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

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 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 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...

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

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 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 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 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 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...