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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
William Derflinger
Aug 18, 2015
87 year old, William Derflinger of San Pierre passed away August 18, 2015.
On December 26, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana William was born to John and Addie (Williams) Derflinger. William served in the U.S. Army and married the love of his life: Alice Lynch. He was a heavy equipment operator by trade.
William is survived by his children: John Derflinger,...
Wilson Dobson
Aug 17, 2015
74 year old, Wilson Dobson of Rensselaer passed away August 17, 2015.
On November 14, 1940, in Vest, Kentucky, Wilson was born to Adam and Mary (Terry) Dobson. Wilson served in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life Shirley Shepherd on August 30, 1963 at the Oak Grove Church, Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a supervisor for the...
Nancy A. Fox
Aug 16, 2015
69 year old, Nancy A. Fox of Wheatfield, passed away August 16, 2015.
On April 28, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan, Nancy was born to Jack and Thelma (Smith) Gephart. Nancy married the love of her life, Dean Fox on August 7, 1964 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Nancy was a hairdresser by trade, and a homemaker.
Nancy is survived by her...
Charles E. Brown
Aug 15, 2015
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...
Doloris J. Hielema
Aug 13, 2015
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.
Jul 31, 2015
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...
Nancy 'Susie' Rose
Jul 27, 2015
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
Jul 24, 2015
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...
Clarence 'Pat' Harrison
Jul 22, 2015
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...
Monte L. Richardson Sr.
Jul 21, 2015
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,...
Anna Faye Messer
Jul 14, 2015
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
Jul 12, 2015
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...
Gisella Jurusz-Fischer
Jul 8, 2015
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...