Obituaries
Barbara Dawdy
Jul 7, 2016
82 year old, Barbara Dawdy of Holland, Michigan, formerly of DeMotte, Indiana passed away July 7, 2016.
On June 30, 1934, Barbara was born to Gerritt and Leona Lucille (Kooy) Bennema in DeMotte, Indiana. Barbara was a RN (registered nurse). On July 1958, she married Arthur Beaupre Dawdy in DeMotte at the American Reformed Church.
Barbara is survived by her...
John P. Kaleta
Jul 3, 2016
74 year old, John P. Kaleta of Wheatfield passed away July 3, 2016.
On December 29, 1941 John was born to Edward & Frances (Sobkowsicz) Kaleta in Hammond, Indiana. On February 11, 1961, John married the love of his life Madelyn (Turner) Francis, whom he spent the next 56 years of life with until his death.
John is survived by...
Marvin Lee Broach
Jul 3, 2016
84 year old, Marvin Lee Broach of Wheatfield, passed away July 3, 2016.
On August 20, 1931 in Mesa, Arizona to Ira and Eileen (Clark) Broach. Marvin served in the U.S. Army for 20+ years.
Marvin is survived by his children: Virginia (Richard) McKernan, Ira Broach, Catherine Broach, Allen Broach, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Marvin was preceded in death...
Mary Ruth Eldridge
Jul 2, 2016
88 year old, Mary Ruth Eldridge of Rensselaer, passed away July 2, 2016.
On October 12, 1927, Mary was born to Charlie and Jessie (Hendrix) Gardner in Paducah, Kentucky. Mary loved being a homemaker and taking care of everyone.
Mary is survived by her son Frank (Heather) Green, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and sister Anna Warner.
Mary was preceded in...
Joseph Podolski
Jun 30, 2016
79 year old, Joseph Podolski of Wheatfield, passed away June 30, 2016.
On December 26, 1936, Joe was born to Louis and Mary (Nikiels) Podolski in Chicago, Illinois. Joe worked as a Foreman at General Mills for 30+ years.
Joe is survived by his children: Mary Kaye Luebdert, Carol (William) Wagner, and Joseph Pedolski, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Joe...
Dallas E. Foster
Jun 30, 2016
Dallas E Foster, 100, passed peacefully into eternity on June 30, 2016.
He was born to James Ernest Foster and Sarah Mabel (Fryar) Foster on April 15, 1916 in Morgan Township, the first of their five children. During his childhood, he roamed the wilds of Morgan Township in the Salt Creek area. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, playing basketball,...
Kimberly Gluth
Jun 26, 2016
45 year old, Kimberly Gluth of Indianapolis formerly of Rensselaer, passed away June 26, 2016.
On July 10, 1970, Kimberly was born in Lafayette, Indiana to Marvin and Karen (Hattabaugh) Hartley. Kim graduated from Rensselaer High School. She spent most of her youth and adult life working and enjoying her friends throughout the Rensselaer community. Upon moving to Indianapolis, she...
Joan Maxine Caldwell
Jun 25, 2016
85 year old Joan Maxine Caldwell, of Wheatfield, passed away June 25, 2016.
On March 2, 1931 in Wheatfield, Indiana, Joan was born to Arthur and Jessie (Downy) Schreiner. Joan was a lifetime area resident and attended Wheatfield High School. She was a homemaker. Joan married Samuel Morgan Caldwell (who preceded her) on November 14, 1970 in Medaryville, Indiana. Joan...
Ron Steinhart
Jun 25, 2016
79 year old, Ronald Steinhart of Wheatfield, passed away at his home, on June 25, 2016.
On April 16, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois Ron was born to Arthur and Minnie (Ray) Steinhart.
Ron served in the U.S. Air Force. Ron married Phyllis Graca on May 26, 2016, in Frankfort, Illinois. He was a self-employed truck driver. Ron was a member...
Terry R. Wireman
Jun 16, 2016
67 year old, Terry R. Wireman of Wheatfield, passed away June 16, 2016.
On October 25, 1948, Terry was born to Marshall Wireman and Diane (Tyre) Wireman-Woolbrandt. Terry graduated in 1966 from Tefft/Wheatfield. He was looking forward to the 50th anniversary of graduating. He was a carpenter by trade out of the Local 1005, he served as a Foreman. Terry...
Mabel Virginia Gluth
Jun 13, 2016
Mabel Virginia Gluth, age 88, a lifetime area resident of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away on June 13, 2016 at the Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer, Indiana.
Mabel was born on July 27, 1927, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Harry Wagner and Mary (Allen) Wirth. Mabel worked at Peerless Dry Cleaners for 62 years, and was well known throughout...
Daniel Wayne Zandstra
Jun 6, 2016
63 year old, Daniel Wayne Zandstra of Wheatfield, passed away June 6, 2016 at his home in his shop.
On March 24, 1953, Dan was born to Charles & June (Swart) Zandstra in Rensselaer, Indiana. Dan was among the first graduating class from Kankakee Valley High School’s class of 1971. He earned an associate’s degree from PNC. He married the...
Elaine Elvira Hansen
Jun 4, 2016
78 year old, Elaine Elvira Hansen, of DeMotte, passed away June 4, 2016.
On November 8, 1937, Elaine was born to Knud and Blanche (Cesal) Hansen in Tefft, Indiana. Elaine attended Tefft Schools, she graduated with honors from Wright Junior College, Chicago, Illinois, and she attended University of Illinois in Chicago. She was an office manager at the University of...
Piper 'Angie' Konchar
May 28, 2016
50 year old, Piper ‘Angie’ Konchar of Kouts, passed away May 28, 2016.
On December 4, 1965, in Hammond, Indiana, Angie was born to Larry and Dorothy (Anderson) Perigo. Angie graduated from Lowell High School. She married the love of her life, Mitchell Konchar on December 3, 1988 at the Nazarene Church in Lowell, Indiana. She loved working as a...
Dustin P. Saboff
May 21, 2016
34 year old, Dustin P Saboff of Wheatfield passed away May 21, 2016 at his home.
On June 3, 1981, Dustin was born to Mark and Merri (Allred) Saboff in Crown Point, Indiana. Dustin was a lifetime area resident who worked as a general laborer. He attended Rock House II Ministries. Dustin enjoyed fishing.
Dustin is survived by his loving...
Doris M. Wood
May 8, 2016
77 year old, Doris M. Wood of DeMotte, passed away May 8, 2016 with her loving family around her.
Doris was born in East Chicago, Indiana to Floyd and Rosalie (Sisko) Cameron on February 19, 1939. She married the love of her life, Jim Wood on March 7, 1970 in Black Oak, Gary, Indiana. Doris loved being a housewife, attending...
Amanda L. Keown
May 4, 2016
36 year old, Amanda L. Keown of DeMotte, passed away May 4, 2016.
On October 24, 1979, Amanda was born to Ronald and Edith (Styles) Highley in Oscoda, Michigan. On January 25, 1999, she married James Keown at the Lake County Court House. Amanda enjoyed being a housewife and mother to her children.
Amanda is survived by her husband: James,...
Paul DeBoard
Apr 29, 2016
68 year old, Paul DeBoard of Medaryville passed away April 29, 2016 at his home with his loving family around him.
On November 28, 1947, in Stockbridge, Michigan Paul was born to Russell and Grace (Patton) DeBoard. Paul married Pauline Stoll at the Methodist Church in Medaryville, Indiana on November 13, 1971. Paul was an active member in the Weed...
Therman Conley
Apr 26, 2016
81 year old, Therman Conley passed away on April 26, 2016 at his home.
On January 5, 1935, Therman was born to Cevard and Cora (Smith) Conley in Jackson, Kentucky. Therman graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1955. He married Joan Frenzel in Waukegan, Illinois on September 28, 1965. Therman worked as a welder for Thrall Car. He also served...
Jeffrey B. LeNeave
Apr 26, 2016
59 year old, Jeffrey B. LeNeave of Wheatfield passed away April 26, 2016, at his home.
On June 30, 1956, Jeff was born to Morris and Dorothy (Robinson) LeNeave in Hammond, Indiana. On June 5, 1992, Jeff married the love of his life Judith Ann Bright in Crown Point, Indiana. Jeff worked as a steel worker for Niagra LaSalle and...
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