Obituaries

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....

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Sep 28, 2014

69 year old, Carol L. Ebert of Wheatfield passed away September 28, 2014

On June 15, 1945, Carol was born to Carl “Kelly” and Cecile (Latta) Shelhart in Valparaiso, Indiana. She worked at Glove Manufacturing for 15 years.

Carol is survived by husband: Dan Ebert, children: Carl (Roe) Ebert, Hope (Tom) Rainwater, Mechele Ebert, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-granchildren, sibilings: Jean...

Sep 21, 2014

70 year old, Robert Louis Davis of Rensselaer, passed away September 21, 2014 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, in Crown Point, Indiana.

On March 6, 1944, in Jasper County Indiana, Robert was born to Lester E. and Shirley L. (Spiece) Davis. Robert was a lifetime area resident. Robert worked as a construction worker. He was a member of the Wheatfield...

Sep 18, 2014

94 year old, Reka Eenshuistra of DeMotte, passed away on September 18, 2014 with her loving family around her.

On April 22, 1920 in DeMotte, Indiana Reka was born to Wietse and Anna (Kingma) Eenshuistra. Reka was a lifetime area resident. She attended First Reformed Church “Dutch Coroner” of DeMotte. Reka loved being a home maker all of her life.

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Sep 1, 2014

Haldon (Allen) Spriggs 82, of Wheatfield, IN passed away Monday morning September 1, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Allen was born in Jasper County, Indiana at home on December 25, 1931. Allen is the son of Lucy (Walker) Spriggs and Otha Spriggs.  He was a resident of Wheatfield, Indiana for 46 years.  On July...

Sep 1, 2014

66 year old, Barbara Annette Tolleson, of Wheatfield passed away at her home with her loving family around her on September 1, 2014.

On September 6, 1947, Barbara was born to Henry Anderson and Lillian A. Pearl (Thomas) Rich in Anadarko, Oklahoma. She graduated from Lawton High School and spent 2 years at Bible school. On February 3, 1968 Barbara...

Aug 31, 2014

68 year old, Robert McIntyre of DeMotte, passed away August 31, 2014, at University of Illinois, in Chicago, Illinois.

On March 30, 1946, Robert was born to Guy McIntyre & Dorothy (Barger) Crissman in Hillville, Pennsylvania. Robert was in the U.S. Navy and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, was a HAZMAT truck driver for Praxair, worked for Teamsters Local...

Aug 29, 2014

Aug 29, 2014

85 year old, Lois DeVries of DeMotte, went to be with our Lord on August 29, 2014.

On June 4, 1929, Lois was born in DeMotte, to Martin and Sena (Walstra) Hoffman.  Lois graduated from DeMotte High School in 1947. Lois married the love of her life, Kenneth DeVries on March 29, 1949 in DeMotte, Indiana. She was a lifetime...

Aug 26, 2014

82 year old, Grace D. Davis of DeMotte passed away August 26, 2014 at her home.

On November 4, 1931, Grace was born to William and Ada (Burgett) Alexander in Lisbon, North Dakota. Grace married James M Davis on March 25,1950. Grace worked as an insurance agent. She attended the Christian Church of DeMOTTE.

Grace is survived by her daughters:...

Aug 24, 2014

Sheila J. Lintner, age 60, of Wheatfield passed away August 24, 2014.

On December 19, 1953, Sheila was born to Dean and Norma Jean (Vaughn) Sayers in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Sheila married Dave Lintner on June 28, 1980 at St. Michael’s in Hebron. She worked at Kountry Kitchen for 13 years, Marti’s Place for 5 years, and Tysen’s deli for...

Aug 22, 2014

33 year old, Charles ‘Chuckie’ Clouse of Rensselaer passed away August 22, 2014 with his loving family around him.

On February 16, 1981 in Rensselaer, Indiana Chuckie was born to Jeff G. Clouse and Gail (Cunningham) Ackerman in Rensselaer, Indiana. Chuckie was a lifetime area resident and received a certificate of completion from Rensselaer High School.

Chuckie is survived by...

Aug 5, 2014

50 year old, Susie Bailey of Rensselaer passed away August 5, 2014.

On April 13, 1964, Susie was born to James Allen and Ethel Campbell in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a C.N.A., fork truck driver, laborer, and worked at Donaldson’s.

Susie is survived by her sons: Josep Allen, Jacob Bailey, grand-daughter: Annessa Wireman, Siblings: Sadie Wireman, Frances (Rick) Rowe, Sylvania...

Aug 4, 2014

82 year old, Bernard James Craig of DeMotte, passed away August 4, 2014.

On August 24, 1931, Bernard was born to Joseph and Mary (Dapkus) Craig in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Bernard was a mechanical engineer for MI-Jack before he retired.

Bernard is survived by his children: Catherine (Howard) Kendys, Norm (Sandy) Craig, Cindy (Tim)...

Aug 2, 2014

80 year old, Doris I. Dahn of Medaryville, passed away August 2, 2014.

On September 19, 1933, Doris was born in Kouts to Elmer & Elsie (Peer) Cambe. Doris graduated from Winamac High School. Doris married Frederic Hugo Dahn Sr. at St. John’s United Church of Christ on November 13, 1955. She worked at the Jasper Pulaski State Tree Nursery...

Jul 28, 2014

71 year old, Dollie Frinkel of Winamac passed away July 28, 2014.

On September 22, 1942, Dollie was born in Decoy, McGoffin County, Kentucky. Dollie was a laborer and factory worker. She attended the Goodway Baptist Church.

Dollie is survived by her husband: Paul Frinkel, son: Lonnie (Connie) Howard, 3 grandchildren: Lonnie Howard Jr., Ballard John Howard, & Shane Curtis...