Obituaries

Apr 3, 2016

95 year old, “Bonnie” Marie Consorti passed away April 3, 2016 at Brookdale Memory Care in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Bonnie was born on June 26, 1920 in Jasper County, Indiana to the late Charles and Helen (Harper) Martin. She worked and retired from U.S. Steel in 1975. On December 23, 1950, Bonnie married Frank Consorti. Frank passed away in May of...

Apr 1, 2016

83 year old, John Edward Clark of Wheatfield, passed away April 1, 2016.

On October 31, 1932, John was born to Floyd and Pearl (Schrader) Clark in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1950. John served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 until 1957. On May 22, 1976, John married Joyce Ryan at Deep River Church of...

Apr 1, 2016

69 year old, Peggy S. Whalen of DeMotte, passed away April 1, 2016.

On October 15, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, Peggy was born to Robert and Virginia (Cheeseman) Stumph. She attended Brookhaven schools, and was a member of the first graduating class from the schools, 1964. Peggy was a Data Processor for the State of Ohio, for the Department of Child...

Mar 31, 2016

63 year old, Glenda Sue Henson of DeMotte, passed away March 31, 2016.

 

On October 6, 1952, Glenda was born in Caborn, Indiana to Arnold and Virginia (Means) Kueber. Glenda worked in retail sales at several department stores. She attended Calvary Church in DeMotte.

 

Glenda is survived by her children: Jason (Kelley) Henson, Holly (Mark) Maurer, Mandy Henson,...

Mar 30, 2016

65 year old, Robert ‘Jim’ Womack of San Pierre, passed away on March 30, 2016 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

On September 17, 1950, Jim was born to Charles Edward and Lillian Leah (Atchison) Womack in Chicago, Illinois. Jim attended school at Arcola, Illinois. He worked as a maintenance position at Reiter in Lowell, Indiana for over 30 years.

Jim...

Mar 21, 2016

80 year old, Mary L Ferguson of Wheatfield, passed away March 21, 2016 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

On July 22, 1935, Mary was born in Culver, to Lige and Gladys (Ransbottom) Russell. She married Richard D. “Lefty” Ferguson on November 6, 1950 in Rensselaer, Indiana. She helped ‘Lefty’ at Lefty’s Sales and Service while raising their six boys.

Mary...

Mar 19, 2016

52 year old, Diana L. Johnson of Wheatfield, passed away March 19, 2016.

On February 9, 1964, Diana was born to Russell Hamm and Martha (Reynolds) Johnson in Bloomington, Indiana. Diana worked as a cashier.

Diana is survived by her loving family: parents: Russell & Martha, children: Josh (Sara) Olmsted, and Tabitha (Mike) Refbord, 5 grandchildren, sisters: Teresa Kneifel and...

Mar 15, 2016

75 year old, Harvey A. Dodd of Morocco, passed away March 15, 2016.

On October 29, 1940, Harvey was born to Harry and Thelma (Rosenbargar) Dodd in Newton County, Indiana. Harvey married the love of his life, Judith Lock on June 29, 1974 in Morocco, Indiana.  Harvey worked for the Newton County Highway Garage for 15+ years. He enjoyed fishing,...

Mar 10, 2016

73 year old, Patsy J Oliver, of San Pierre, passed away March 10, 2016.

On November 9, 1942, Patsy was born to Paul and Dorothy Hossler in West Virginia. Patsy married Goble Oliver in Michigan City, in December of 1962. Patsy enjoyed being a housewife and raising their children.

Patsy is survived by her family: husband: Goble, children: Taymanee Walker,...

Mar 9, 2016

67 year old, David L Parks Sr., of DeMotte, passed away March 9, 2016 at his home with his loving family around him.

On May 16, 1948, David was born to John and Jewelene (Hill) Parks in Caryville, Tennessee. On May 12, 1979, David married Paulette Krawczyk in Ohio. David was a truck driver who was self-employed and drove for...

Mar 3, 2016

78 year old, Frances M. Lewis, passed away March 3, 2016, as the result of a car accident.

On May 27, 1937, Frances was born to Thomas L. and Dorothy (Marshall) Belmont. Frances married Clarence Lewis in Mississippi on November 21, 1954. Member of Sorrowful Mother, the Ladies Sodality, Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 406, Wheatfield, Indiana.

Frances is survived...

Feb 29, 2016

78 year old, Glenda Pearl Conley of Francesville, passed away February 29, 2016.

On March 20, 1937, Glenda was born to Jesse and Mary (Bredeholt) Osborn in Toto, Indiana. Glenda graduated from Argos schools. She served the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1957. On July 30, 1957, Glenda married Claude Conley in Denver Colorado. She was a member of the...

Feb 25, 2016

57 year old, Janet Humphrey-Giglio of DeMotte, passed away on February 25, 2016 at her home.

On June 16, 1958, Janet was born in Chicago, Illinois to George and Patricia (Michielson) Stoutenour.  Janet enjoyed being a housewife and working around her home. She was married to Kevin R. Humphrey (who preceded her).

Janet is survived by her children: Kevin (Shannon)...

Feb 25, 2016

Feb 21, 2016

81 year old, Leroy Hershman of Wheatfield passed away February 21, 2016.

On June 5, 1934, Leroy was born to Elwood and Julia (Grenz) Hershman in DeMotte, Indiana. Leroy served in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life: Patsy Pressel on March 21, 1959 in Hebron, Indiana. Leroy was a lifetime area resident. He was a local...

Feb 17, 2016

71 year old, Jerry Koster of Wheatfield passed away on February 17, 2016.

On October 13, 1944, Jerry was born to John M. and Ruby G. (Myers) Koster in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from DeMotte High School and married the love of his life Susie Stalbaum on July 3, 1964 at the Methodist Church Chapel in Rensselaer, Indiana. Jerry worked...

Feb 17, 2016

82 year old, Rev. Richard Lovely, of Hardinsburg, Indiana formerly of Medaryville, passed away February 17, 2016.

On May 1, 1933 Richard was born in Waldo, Kentucky to Harrison and Ardie (Smith) Lovely. Richard worked as a railroad track worker for CSX transportation for 30+ years. He pastored and attended the Goodway Baptist Church.

Richard is survived by: Earlene Lovely,...

Feb 12, 2016

36 year old, Jared Jon Poortinga of Fair Oaks, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2016.

On July 6, 1979, Jared was born to Raymond and Cindy (Lagastee) Poortinga in Hammond, Indiana. Jared married Kari Azkoul on February 24, 2007 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for VL Construction. He was a member of...

Feb 10, 2016

77 year old, Charles F. O’Bringer, Sr., of Hebron, passed away February 10, 2016.

On July 1, 1938, Charles was born to Joseph and Mabel (Brown) O’Bringer in Michigan City, Indiana. Charles married Mary Louise Traske, in Michigan City, Indiana. Charles was a graduate of Michigan City Elston High School class of 1957. He obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree...

Jan 28, 2016

69 year old, Helen J. Finney-Parker-Bailey of Wheatfield, passed away January 28, 2016.

On January 6, 1947, Helen was born to Jesse and Patricia (Chernowsky) Finney in Wheatfield, Indiana. Helen graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1965. Helen married Curtis “Ron” Parker on October 16, 1965 (who preceded her), and then married Paul Bailey on July 10, 1998 (who preceded...