Obituaries

Ronald E. Nabors

Ronald E. Nabors

Jun 16, 2017

80 year old, Ronald E. Nabors of DeMotte, passed away June 16, 2017.

On November 28, 1936, Ronald was born to G.B. and Jessie (Smith) Nabors in Boaz, Alabama. On December 26, 1953, Ronald married the love of his life, Willetta Cockrell, in Corinth, Mississippi. Ron loved going to his grandchildren’s sports games and cheering them on, watching his ‘Sox’...

Lela M. Carder

Lela M. Carder

Jun 10, 2017

93 year old, Lela M. Carder of Paxton, Illinois passed away June 10, 2017 at Golden Living  Center, Knox, Indiana, with her loving family around her.

On August 28, 1923, Lela was born to Frank and Ressie (McElwee) Kirby in Sidney, Illinois. Lela graduated from Sidney High School. She married the love of her life, Ralph J. Carder, on February...

Esther A Harrington

Esther A Harrington

Jun 9, 2017

87 year old, Esther A. Harrington, of San Pierre passed away June 9, 2017.

On December 6, 1929, in San Pierre, Indiana Esther was born to Joseph and Anna (Badenhoop) Fenzel. Esther graduated from Tefft High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Morton M. Harrington II in San Pierre, Indiana. She enjoyed being a homemaker and...

Matthew R. Hunter

Matthew R. Hunter

Jun 8, 2017

52 year old, Matthew R. Hunter of Wheatfield, passed away June 8, 2017 at his home with his loving family and friends around him.

On May 5, 1965, Matt was born to Horace ‘Babe’ and Jean (Scott) Hunter in Valparaiso, Indiana.  Matt graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1983, and married the love of his life Maribeth Allen on...

Christy Joel Krajcovic

Christy Joel Krajcovic

Jun 5, 2017

50 year old, Christy Joel Krajcovic of Wheatfield passed away at her home on June 5, 2017.

On October 2, 1966, Christy was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to James Meador and Lois (Gilbert) Meador-Hall. Christy attended Kankakee Valley Schools. She was a housewife and loved taking care of her children.

Christy is survived by her mother: Lois Hall, children: Jesse...

Lana R. Parker

Lana R. Parker

Jun 4, 2017

52 year old, Lana R. Parker of DeMotte passed away June 4, 2017 after a long battle fighting cancer.

Lana was born on December 16, 1964 in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Lana married the love of her life: Rick Parker in Rensselear, Indiana. Lana worked at St. Anthony’s in their admitting department.

Lana is survived by her loving family: husband: Rick, children:...

Laila Ann Hamstra

Laila Ann Hamstra

May 22, 2017

9 year old, Laila Ann Hamstra went to be with our Lord on May 22, 2017, from her home with her loving family around her.

Laila was born on May 2, 2008, in Lafayette, Indiana her parents are Jack and Angie (Ferguson) Hamstra. Laila was a second grader at Wheatfield Elementary School. Laila loved to take the school secretary’s job,...

Mark D. McKim Sr.

Mark D. McKim Sr.

May 20, 2017

54 year old, Mark D. McKim Sr. of DeMotte passed away May 20, 2017.

On January 11, 1963, in Valparaiso, Indiana Mark was born to Carl & Mildred (Huff) McKim-Hinkley. Mark married Roxanne Gilbert on July 7, 1990 in South Haven, Indiana. Mark worked for Brown Tire. Mark loved his family and he spoiled his grandchildren.

Mark is survived by...

Janice Marie Cady

Janice Marie Cady

May 10, 2017

72 year old, Janice Marie Cady, of Lake Village passed away May 10, 2017.

On February 9, 1945, Janice was born to Robert Hanley and Myrl (Larrence) Hanley-Forsyth in Gary, Indiana. Janice graduated from Mt. Ayr in 1963, and married the love of her life Larry Cady in Roselawn, on June 22, 1963. She worked as the secretary of Lincoln...

Debbie Marie Armstrong

Debbie Marie Armstrong

May 9, 2017

59 year old, Debbie Marie Armstrong, of Wheatfield, passed away May 9, 2017.

On August 16, 1957, in Rensselaer, Indiana Debbie was born to Daniel and Florence (Cleveringa) Whitmore. Debbie was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1978. Debbie worked in foodservice at T/A Truck Stop. She married Timothy Allen Armstrong on July 27,...

Emma G. Schultz

Emma G. Schultz

May 2, 2017

72 year old, Emma G. Schultz of Rensselaer passed away May 2, 2017.

On April 26, 1945, Emma was born to Marion and Edell (Thomas) Wright in DeMotte, Indiana. Emma was a full-time mother, grandmother and enjoyed part-time bartending at the Rensselaer Moose & VFW. She was a member of the Rensselaer Moose and VFW. She attended the Brushwood United...

Shirley Gilbert

Shirley Gilbert

Apr 25, 2017

79 year old, Shirley Gilbert of DeMotte passed away April 25, 2017.

On February 25, 1938, Shirley was born to Charles and Lena (McElroy) Williams in Jasper County, Indiana at home. Shirley was a waitress at Trail Tree in Rensselaer and loved being a housewife.

Shirley is survived by her children: Roxanne (Mark) McKim, Joe (Sharon) Gilbert, Cheri (Ed) Born,...

Debbra L. Echterling-Daniels

Debbra L. Echterling-Daniels

Apr 23, 2017

63 year old, Debbra L. Echterling-Daniels of Rensselaer passed away April 23, 2017 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

On January 27, 1954, Debbra was born to Julian and Barbara (Hardesty) Echterling in Gary, Indiana. Debbra was a graduate of North Newton High School class of 1972. Debbra worked for the Indiana State Police in their Motor...

Frances Ernestine Robinson

Frances Ernestine Robinson

Apr 20, 2017

Frances Ernestine ‘Ernie’ Robinson of Wheatfield, passed away April 20, 2017 at VNA Hospice with her loving family around her.

On April 15, 1930 in Rushville, Indiana, Ernie was born on to William T. and Lottie M. (Gribbons) Jarboe. Ernie married the love of her life Vernon Robinson on June 18, 1949 in Gary, Indiana. Ernie worked for many years...

Stephen E. Williams

Stephen E. Williams

Apr 14, 2017

64 year old, Stephen E. Williams of Rensselaer, passed away April 14, 2017.

On July 19, 1952, Stephen was born to Vion and Genevieve (Mueller) Williams in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a lifetime area resident. Stephen worked at 20 years at St. Joe’s College as a carpentry foreman.

Stephen is survived by his family: wife: Holly; daughters: Kelly Marie Williams,...

Terry L. Banks

Terry L. Banks

Apr 12, 2017

Terry L. Banks, 65 year old, of Wheatfield, passed away April 12, 2017 at Porter Regional Hospital.

Terry was born on August 20, 1951 to Prentis & Helen (Stepp) Banks in Rensselaer, Indiana. Terry graduated from Wheatfield High School class of 1969.

Terry worked at Arcelor-Mittal Steel (formerly Bethlehem Steel) for 47 years. He loved playing basketball and was once...

Sally Pigg

Sally Pigg

Apr 11, 2017

62 year old, Sally Pigg of DeMotte, passed away April 11, 2017.

Sally was born on November 21, 1954 to Willis and Susie (Bailey) Neeley at Fair Oaks, Indiana. She was a lifetime area resident. Sally drove bus for Kankakee Valley Schools for 39 years. She loved her family and her extended family.

Sally is survived by her children: Sheila...

Steve E Rucker

Steve E Rucker

Apr 11, 2017

64 year old, Steven E. Rucker of DeMotte, passed away April 11, 2017.

On September 27, 1952, Steve was born to Lowell and Betty (Nicodemus) Rucker in Dixon, Illinois. Steve married Marilyn Kamminga-Byrom on July 20, 1996 at their home in DeMotte, Indiana. Steve was a truck driver for Hoekstra Transportation for 12.5 years. Steve enjoyed NASCAR. Steve loved his...

Jack Bulington  Sr.

Jack Bulington Sr.

Apr 11, 2017

77 year old, Jack Bulington Sr. of Rensselaer, passed away April 11, 2017.

On March 17, 1940, Jack was born in Monon, Indiana to Horace and Sarah (Smith) Bulington. Jack was a lifetime area resident. He served in the U.S. Marines. On May 19, 1989, Jack married Joyce Manns. Jack worked as a machinist at Schumachers for 30+ years.

Jack...

Derald 'Snooky' Magers

Derald 'Snooky' Magers

Apr 7, 2017

86 year old, Derald ‘Snooky’ Magers of DeMotte passed away April 7, 2017.

Snooky was born on January 27, 1931 in Rensselear, Indiana to James and Marie (Hanaway) Magers. He was a lifetime area resident. He worked as an inspector at Standard Forge in East Chicago, Indiana for 18 years, while he worked as a self-employed painter contractor for 60...

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