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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...