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:...
Alyce 'GG' Jabaay
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...
Tommy 'Tom' Berg
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...
Patricia Schapiro
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...
Richard Ray Jones
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...
Marian J. Webster
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...
Irene Weltzin
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’)...
April Lyn Pigg
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,...
Claudia A. Motyka
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+...
Robert E. Jefferson
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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Tony P. McCallister
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...