Obituaries
Robert L. Fletcher
Dec 16, 2016
71 year old, Robert L. Fletcher, of Lake Village passed away December 16, 2016.
On August 1, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, Robert was born to George and Lyola (Lain) Fletcher. Robert was a lifetime northwest Indiana resident. Robert was a supervisor for several different steel manufacturing and shipping companies. Robert served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967....
Vincent 'Grit' Witkowski
Dec 1, 2016
56 year old, Vincent D. ‘Grit’ Witkowski of Valparaiso, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2016.
On February 22, 1960, Vince was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to David and Ella ‘Neva’ (Arnold) Witkowski. Vince was a longtime member of the Invaders and loved working on and riding his motorcycles that he had owned over the years....
Myron D. Davis Jr.
Nov 23, 2016
64 year old, Myron D. Davis Jr. of Wheatfield passed away November 23, 2016.
On April 15, 1952, in Gary, Indiana, Myron was born to Myron Sr. and Ruth (Williams) Davis. Myron was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Purdue with a degree in forestry. Myron worked at the Jasper-Pulaski Game Preserve until he retired. On June 9, 1996,...
Mary L. Miller
Nov 17, 2016
80 year old, Mary L. Miller, of Wheatfield passed away November 17, 2016.
On October 30, 1936, in Robinson, Illinois, Mary was born to Manford and Edith (Bennett) Dill. On May 16, 1979, Mary married Charlie Miller in Rensselaer, Indiana. She loved being a homemaker to their children and taking care of her flowers.
Mary is survived by her husband:...
Grover Howard Jr.
Nov 16, 2016
66 year old, Grover Howard Jr., of Winamac passed away November 16, 2016 at his home with his loving family around him.
On March 1, 1950, Grover was born in Salyersville, Kentucky to Grover Sr. and Maultee (Whitaker) Howard. Grover was a union laborer for the local #41 for 23 years. He married Eva Bailey on November 19, 2001 in...
Connie D. Black
Nov 16, 2016
54 year old, Connie D. Black, of Kniman passed away November 16, 2016, with her loving family around her at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso, Indiana.
On September 30, 1962, Connie was born to James and Phyllis (Herre) Black in Rensselaer, Indiana. Connie attended Kniman Elementary School, and Kankakee Valley High School. She also attended St. John’s Lutheran Church in Parr.
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Raymond 'Bud' Risner
Nov 12, 2016
73 year old, Raymond L. ‘Buddy’ Risner, of Rensselaer, passed away at his home with his loving family around him on November 12, 2016.
On August 18, 1943, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Buddy was born to Raymond and Beulah (Stepp) Risner. Buddy was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Tefft High School and married the love of his life. Joyce...
Larry Warren Hoffman
Nov 8, 2016
74 year old, Larry Warren Hoffman passed peacefully to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the Symphony Medical Resort of Chesterton. His last weeks were spent with loving family members at this side caring for him, enjoying his company, listening to Gospel Music, viewing old family photos, sharing wonderful stories and memories of times together.
Larry was...
Kristine Martin
Nov 7, 2016
49 year old, Kristine Martin of Wheatfield, passed away November 7, 2016 after a hard fought battle with cancer.
On December 18, 1966, in Valparaiso, Indiana Kristine was born to Clifford and Donna (Martin) Martin. Kristine graduated from Boone Grove High School in 1985. She was a lifetime area resident. She worked as an Assistant Manager at Save-a-Lot in Kouts.
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Vicki L. Huff
Nov 7, 2016
68 year old, Vicki L. Huff, of Francesville, passed away November 7, 2016 at IU Arnett, Lafayette, Indiana.
On September 29, 1948, Vicki was born to Bruce & Adelaide (Kingman) Todd in Rensselaer, Indiana. Vicki married Ronald R. Huff on Valentine’s Day in 1987 (?) in Rensselaer, Indiana. She enjoyed being a home maker.
Vicki is survived by her husband:...
Josephine Tanchala
Nov 5, 2016
96 and a half year old, Josephine Tanchala of Wheatfield, passed away November 5, 2016, with her loving family around her.
On March 6, 1920, Josephine was born to Jacob and Frances (Lewandowski) Korniak in East Chicago, Indiana. She graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1938 and worked as a tele-typist for many years, later retiring from Sears catalog/retail sales....
Jerrold E. Drenner
Nov 4, 2016
72 year old, Jerrold E. Drenner of Wheatfield, passed away November 4, 2016.
On May 6, 1944, Jerrold was born in Blue Island, Illinois to Jerome and Leona (Hohn) Drenner. He married the love of his life Karen Postma on September 5, 1966 at the American Reformed Church. Jerrold retired from Inland Steel where he worked as an expeditor and...
Barter Dobson
Oct 27, 2016
82 year old, Barter Dobson of Rensselaer passed away October 27, 2016.
On January 30, 1934, Barter was born in Knott County, Kentucky to Adam and Mary (Terry) Dobson. On April 11, 1955, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Barter married the love of his life Dorothy Shepherd. Barter worked for Ford Motor Company in the Stamping Plant at Chicago Heights and retired...
Faye 'DeeDee' Wireman
Oct 24, 2016
52 year old, Faye “DeeDee” Wireman of Medaryville, passed away October 24, 2016 at her home.
DeeDee was born to Clyde and Lydia (Edens) Rowe on December 23, 1963 in Omaha, Nebraska. On September 18, 1999, DeeDee married Roy Wireman in Medaryville, Indiana. She loved being a housewife to her children.
DeeDee is survived by her family: husband: Roy, children:...
Victoria L. Kinder
Oct 17, 2016
58 year old, Victoria L Kinder of Hebron, passed away on October 17, 2016, with her loving family around her.
On September 4, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, Victoria was born to Robert and Dorothy (Novotny) Rankin. Victoria married the love of her life, Joseph Kinder on May 22, 1982, in Cleveland, Ohio. Victoria loved raising her children.
Victoria is survived...
Karen S. Kocur
Oct 12, 2016
72 year old, Karen S. Kocur, of Hebron passed away October 12, 2016, with her family at her side.
On September 27, 1944, Karen was born at St. Catherine’s Hospital, in East Chicago, Indiana to Walter and Florence (Wehmeyer) Prugh. She graduated from Hammond High School and later married Ronald R. Kocur on February 4th, 1967.
Karen worked as a...
C. Herbert 'Herb' Ruisard
Oct 8, 2016
87 year old, C. Herbert Ruisard, of DeMotte, passed away October 8, 2016 at his home.
On June 10, 1929, Herb was born to Joseph and Martha (Volkmann) Ruisard in DeMotte, Indiana. Herb graduated from DeMotte High School. Herb served in the U.S. Army as a Radar Operator. Herb married the love of his life Anna Mae Belstra in DeMotte,...
James Edward Ash
Oct 1, 2016
94 year old, James ‘Jim’ Edward Ash, of DeMotte passed away at his home on October 1, 2016.
On July 4, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, James was born to Jens (James) and Ella (Morck) Ash. Jim enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II. He was a radio operator and mechanic, and a ball turret gunner...
Ronald M. Barnett Sr.
Sep 29, 2016
80 year old, Ronald M. Barnett Sr., of Rensselaer passed away September 29, 2016.
On November 1, 1935, in Salyersville, Kentucky Ron was born to Ollie and Irene (McCarty) Barnett. Ron married the love of his life Alice Faye Miller in Goodland, Indiana on December 7, 1954. Ron worked for Ford Motor Company at the Stamping Plant for 30 years....
Jessica Rose Carter
Sep 27, 2016
30 year old, Jessica Rose Carter of Winamac, passed away September 27, 2016.
On August 20, 1986, in Winamac, Indiana, Jessica was born to Orville and Vinia (Conley) Carter. Jessica was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, a homemaker and mother to two children, Madison and Sophia.
Jessica is survived by her children: Madison Wilson and Sophia Carter, parents:...
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