Obituaries

Jun 7, 2015

81 year old, Lester D. Burger of Wheatfield passed away June 7, 2015 at his home.

On September 8, 1933 Lester was born in Hammond, Indiana to Lester and Mabel (Jackson) Burger. Lester married Mary Stewart on October 26, 1951, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Lester was a Carpenter through the Local #1485 in LaPorte for 55 years. He was also a...

May 31, 2015

May 29, 2015

74 year old Ronald O. Harvey, of Roselawn/DeMotte, passed away May 29, 2015 with his loving family around him.

On September 9, 1940, Ronald was born to Frank and Verna May (Battershell) Harvey in Wauneta, Nebraska. On December 12, 1975 he married Sharyn Wendelburg at the “Dutch Corner” Church, DeMotte, Indiana. Ronald was educated at Ogalla, Nebraska, NEI in Denver,...

May 24, 2015

76 year old, Adam Yurko of Wheatfield passed away May 24, 2015.

On December 24, 1938, Adam was born in Gary, Indiana to John and Sabrina (Grabowski) Yurko. Adam attended Gary Catholic Schools. Adam married Carol Wilson in November 1964. Adam was a fork lift operator at Merpack before he retired.

Adam is survived by his loving family: Lisa (Keith)...

May 23, 2015

63 year old, Cynthia A. Mentink of Rensselaer passed away at her home on May 23, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On November 3, 1951 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Dale and Annetta (Middlekamp) Wynkoop. Cynthia graduated from Wheatfield High School. She worked at Porter Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping department for 20 years, and then at the Endo...

May 22, 2015

78 year old, Edward Oehme of Wheatfield, passed away May 22, 2015.

On August 17, 1936, Edward was born to Edwin and Lucille (Winter) Oehme in Chicago, Illinois. Edward attended Chicago Vocational School, and he worked as a Project Coordinator for Dec-Art Designs Inc. for many years. On July 17, 1994 Edward married Mary Haley in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was...

May 21, 2015

75 year old, Betty Seegers of Wheatfield passed May 21, 2015 at her home.

On April 7, 1940, Betty was born to John and Susie (Ettema) DeYoung in Rensselaer, Indiana. Betty married the love of her life, Bernard Seegers in DeMotte, on December 19, 1957. Betty was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed being a farm wife. 

She was a...

May 10, 2015

May 10, 2015

85 year old, Donald E. Scholz of Valparaiso, passed away May 10, 2015 at Ridgeview Nursing Center, Chicago, Illinois.

On December 4, 1929, Donald was born to William and Luella (Swanson) Scholz in Chicago, Illinois. Donald graduated San Pierre High School. He was employed at the Federal Reserve in the Securities Department.

Donald is survived by his family: brother: Raymond...

May 5, 2015

75 year old, Theresa L Jungels of Wheatfield, passed away May 5, 2015 at her home. 

On December 23, 1939 in Wolcott, Indiana Theresa was born to Andrew and Iva (Harris) Mitchell. Theresa married the love of her life Paul Jungels on June 22, 1957 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church, Wheatfield, Indiana. Theresa loved being a housewife and raising their...

Apr 17, 2015

26 year old, Justin L. West of Medaryville passed away April 17, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident.

On February 23, 1989 Justin was born in Rensselaer Indiana to Darrell Holbrook and Robin West. Justin was a lifetime area resident. Justin worked as a laborer for National Gypsum.

Justin is survived by his daughter: Skylyn West, parents: Darrell...

Apr 17, 2015

46 year old, Brian K. Lovely of Medaryville, passed away April 17, 2015.

On April 3, 1969 in Lafayette, Indiana, Brian was born to Richard and Earlene (Rowe) Lovely. Brian was a laborer for the Local #41 for 18 years.

Brian is survived by his sons: Nick Wireman & Trevor Wireman, Life partner: Peggy Wireman, grandson: Branson, granddaughter: Brooklyn, parents:...

Apr 16, 2015

55 year old David “Randy” Messer, of Rensselaer passed away April 16, 2015 at his home with his loving family around him.

On July 6, 1959, Randy was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to David and Mary Ann (Whitaker) Messer. On August 29, 1987, Randy married the love of his life Robin Toosley in Medaryville.  Randy was a member of the...

Apr 8, 2015

22 year old, Gretchen E. McLoughlin-Voris, passed away April 8, 2015.

On May 13, 1992, Gretchen was born to Philp McLoughlin and Gloria (Ross) Slawnikowski in South Bend, Indiana. Gretchen was a lifetime area resident. She worked in the food services industry.

Gretchen is survived by husband: Nickolas Voris, daughter: Farrah Voris, parents: Philp McLoughlin and Gloria (David) Slawnikowski, also...

Apr 8, 2015

77 year old, Harold K. Mauger of Fair Oaks, Indiana passed away April 8, 2015.

On June 13, 1937, in East Chicago, Indiana, Harold was born to Harold Sr. and Doris (Hill) Mauger. He graduated from high school in 1955. Harold was in he U.S. Army for a time. On June 14, 1958, Harold married the love of his life Shirley...

Apr 2, 2015

81 year old, Ruth L. Van Swol of DeMotte passed away April 2, 2015 at her home with her loving family around her.

Ruth Loraine Ketelaar of DeMotte was born July 4, 1933 to Jacob and Sadie (Venema) Ketelaar in Phoenix, Illinois. Ruth lived in Phoenix, Thornton & South Holland, Illinois, while she was growning up and attended Illiana Christian...

Apr 1, 2015

77 year old, Jane E. Earp of Wheatfield, passed away April 1, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On January 11, 1938, in Gary, Indiana Jane was born to Gerald and Mary (Bessette) Halsted. On  July 16, 1960, Mary married the love of her life, Thomas Earp in Crown Point, Indiana. Jane worked as a substitute teacher for the...

Mar 30, 2015

75 year old, Donna J. Allen of San Pierre, passed away March 30, 2015.

On December 30, 1939, Donna was born to Milford Altas and Bessie (Engle) Robbins in Tefft, Indiana. Donna was a lifetime area resident. She worked in the food service industry, attended Shiloh Assembly of God Church in San Pierre.

Donna is survived by her son: Danny...

Mar 29, 2015

Mar 29, 2015

46 year old, Michael R. Fitzpatrick of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on March 29, 2015.

On June 14, 1968, Michael was born to Michael L. & Barbara (Cummins) Fitzpatrick in Valparaiso, Indiana. Mike was a lifetime area resident who worked construction. He married Lisa Rayner.

Michael is survived by his wife: Lisa, children: Nichole McCellan, Keith Fitzpatrick, and...