Obituaries

Russell DeBoard Jr.

Russell DeBoard Jr.

Nov 5, 2015

83 year old, Russell DeBoard Jr. of Brook passed away November 5, 2015.

On June 8, 1932, Russell was born to Russell Sr. and Grace (Patton) DeBoard in Lackey, Kentucky. Russell was a welder by trade after serving in the U.S. Army.

Russell is survived by his three children: Dewayne DeBoard, Debbie (Dwight) Hayes, Tammy Jo DeBoard, five grandchildren, 3...

Bobbi Sebella

Bobbi Sebella

Nov 4, 2015

38 year old, Bobbi Sebella of Wheatfield, passed away November 4, 2015 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.

On January 17, 1977, Bobbi was born to George and Dodi (Howe) Vineyard in Kissimme, Florida. Bobbi worked as a waitress and bartender and loved raising her two children, Samantha and Trey.

Bobbi is survived by her children: Samantha Sebella and Trey Sebella,...

Phyllis J. Stockman

Phyllis J. Stockman

Nov 3, 2015

86 year old, Phyllis J. Stockman of Chesterton passed away November 3, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On September 23, 1929, Phyllis was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to Phillip and Florence (Watson) Breiding.  She attended East Chicago schools. Phyllis married Walter Lee Stockman who preceded her in death. She was a housewife, affiliated with the Emmanuel Baptist...

Stephen Lee McMahan

Stephen Lee McMahan

Nov 3, 2015

51 year old, Stephen Lee McMahan of Wheatfield passed away November 3, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Crown Point, Indiana.

 

On July 19, 1964, in Valparaiso, Indiana Stephen was born to Ronnie and Carma Jean (Garling) McMahan. Steve was a lifetime area resident who graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. Steve worked for Talberts Manufacturing as a Material...

Paul R. Hoff

Paul R. Hoff

Oct 31, 2015

66 year old, Paul R. Hoff of DeMotte passed away October 31, 2015 at Loyola University, Maywood, Illinois.

On February 28, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois Paul was born to Nicholas and MaryJane (Nelleman) Hoff. Paul served in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Antionette ‘Toni’ Mahovlich on May 24, 1969 in Lawton, Oklahoma. Paul worked as...

Paul M. Chernowsky

Paul M. Chernowsky

Oct 27, 2015

97 year old, Paul M. Chernowsky of LaRussell, Missouri formerly of Wheatfield, passed away October 27, 2015, at Mount Vernon Place, Missouri.

On October 27, 1918, Paul was born to Peter and Patricia (Erbun) Chernauskis in Indiana Harbor, Indiana. Paul graduated from Wheatfield High School and was a self-employed farmer and bullet maker. Paul served in the U.S. Army during...

Kathleen B. Thien

Kathleen B. Thien

Oct 27, 2015

85 year old, Kathleen B. Thien of Merrillville, passed away October 27, 2015.

On March 24, 1930 Kathleen was born to Joseph and Ruth Oaker in Rolla Missouri. She attended Rolla schools until the 11th grade. Kathleen married Ed Thien in Flag Springs, Missouri on March 23, 1047. She worked at Ace Hardware at 73rd and Broadway.

Kathleen is survived by...

James 'Jim' Hoffman

James 'Jim' Hoffman

Oct 14, 2015

58 year old, James “Jim” Hoffman of Brook passed away October 14, 2015 at his home with his loving family around him.

On March 27, 1957, in Bowling Green, Ohio, James was born to Ralph and Priscilla (Staton) Hoffman. Jim graduated from Macomber High School and married Brenda Hittle. Jim was a truck driver by trade.

James is survived by...

Jiri T. Michulec

Jiri T. Michulec

Oct 3, 2015

85 year old, Jiri T. Michulec of Wheatfield passed away October 3, 2015 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

On April 18, 1930, Jiri was born in Czechoslovakia. He married Evelyn S. Cooper on June 9, 1971 in Lake County, Indiana. Jiri worked at LTV Steel until he retired. He was a member of the Izaak Walton League in Glen Park.

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Jimmie D. Hitchcock

Jimmie D. Hitchcock

Sep 20, 2015

59 year old, Jimmie D. Hitchcock of San Pierre, passed away September 20, 2015 due to an auto accident.

On October 7, 1955, in Liberal, Kansas, Jimmie was born to Cecil and Ida Mae (Mussman) Hitchcock.  Jimmie was a self-employed carpenter by trade.  He married Lynda June McClellan on May 1, 1974 (who preceded him on June 29, 2009) and...

David Robbins

David Robbins

Sep 14, 2015

51 year old, David Robbins of Wheatfield passed away September 14, 2015 at his home with his loving family around him.

On October 19, 1963 in Rensselaer David was born to Larry Robbins and Connie K. (Mitchell) Molden. David was a lifetime area resident. He worked as a concrete finisher for Hamstra Builders and was self employeed. David married Jamie...

James R. Hicks

James R. Hicks

Sep 11, 2015

82 year old, James R. Hicks of Kniman, passed away at his home on September 11, 2015.

On April 22, 1933, James was born in Huntsville, Kentucky to Silas & Evelyn (Allen) Hicks. James was a Boilermaker for Local 374.

James is survived by his children: Patsy (Ken) Little and David (Sarah) Hicks; grandchildren: Brandon Flowers, Blake Tuohy, Dylan Little,...

Sandy Patrick

Sandy Patrick

Sep 9, 2015

55 year old, Sandra “Sandy” Patrick of Wheatfield, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2015 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Surrounded by her family, Sandy succumbed to lung complications.

On March 31, 1960, Sandra was born to Charles and Genine (McCarty) Patrick. Sandra was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate, class of 1978. Sandra was...

Robert R. Besner

Robert R. Besner

Aug 31, 2015

36 year old, Robert R. Besner of Rensselaer, passed away August 31, 2015.

Robert was born on September 2, 1978, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Lyle and Susan (Kerkes) Besner. Robert attended Kankakee Valley Schools and worked for the Operating Engineers Local #150.

Robert is survived by his daughter: Danielle; parents: Lyle & Susan; brother: Michael (Selena) Besner and grandmother: Bethel...

Lenard Peters

Lenard Peters

Aug 31, 2015

72 year old, Lenard Peters of Knox, passed away August 31, 2015.

On May 8, 1943 in San Pierre, Indiana Lenard was born to Earl and Suzanne (Timko) Peters. He was a lifetime area resident. Lenard served as a U.S. Marine. He was a Millwright for the Local 1076.

Lenard is survived by his three children: Michelle (Rollin) Rock, Diane...

Raymond E. Campbell

Raymond E. Campbell

Aug 27, 2015

Raymond E. Campbell, age 82, of San Pierre, passed away August 27, 2015 after a long battle with COPD.

On August 20, 1933, In Rensselaer, Indiana, Raymond was born to Ernest and Dorothy (Timmons) Campbell.  On November 27, 1944, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Raymond married the love of his life Maudlene Manns. Raymond served in the US Army in Germany. He...

Charles Lovely

Charles Lovely

Aug 25, 2015

91 year old, Charles Lovely of Rensselear passed away August 25, 2015.

On November 15, 1923, in Salyersville, Kentucky, Charles was born to Menifee and Dovie (Jackson) Lovely. Charles served in the US Army from 1943 until 1945. He married Emma J. Wireman on May 12, 1951. He was a Blue Print Reader for GATX Industry. He attended the United...

Paul M. Kleist

Paul M. Kleist

Aug 20, 2015

37 year old, Paul M. Kleist of San Pierre passed away August 20, 2015.

On August 3, 1978, Paul was born to Alan and Phonie (Cottingham) Kleist in Valparaiso, Indiana. Paul was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Kouts High School and then attended welding school. Paul worked at Merit Steel as a material handler in Kouts, Indiana. On...

Montie Neier

Montie Neier

Aug 19, 2015

80 year old, Monte Neier of Wheatfield passed away August 19, 2015.

On February 6, 1935 Monte was born to Forrest and Nora (Timmons) Neier in Wheatfield, Indiana. Monte was a Tefft High School graduating in 1953. He joined the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1978.  He married the late Carolyn (Russell) Cornet at the Baptist Church in Wheatfield,...

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