James H. Sult
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...
Ron W. Magers
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...
Marilyn Harper
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...
Charles Bonner
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...
Larry Lewis
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...
Karen Jean Spencer
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...