Henning) Dommer. Marcella graduated from Winamac High School and went on to graduate from Electronic Radio-Television Institute in Omaha, Nebraska with a degree in Airline Communication. Marcella married the love of her...