Obituaries

Dec 30, 2014

Dec 30, 2014

90 year old, Esther Richards of Rensselaer, passed away December 30, 2014 at her home.

On March 30, 1924, Esther was born in DeMotte, Indiana to Joseph and Martha (Volkmann) Ruisard. Esther graduated from DeMotte High School. She loved working at Wal-Mart in the ladies department, and did so until she was 85 years old. Esther loved watching birds during...

Dec 22, 2014

85 year old, Gloria J. Motylewski of Francesville, passed away December 22, 2014.

On December 6, 1929, Gloria was born in Brookfield, Illinois to Russel and Henrietta (Liska) Gross. Gloria attended Lion’s Township Schools in Illinois. She worked for Illinois Bell, which is now AT&T as a secretary for 20 years. Gloria married the love of her life George J....

Dec 12, 2014

21 year old Tyler D. Mendyke of Wheatfield, passed away December 12, 2014.

On September 15, 1993 Tyler was born in Crown Point, Indiana. Tyler attended Kankakee Valley High School and worked for Fritz Enterprises, USS Gary Works. Tyler was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post 406. Tyler loved hunting deer and fishing.

Tyler is survived by...

Dec 2, 2014

59 year old, David R. Long of Wheatfield, passed away December 2, 2014, at Porter Regional Hospital.

On September 9, 1955, David was born to Irvin E. and Clara B. (Crawford) Long in Marion, Illinois. David was a Recreational Counselor for Westville Correction Facilities for over 20+ years. He loved hunting, fishing, collecting antiques, and going to the movies. He...

Nov 27, 2014

69 year old, Richard Duttlinger of Wheatfield passed away November 27, 2014 at Porter Regional Hospital.

On January 7, 1945, Richard was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Charles Joseph Duttlinger and Agnes (Jachim) Duttlinger. Rich was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Kouts high school, attended Purdue for 2 years, served in the Peace Corps for 3 years in...

Nov 27, 2014

Nov 26, 2014

54 year old, Lisa Stalbaum of San Pierre passed away November 26, 2014 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso, Indiana.

On December 1, 1959 in Rensselaer, Indiana, Lisa was born to Pearl and Vertis (Conley) Noble. Lisa was a homemaker, and Special Education Aide at North Judson – San Pierre Schools. Lisa was affiliated with the St. Luke Community Church of...

Nov 21, 2014

43 year old, Richard A. Henke of Medaryville passed away November 21, 2014.

On November 6, 1971, Rich was born to Stephen A and Roberta (Fugate) Henke in Gary, Indiana. Rich graduated from West Central High School and enjoyed being a truck driver. He married the love of his life Amanda Bigbie on October 11, 2014.  Rich also loved hunting...

Nov 19, 2014

62 year old, Judy Lee (Nee: Girard) Clayburg of Hobart formerly of DeMotte, passed away November 19, 2014 at VNA Hospice Center.

On April 11, 1952, Judy was born to Leonard Basil Girard and Violet (Timmons) Girard in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a lifetime area resident. Judy worked as a foreman at Reb Steel. She loved reading, listening to music,...

Nov 17, 2014

73 year old, Agnes Marie Sanders, of Wheatfield, passed away on November 17, 2014 at her home with her loving family around her.

On March 29, 1941, Agnes was born to John and Mary (Riedel) Gassner in Hammond, Indiana. She graduated from Hammond High School, and married the love of her life, Ora Sanders on July 24, 1965, in Lake...

Nov 9, 2014

78 year old, Wright “Duane” Armstrong of Rensselaer, passed away November 9, 2014 with his family around him.

On September 29, 1936, Duane was born to Wright and Jessie (Odle) Armstrong on the farm in Kniman, Jasper County, Indiana.  On October 19th 1960 he married the love of his life Joyce Cambe in San Pierre, Indiana. Duane was a laborer...

Oct 26, 2014

48 year old, Jerald McCallister Jr., of Schnieder/Lowell, Indiana passed away October 26, 2014.

On December 18, 1965 Jerald Jr. was born in Hammond, Indiana to Jerald and Elizabeth (Hepner) McCallister-Pote. Jerald graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. He worked as a factory worker at the Carbon plant.

Jerald McCallister Jr. is survived by his daughter: Christina McCallister, one grandchild,...

Oct 23, 2014

89 year old, Evelyn M. Butler of Rensselaer, passed away October 23, 2014.

On December 21, 1924, in Parr, Indiana, Evelyn was born to Elwyn and Millie (Curtain) Mattocks. Evelyn was a lifetime area resident, she married Edwin H. Butler. Evelyn worked as a book keeper for WRIN, and Brooks Motors of Rensselaer. She attended Parr Baptist Church.

Evelyn is...

Oct 21, 2014

80 year old, John R. Sebella of DeMotte, passed away October 21, 2014 at his home.

On October 20, 1934, John was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to John R. and Cathering (Gay) Sebella. On January 13, 1966 he married Harriett Milenki in Vero Beach, Florida. He worked as a Carpenter for the Local 1005. John was a member of...

Oct 21, 2014

40 year old, Wendi R. Pearson, of Thayer, passed away on October 21, 2014.

On August 2, 1974, Wendi was born in Hammond, Indiana to Mark and Merri (Allred) Saboff. Wendi married the love of her life, Jeff Pearson, on May 17, 1996 in Fowler, Indiana. She was an RN. Wendi was a home health care & hospice nurse for...

Oct 20, 2014

Oct 20, 2014

56 year old, Douglas A. Bessette of San Pierre, passed away October 20, 2014 at his home.

On November 6, 1957, Douglas was born to Arthur and Anna M (Herr) Bessette in Gary, Indiana. Doug was a mechanic for Morris Motor for the last few years.

Doug is survived by his siblings: Ardith Stansell, Ann Marie (David) Charnes, Nancy (Jim)...

Oct 19, 2014

85 year old, Majorie Ann Cannon-Caldwell-Hughes “Pee Wee”, 85, of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away on October 19, 2014, after a long battle with cancer.

On January 10, 1929, Marjorie was born to Lawson & Amy (Fuller) Cannon in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. She was originally from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and also lived in Hammond, Indiana. She married Delmar Caldwell of Walnut...

Oct 7, 2014

48 year old, Robert L. Young of Fair Oaks passed away October 7, 2014 at his home as a result of his accident last November.

On October 19, 1965, Robert was born in Hammond, Indiana to Lynn and Veda (Johnson) Young. Robert worked for Ford Motor Company on the assembly line for 25 years. He attended the Full Gospel Tabernacle....