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70 year old, Charles E. Brown of DeMotte, formerly of Rensselaer, passed away August 15, 2015.
On January 25, 1945 Charles was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
Charles was a self-employed carpenter by trade, after serving in the US Marine Corp.
Charles is survived by his children: Colleen Hendricks, Christine Breegle, James Hoak, & Brett Hoak, 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and...
84 year old, Dolores J. Hielema of DeMotte, passed away August 13, 2015.
On October 25, 1930, Dolores was born to Andrew and Della (Worley) Molenaar in Merrillville, Indiana. She attended Wheatfield High School, and worked in retail sales for Sears.
Dolores is survived by her children: Daniel (Cheryl) Emery, Jack (Lily) Hielema and several grandchildren and many friends.
Dolores...
James W. Myers Jr., 55 years old, of Rensselaer passed away July 31, 2015.
On December 15, 1959, James was born to James Sr. and Patricia (Neely) Myers in Rensselaer, Indiana. Jim graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1978 and went on to graduate from Ball State University. He worked for Funk Seeds as a salesman. He is a...
62 year old, Nancy “Susie” Rose of Rensselaer, passed away July 27, 2015 with her loving family around her.
On September 3, 1952 at Fort McClellan, Alabama, Susie was born to Edison Rose and Jewel (Reed) Counts. Susie loved angels, reading her bible and her family very much.
Susie is survived by her loving family: sisters: Wanda Copeland, Anna (John)...
Emma Rae Valois, 6-months old, passed away July 24, 2015.
Emma was born on January 29, 2015, in Crown Point, to Joseph Valois and Danielle Parker. She was a happy baby who brought joy to her family.
Emma is survived by her loving family; parents: Joseph & Danielle, brothers: Jayden & Conner Hershman; grandparents: Lana & Rick Parker, Dawn (Paul...
90 year old, Clarence ‘Pat’ Harrison of Portage passed away July 22, 2015.
On October 22, 1924 in Huntington, Indiana, Pat was born to Harry and Frances (Wahrer) Harrison. Pat served in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life Bernice Pranger on August 2, 1924 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Pat worked as a Newspaper Journeyman pressman for...
80 year old, Monte L. Richardson Sr., of DeMotte, passed away July 21, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Hospice in Crown Point, Indiana with his loving family around him.
On January 23, 1935, Monte was born to Clarence and Audrey (Gottfried) Richardson in Hammond, Indiana. Monte graduated from Dyer Schools and married the love of his life, Bernadine Parino in Gary,...
67 year old, Anna “Faye Richie” Messer, of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Health Center, Crown Point, Indiana.
On August 26, 1947, Anna Faye was born to Joseph and Edna Wireman at home in Medaryville, Indiana. Anna Faye worked at St. Joseph’s College in food service for over 20 years. She attended the Oak Grove...
Lorraine Brown, age 73, a resident of Lillian, Alabama formerly of Wheatfield, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at her home.
On March 27, 1942, Lorraine was born to Seldon and Sarah (Messer) Bailey in Kentucky. Lorraine enjoyed being a homemaker and mother to their two children: Gwen and Gregory.
Lorraine is survived by her husband of 55 years, Don...
64 year old, Gisella Jurusz-Fischer of DeMotte, passed away July 8, 2015 at her home.
On December 22, 1950 in Landshut, Germany, Gisella was born to Julius and Josephine (Otto) Jurusz. Gisella graduated from high school and attended college for an Associates in Accounting. She also worked at Christian Haven Homes as a caregiver for many years. She attended Community...
64 year old, Max R. Fuller of San Pierre passed away July 5, 2015.
Max was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee to Paul Fuller and Dorris (Snell) Long. Max worked for Ford Motor Company in the Quality Control division for 30 years. On February 14, 1992 Max married Kharon Davis in Crown Point. Max liked to garden and ride his motorcycle.
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100 year old, Conroy Craft of Rensselear passed away July 3, 2015 at his home with his loving family around him.
Conroy was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on February 11, 1915, to Warne & Bell (Jackson) Craft. On December 24, 1938, Conroy married Vesta Lovely in Salyersville, Kentucky. They later moved to Indiana in 1940. Conroy worked as a carpenter...
38 year old, Dennis K. Murphy Jr. of Rensselaer passed away July 1, 2015.
On February 8, 1977, Dennis was born to Dennis K. Murphy Sr. and Farnada (Rowe) Wireman. Dennis was a lifetime area resident. He worked as a mechanic and the GRG Auto Shop. Dennis enjoyed fishing.
Dennis is survived by his parents: Farnada & Stanley Wireman Sr.,...
81 year old, Eugene ‘Gene’ Helton of Wheatfield passed away June 28, 2015 with his loving family around him.
On April 20, 1934 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky Gene was born to Anderson and Lauda (Bailey) Helton. On July 18, 1952 Gene married the love of his life Hazel Park in Rensselaer, Indiana. Gene worked for Ford Motor Company for 31 years....
73 year old, Gaylon D. ‘Buddy’ Stoker, of Wheatfield, passed away June 25, 2015. Gaylon was born on October 10, 1941 to Ellis and Ollie (Thomas) Stoker in Center, Texas. Gaylon married Janice Jungkunz on February 5, 1971 in Virginia. Gaylon served in the U.S. Army until his discharge in 1965, then he worked as a Welder for Boilermakers Local...
87 year old, Lorena Bailey passed away June 21, 2015 with her loving family around her.
On August 26, 1927, in Decoy, Kentucky, Lorena was born to Kelly and Verdie (Smith) Stone. Lorena worked at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer as a Maintenance Engineer and retired in 1989. She was a member of the United Baptist Church of Gilliam Township.
Lorena...
2 year old, Cecelia Kay Call, of Lake Village passed away June 21, 2015.
On October 2, 2012, Cecelia was born to Jason and Amanda (Wilkins) Call in Crown Point, Indiana. Cecelia was a very active toddler who loved to sing, dance, and pretend to be Cinderella.
Cecelia is survived by her loving family: parents: Jason & Amanda; siblings: Carah,...
93 year old, Dorothy Scatena of DeMotte, passed away June 18, 2015 with her loving family around her.
On June 8, 1922 in Whiting, Indiana, Dorothy was born to Henry and Emelia (Herman) Kiekenapp. Dorothy graduated from Whiting Schools, and later married Harry Scatena. Dorothy enjoyed being a housewife/homemaker for her family.
Dorothy is survived by her children: JoAnne Williams,...
89 year old, Warren P. Roberts of Wheatfield, passed away June 10, 2015 with his loving family around him.
On June 3, 1926 Warren was born to Carroll Algoma and Edna Marie (Newman) Roberts in Chicago, Illinois. Warren finished the 11th grade at school and enlisted in the United States Navy. Warren served his country for 4 years. He married...
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