Obituaries
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.
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
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...
Floyd F. Marcum
Apr 4, 2017
67 year old, Floyd F. Marcum of Medaryville, passed away April 4, 2017 with his loving family around him.
Floyd was born on January 2, 1950 to Golden and Gertrude (Mitchel) Marcum in Williamson, West Virginia. Floyd married the love of his life, Rita Cochran on November 11, 1968 in Goodman, West Virginia. Floyd worked for LTV – ArcelorMittal Steel...
Jerry Beiswanger
Mar 30, 2017
75 year old, Jerry Beiswanger of Medaryville passed away March 30, 2017 at his home with his loving family around him.
On November 9, 1941 in Francesville, Indiana, Jerry was born to Lawrence and Veleeta (Stiller) Beiswanger. Jerry was a lifetime area resident who graduated from Medaryville High School. On September 26, 1964 in Medaryville, Jerry married the love of...
Betty L. Anderson
Mar 26, 2017
94 year old, Betty L. Anderson of Wheatfield passed away March 26, 2017 with her loving family around her.
On August 12, 1922 in Kewanna, Indiana Betty was born to Paul and Sarah (McConaughy) Hiatt. On March 14, 1942, Betty married the love of her life, Robert W. Anderson Jr. in South Bend, Indiana. Betty worked at Studebaker, as a...
Christine Tyre
Mar 9, 2017
95 year old, Christine Tyre of Wheatfield, passed away March 9, 2017 at her home.
On August 29, 1921, in Salyersville, Kentucky Christine was born to William and Rose (McCarty) Huff. Christine attended school in Kentucky. She married the love of her life Edwin Tyre on July 29, 1950. She worked for Jasper-Pulaski Nursery and Schumachers in Rensselaer. She attended...
Nancy Jo Winfield
Mar 9, 2017
60 year old Nancy Jo Winfield of DeMotte passed away March 9, 2017.
Nancy was born on September 19, 1956 to Aubry and Nellie (Jensen) Lee in Gunnison, Utah. She attended the University of Utah for 2 years. Nancy worked as a factory worker for Nestle foods. She married Robert E. Winfield on August 2, 1980 in Provo, Utah.
Nancy...
Linda M. Risner
Mar 6, 2017
74 year old, Linda M. Stowers-Risner of Wheatfield passed away March 6, 2017.
Linda was born on November 15, 1942 to Clarence ‘Dyke’ and Mary E. (Rowen) Stowers in Rensselaer, Indiana. Linda was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1960. She married Merle ‘Gene’ Risner on October 24, 1964 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. Linda...
Ayden Michael Zylstra
Mar 5, 2017
Ayden Michael Zylstra, 3 months old, of Wheatfield, passed away March 5, 2017.
On December 11, 2016, Ayden was born to Dannae Yozman-Zylstra at Porter Regional Hospital.
Ayden is survived by his mother: Dannae Yozman-Zylstra, grandparents: Mike & Linda Yozman, uncles: Bryce (Skylar) Fox, Daniel Yozman, cousin: Connor Fox.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from...
Neva 'Ruth' Mak
Feb 25, 2017
Neva ‘Ruth’ Mak, age 87, of DeMotte, Indiana passed away on February 25, 2017 at her home with her loving family around her.
Ruth was born to Orville ‘Shine’ and Jessie (Jones) Meyers in Wheatfield, Indiana on December 31, 1929. Ruth graduated from Wheatfield High School. She married the love of her life, Charles C. Mak, on July 6, 1952...
Robert W. Salrin
Feb 21, 2017
83 year old, Robert W. Salrin, of Medaryville, passed away February 21, 2017.
On June 18, 1933, in Jasper County Indiana, Robert was born to Orvis and Mary (Walter) Salrin. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1951. Robert served in the U. S. Army in Korea as Battery Motor Sgt. Battery C, 52nd Field Artillery Battalion. Robert married the...
Cella Mae Collins
Feb 13, 2017
90 year old, Cella Mae Collins of Wheatfield, passed away February 13, 2017.
On July 16, 1926, in McGoffin County, Kentucky Cella was born to John and Cella Mae (Howard) Allen. Cella enjoyed being a housewife and taking care of her wonderful family.
Cella is survived by her loving family; children: Cozetta Brown, Jason (Becky) Brown, Cella (Calvin) Napier, John...
Lukas J. Holm-Hansen
Feb 10, 2017
23 year old, Lukas J. Holm-Hansen of DeMotte passed away February 10, 2017.
On January 24, 1994 in Rensselear, Indiana, Lukas was born to Shawn and Julie (Curless) Holm-Hansen. Lukas was a lifetime area resident. He was a machinist by trade and worked for Omni Forge. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golfing, drawing, and playing the guitar.
Lukas is...
Darwin Whited
Feb 6, 2017
79 year old, Darwin Whited of Wheatfield passed away February 6, 2017, at the Rensselaer Care Center.
Darwin was born on May 31, 1937, to Alva and Lillian (Roberts) Whited in Garden City, Michigan. Darwin graduated from Tefft High School and worked for the State of Indiana as a Toll Road Supervisor for 30+ years. He joined the United States...
Delbert D. Odle
Feb 5, 2017
62 year old, Delbert D. Odle, of Fair Oaks passed away February 5, 2017 at IU Med, Indianapolis, Indiana with his family around him.
On October 15, 1953, Delbert was born to Charles and Lora (VanDusen) Odle in South Bend, Indiana. He worked for Belstra’s Feed Mill.
Delbert is survived by his siblings: Verna (Ted) Whited, Claude (Peggy Sue) Odle,...
Brenda Cook
Feb 2, 2017
70 year old, Brenda Cook of Wheatfield, passed away February 2, 2017 at her home with her loving family around her.
On December 13, 1946, Brenda was born in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Charles and Barbara (Burriss) Evans. On September 13, 1967, Brenda married the love of her life, Thomas J. Cook, in Maryland. Brenda enjoyed working for Centier Bank for...
Dennis Patton
Jan 28, 2017
82 year old, Dennis Patton of Rensselaer passed away January 28, 2017 at IU Health in Lafayette, Indiana.
On March 18, 1934, Dennis was born to Carl and Dolly (Terry) Patton in Hindman, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer. He married the love of his life, Martha Wireman on March 15, 1959, in Rensselear,...
James R. McLaughlin
Jan 24, 2017
74 year old, James R. McLaughlin of Wheatfield passed away January 24, 2017, at Franciscan Health Crown Point, Indiana.
On December 27, 1942, James was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Royden and Barbara (Blackner) McLaughlin. James married the love of his life, Deborah Matyanczyk in Gibsonburg, Ohio. James was a freight truck driver for ABF Trucking.
James served in the...
Arthur Lawrence Lageveen
Jan 11, 2017
Arthur Lawrence Lageveen, 86, of DeMotte, Indiana passed away on January 11, 2017 at Aperion Care Center in DeMotte, Indiana.
Art was born on January 27, 1930 to Arthur and Josina (DeKock) Lageveen in DeMotte, Indiana. Art graduated from DeMotte High School in 1948. He attended South Bend College of Commerce before enlisting in the U.S. Army, being stationed in...
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