Obituaries

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...

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....

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:...

Sep 21, 2016

Alyce “GG” Jabaay, 87, of DeMotte, passed away September 21, 2016.

On August 17, 1929, Alyce was born to John and Jennie (Hendricks) Hoogeveen in Lansing, Illinois. Alyce married the love of her life Floyd Jabaay on November 21, 1947, in Lansing, Illinois. Alyce worked in retail sales. She enjoyed; puzzles, going out to eat, bowling, bingo, bunko, shopping, eating...

Sep 11, 2016

Tommy "Tom" Berg, 53 years, of Knox , Indiana, won his battle against Stage 4 metastatic colon cancer on September 11, 2016 as he peacefully passed away in his sleep at Cancer Treatment Center of America in  Zion, IL.

On June 3, 1963, in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, Tom was born to Larry Berg and Judith (Schoenherr) Collins.

Tom was a...

Sep 4, 2016

69 year old, Patricia Schapiro of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away September 4, 2016.

On March 3, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Patricia was born to Melvin and Emma (Mann) Conrad. Patricia loved being a housewife/homemaker to her family. She liked fishing, camping, bingo, especially her fur friends: Pixie & Yogi as well as planting flowers.

Patricia is survived by her loving...

Aug 23, 2016

67 year old, Richard Ray Jones of Wheatfield, passed away August 23, 2016.

On August 15, 1949, in Rensselear, Indiana, Rick was born to Jesse Ray and Ireva Lucille (Robbins) Jones. Rick graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1967. Rick married the love of his life Kendra Theis on October 26, 1968 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. Rick worked as...

Aug 18, 2016

93 year old, Marian J. Webster of DeMotte, formerly of Merrillville, passed away August 18, 2016.

On September 10, 1922 Marian was born to Kenneth and Ida (Carlson) Surprise in Allegan, Michigan. Marian was a bookkeeper for Richmond Brother’s a men’s clothing and tailoring company. She was a member of the Christian Business Women’s Society in Gary. She loved crossword...

Aug 14, 2016

86 year old, Irene Weltzin of Rensselaer, passed away August 14, 2016.

On December 28, 1929 in Prestonburg, Kentucky, Irene was born to Thomas & Rosa (Stephens) Prater. Irene worked in management. She was a member of the American Legion Post #29 and the Moose Lodge of Rensselaer.

Irene is survived by her loving family, children: Mike (Theresa – ‘TK’)...

Aug 13, 2016

38 year old, April Lyn Pigg of DeMotte, passed away August 13, 2016 at her home.

On March 31, 1978, April was born to Dean E. Pigg Sr. and Sally (Neeley) Pigg in Rensselaer, Indiana. April worked at Walmart, and enjoyed being a homemaker.

April is survived by her loving family: fiancé: Paul Justice, children: Chelsea (Dustin) Sears, Destinee Justice,...

Aug 11, 2016

63 year old, Claudia A. Motyka of Wheatfield, passed away August 11, 2016.

On October 20, 1952, in Markham, Illinois, Claudia was born to Lawrence and Charlotte (Rabidoux) Groeneveld. Claudia graduated from Thornridge Schools. She married Robert E. Motyka on August 3, 1970 in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Claudia loved driving school bus for Kankakee Valley Schools and retired after 20+...

Aug 6, 2016

65 year old, Robert E. Jefferson of DeMotte, passed away August 6, 2016.

On July 25, 1951, Robert was born to Charles Sr. and Eva (Bellinger) Jefferson in Hobart, Indiana. Robert was a graduate from Kankakee Valley Schools. He was a mechanic by trade. He loved to watch old westerns and Star Trek and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.

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Aug 5, 2016

49 year old, Anthony “Tony” P. McCallister of Wheatfield passed away August 5, 2016.

On December 15, 1966, Tony was born in Hammond, Indiana to Gerald McCallister and Elizabeth Rose (Hepner) Pote. Tony married Lynn (Jackie) Garling on September 12, 1996 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Tony worked at Seally Spring in manufacturing.

Tony is survived by his loving family: wife: Lynn...

Aug 1, 2016

78 year old, James H. Sult, of Rensselaer passed away August 1, 2016.

On May 28, 1938, James was born in Jasper County, Indiana to William and Mary (Brown) Sult. James married Kathrine ‘June’ Sculley on November 13, 1961. He served in the U.S. Army. James was a heavy equipment operator for the Local 150.

James is survived by his...

Aug 1, 2016

Jul 19, 2016

60 year old, Ronald W. Magers of DeMotte, passed away July 19, 2016.

On December 12, 1955, Ron was born to Derald and Myrtle (Bailey) Magers in Rensselaer, Indiana. Ron was a self-employed painter by trade.

Ron is survived by his son: Ronald L. Magers, Mike Crow & Billy Crow, father: Derald Magers, siblings: David (Jeanie) Magers, Donna Wireman, Charlotte...

Jul 18, 2016

81 year old, Marilyn Harper of DeMotte passed away July 18, 2016 at her home.

On November 26, 1934, Marilyn was born to William and Louise (Steiner) Wendell in Canton, Ohio.  Marilyn married the love of her life, Carl R. Harper in Chicago, Illinois on July 2, 1955. Marilyn worked at a bank, Land-O-Frost as quality control and at Permanite...

Jul 14, 2016

75 year old, Charles Bonner of Wheatfield, passed away July 14, 2016 at his home with his loving family around him.

On January 24, 1941, Charles was born in Paducah, Kentucky to Holly E. and Alma (Moore) Bonner. On April 24, 1961, in Gulconda, Illinois Charles married the love of his life Sandra L. Thompson. Charles was a heavy equipment...

Jul 13, 2016

66 year old, Larry Lewis of Francesville, passed away July 13, 2016.

On July 7, 1950, Larry was born to Grover and Dona (DeArment) Lewis in Gary, and grew up in Portage, Indiana. Larry was a member of the IBEW Local 531 and was a Journeyman.  Larry was a member of the Son’s of the American Legion of Medaryville.

Larry...

Jul 9, 2016

54 year old, Karen Jean Spencer of Gallatin, Tennessee formerly of Jasper County, Indiana passed away July 9, 2016.

On August 18, 1961 Karen was born to Jerry Kammer and Doris (Cameron) Wood in East Chicago, Indiana. Karen was an Assistant Manager at Walmart for 20+ years. Karen married Mason Spencer on February 20, 1998 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Karen was...