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

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 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 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...