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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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
65 year old, Jo Ann Pyzynski of Fair Oaks passed away January 12, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Hospice Center.
On November 9, 1949, Jo Ann was born to Clyde and Mary (Cory) Skinner in Hammond, Indiana. Jo Ann was a lifetime area resident. She worked for Reeder Auto Group as a factory worker for 15 years, and was a member...
80 year old, James Gourko of Wheatfield, passed away January 1, 2015 at his home.
On February 14, 1934, James was born in Gary, Indiana to Christos (Chris) and Anna (nee: Schizco) Gourko. James attended Tefft schools and graduated in 1953. After high school James was an ammunition handler, then in 1955 he worked for Thermal Products in North Judson,...
79 year old Walter K. Isaily of Wheatfield passed away December 31, 2014.
On October 5, 1936 in Hebron, in Palistine, Walter was born to Khaled and Rasmia Isaily. Walter graduated from Israel schools and attended college there. He came to America and attended school to become a surgeon. Walter married Janis Williams on December 23, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois.
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