Obituaries

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...

Mar 18, 2015

87 year old, Genevieve P. “Zicky” Abbring, of DeMotte, passed away March 18, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On December 22, 1927 Genevieve was born to Ira H. and Hattie (Voss) Banninga in Muskegon, Michigan. On August 8, 1947, in Michigan, Genevieve married the love of her life, Norman T. Abbring. Genevieve was a member of American Reformed...

Mar 13, 2015

 84 year old, Robert B. Kaeb, of Wheatfield, passed away March 13, 2015 at his home with his loving family around him.

On May 21, 1930, Robert was born in Fairbury, Illinois to John and Eliza (Baer) Kaeb. Robert served in the U.S. Army Hospital Fritzsimons in Denver, Colorado. Bob married the love of his life Georgiann B. ‘Sis’ Prior...

Mar 8, 2015

77 year old, Margie Gray of LaPorte, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away March 8, 2015 at her home with her loving family around her.

On September 1, 1937, Margie was born to Michael and Mary (Turpek) Ferjo in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Margie’s family immigrated to the United States and eventually settled in Gary, Indiana, where she met and fell in love...

Mar 7, 2015

83 year old, Jewell Collins of Wheatfield, passed away March 7, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On August 26, 1931, in Hardburly, Kentucky Jewell was born to Andrew and Oshia (Holliday) Hurt. Jewell attended school in Kentucky, she worked as the ‘Pizza Lady’ at the Kniman Tapp, and she was also a cook at the Lighthouse in Hebron....

Mar 4, 2015

69 year old, Pearly J. Timmons of Lafayette, formerly of Gifford, passed away March 4, 2015 at her home.

On January 10, 1946, Pearly was born to Cevard and Cora (Smith) Conley in Jasper County Indiana. Pearly was a lifetime area resident. She worked as a factory worker at Monon Trailer, and in food service at the Indiana Veteran’s Home...

Feb 25, 2015

77 year old, Sherman “Glen” Woudema of DeMotte passed away February 25, 2015 at his home.

On June 20, 1937, Glen was born to Gerrit and Annetta (Storey) Woudema in Jasper County, Indiana. Glen worked as a carpet and flooring installer most of his life. Glen served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his children: Sheila (Mark) Jabaay,...

Feb 25, 2015

Loleta Joan (Sullivan) Manns, 72, of Port Isabel, Texas, formerly of San Pierre, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her loving family around her on February 25, 2015.

Born on December 8, 1942, to Louie & Ruby (Alexander) Sullivan in Rensselaer, Indiana. Loleta attended Mt. Ayr school system, followed by Don Robert’s Beauty School.  She worked as a hair stylist at...

Feb 24, 2015

56 year old, Jesse Hoover of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away February 24, 2015 in Shelby, Indiana.

Jesse was born on November 24, 1959 to Kenneth and Dixie (York) Hoover in Hammond, Indiana.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved his family deeply. Jesse worked in a factory, was a mechanic, and at one time worked...

Feb 24, 2015

74 year old, Lawrence W. Hardesty of DeMotte, passed away February 24, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee Illinois.

On February 21, 1941 Lawrence was born to Delmar and Mary (Spink) Hardesty in Gary, Indiana. Lawrence owned Hardesty Auto Service and he repaired the trucks for the Hammond Times. On July 31, 1999 he married the love of his life,...

Feb 9, 2015

Toni Lynn Roberts, 46 years old, of Rensselaer passed away February 9, 2015.

On June 9, 1968, Toni was born to Emmett and Edna (Cunningham) Terry in Crown Point, Indiana. Toni graduated from Lowell High School. On May 9, 1998 Toni married Ronnie Roberts in Shelby, Indiana. Toni enjoyed being a housewife and mother.

Toni is survived by her loving...

Feb 5, 2015

71 year old, Ronald E. Walczak of DeMotte passed away February 5, 2015 at his home with his loving family around him.

On September 27, 1943, Ronald was born to Eugene and Aileen Walczak in Hammond, Indiana. Ronald served in the United States Air Force. He then married Carole Picciariello on May 25, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois at Sacred Heart...

Feb 1, 2015

71 year old, Paul Hopkins of Rensselaer passed away February 1, 2015 at his home.

On September 6, 1943, Paul was born to Hargus and Myrtle (nee: Allen) Hopkins in Salyersville, Kentucky. Paul was a Union Carpenter for Local 41.

Paul is survived by his daughters: Wanda (Bob) Kessler, Louise (Darrell) Alexander, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Tete ‘Silas’...

Jan 22, 2015

54 year old, Don R. Clark Jr., of DeMotte passed away January 22, 2015.

On November 1, 1960 Don was born to Don Sr. and Alice ‘Ermagene’ (nee: Winebrenner) Clark in Gary, Indiana. Don married Christina Boykin (who preceded him) on April 16, 1984. Don was employed in the HVAC field. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge of...

Jan 22, 2015

73 year old, Mary Ann Messer, of Rensselear passed away January 22, 2015.

On February 21, 1941, Mary Ann was born to Vollie and Eliza (Sexton) Whitaker in Jasper County Indiana. Mary Ann married David Messer on July 14, 1956 in Momence, Illinois. She was a factory worker, a housewife who loved her farm animals and watching her humming birds....

Jan 16, 2015

72 year old, James W. Guertin of Wheatfield passed away January 16, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Crown Point, Indiana.

On December 30, 1942, James was born to Exor and Mary (Trumble) Guertin in Kankakee, Illinois. James served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. On November 4, 1967, James married the love of his life, Zilla Mae...

Jan 15, 2015

70 year old, John Norris of Rensselaer, passed away January 15, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center with his loving family around him.

 

On March 22, 1944, John was born to Elmer and Gertrude (French) Norris in Ludington, Michigan. John served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He married the love of his life, Audrey Potter on...

Jan 14, 2015

86 year old, Gertrude Vliek of DeMotte, passed away January 14, 2015 at Aperion Care of DeMotte.

On April 14, 1928, in Michigan, Gertrude was born to Harold and Dorothy (Doxtater) Drake. She graduated from Hammond High School. Gertrude married George Vliek on December 29, 1946, in Michigan.  George and Gertrude owned the Griffith Family Market.

Gertrude is survived by her...