Obituaries

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...

Jan 22, 2016

69 year old, Karen Jean (Postma) Drenner passed away January 22, 2016, at her home.

On July 7, 1946, Karen was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to Howard and Marion (Jansen) Postma. Karen was a lifetime area resident, who graduated from DeMotte High School in 1965. She was a real estate agent, nurses’ aide, and a Crown Point Bus Driver throughout...

Jan 15, 2016

83 year old, Aike ‘Ike’ Niehof of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on January 15, 2016 with his loving family around him.

On August 14, 1932, Aike was born to Wildrik and Grace (Tiemens) Niehof in South Holland, Illinois. He attended South Holland Christian School, and Diesel Mechanic School. He worked for Walstra Trucking, Hardings, Niehof Repair, Flanagans Trucking,...

Jan 12, 2016

100 year old, Ann E. Krygier of DeMotte, passed away January 12, 2016.

On May 4, 1915, Ann was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Ann married Stanley F. Krygier (who prededed her in 1972), and loved being a homemaker. She attended St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in DeMotte. She enjoyed baking Christmas cookies with her best friend Fran. Ann was a member...

Jan 6, 2016

Larry L. Hessling, 73 years old, of Wheatfield, passed away January 6, 2016.

Larry was born on September 21, 1942, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Larry graduated from Hebron High School. He served in the U.S. Marines, and worked as a steel worker at LTV Steel for 40 years. On March 25, 1962, he married the love of his life Judy Stewart...

Jan 1, 2016

25 year old, Jordan K. Wallace of DeMotte passed away January 1, 2016.

On November 11, 1990, in Valparaiso, Indiana Jordan was born to Jason and Brooke (Hamstra) Wallace. Jordan graduated from Kankakee Valley High School and worked at Pizza King in DeMotte. He attended First Reformed Church.

Jordan is survived by his parents: Jason & Brooke, brothers: Micah &...

Dec 29, 2015

88 year old, Howard ‘Bernie’ Marshall of DeMotte, passed away December 29, 2015 with his loving family around him.

On March 2, 1927, Bernie was born to Edward and Bessie (Cooper) Marshall in Kersey, Indiana. He was a lifetime area resident, who graduated from DeMotte High School. He served in the U.S. Navy. Bernie married Juanita Jewell Robbins on February...

Dec 28, 2015

61 year old, Randall R. Fletcher of Rensselaer passed away December 28, 2015.

On October 24, 1954, in Knox, Indiana, Randall was born to Donald Fletcher and Betty (Walker) Fletcher-Burger. Randall graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. He worked for McGill’s, which later became Regal-Beloit as a machinist. Randall married the love of his life, Pamela Jordan on September 1,...

Dec 20, 2015

64 year old, Thomas L. Claus of Rensselaer passed away December 20, 2015.

On September 19, 1951, Thomas was born to Glenn and Lois (Becker) Claus in Will County, Illinois. Thomas married the love of his life, Bonnie M. Cousineau on August 7, 1970. Thomas worked for Illinois Bell/AT&T for 40 years. He was a member of the IBEW.

Thomas...

Dec 14, 2015

 93 year old, Herman C. Van Eck of DeMotte, formerly of Chicago, (Roseland), Illinois, went to GLORY, on December 14, 2015.

On November 15, 1922, Herman was born to Peter and Jenny (De Vries) Van Eck in Chicago, (Roseland), Illinois. He attended Pullman Tech, Chicago, and served the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII in the 8th Air Force as...

Dec 8, 2015

74 year old, James ‘Tony’ Miller Jr., passed away December 8, 2015.

On June 8, 1941 in Tiptop, Kentucky James ‘Tony’ was born to James Sr. and Mary (Conley) Miller. On September 19, 1964 in LaCrosse, Indiana he married the love of his life, Paula Napier. He served in four years in the U. S. Army and four years in the...

Dec 5, 2015

93 year old, Norma L. Timpe-Wenal of DeMotte, passed away December 5, 2015.

On January 5, 1922 in Navoo, Alabama, Norma was born to William Henry and Ellie Clemintine (Pledger) Thomas. She was a member of the F.O.E., Merrillville PTA, Girl Scout Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher, Foster Parent, and was on a Bowling League.

Norma is survived...

Nov 26, 2015

91 year old, John J. Hinman of Francesville passed away November 26, 2015 at his home.

John was born on February 29, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana to John R. and Lyndoll (Harper)Hinman. John married Joan (Joseph) Hinman on November 19, 1947. John worked for RCA in Monticello, Indiana.

John is survived by his loving wife: Joan, children: David Hinman, Valerie...

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Nov 22, 2015

74 year old, Diane Hope Jungels, of Rensselaer passed away November 22, 2015 with her loving family around her.

Diane was born to Russell and Olive (Hertz) Ford on October 18, 1941 in Kankakee, Illinois. Diane graduated from Medaryville High School. She married the love of her life, Roy Jungels in Medaryville, on May 9, 1959. Diane was a farm...

Nov 13, 2015

WILLIAM LEON BAUMGARTE Wheatfield, IN/Hammond, IN

 

Leon, age 75, was born to eternal life on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Wheatfield, IN. 

He was born in Blairesville, IL on October 12, 1940 to the late William McKinley and Della Florence (Clifton) Baumgarte. He grew up in South Bend, IN and graduated from South Bend Clay high school.  After graduation...

Nov 11, 2015

39 year old, Harry H. Schuldt III, of Chicago, passed away on November 11, 2015, at Illinois Masonic Hospital.

On February 19, 1976, Harry was born to Harry Sr. & Sandra (Davis) Schuldt in Chicago, Illinois. Harry worked in construction.

Harry is survived by his sons: Casey and Joseph Schuldt, parents: Harry Schuldt Sr. and Sandra Schuldt, step-father: Robert Freeman,...