Obituaries
Robin R. Steele
Feb 22, 2024
71 year old, Robin L. Steele, of Wheatfield, passed away February 22, 2024, at her home, with her loving family around her.
On September 12, 1952, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Robin was born to Howard and Juanita (Robbins) Marshall. She graduated from DeMotte High School, and married the love of her life, Homer Steele, on May 26, 1972, at the DeMotte United...
John L. Gooden
Feb 22, 2024
87 year old, John L. Gooden, of Wheatfield, passed away February 22, 2024, with his family around him.
On September 4, 1936, John was born to Thomas and Ruth (Casey) Gooden, in Herrin, Illinois. John was a member of the Local #150 Operating Engineers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
John is survived by his children: Butch (Roger Reber) Gooden, Tina Koebcke, Keith...
Edward Myers
Feb 20, 2024
81 year old, Edward E. Myers, of Wheatfield, passed away February 20, 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.
On October 23, 1942, Ed was born to Edsel and Dorothy (Budzinski) Myers, in East Chicago, Indiana. Ed was a graduate of Purdue University, who worked as an industrial engineer at Inland Steel. He married the love of his...
Shane R. Olson
Feb 16, 2024
17 year old, Shane R. Olson, of Wheatfield, passed away February 16, 2024, as a result of a tragic auto accident.
On April 29, 2006, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Shane was born to Steven Olson and Lana Stalbaum-Olson. Shane attended Kankakee Valley High School, and worked at Marcella’s. He enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, and liked cars. Shane especially liked spending time with...
Robert 'Bob' D. Gard Jr.
Feb 7, 2024
67 year old, Robert D. Gard Jr., of DeMotte, passed away February 7 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.
On July 16, 1956, Bob was born to Robert Sr. and Sandra (Lowry) Gard, in Plymouth, Indiana. Bob was a member of the Local #697, where he worked in the Electrical/Mechanical shop. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, stock cars,...
Don Oliver
Feb 3, 2024
79 year old, Don Oliver, passed away February 3, 2024.
On February 11, 1944, Don was born to Gerritt and Irene (Hale) Oliver in Rensselaer, Indiana. Don was a Local #41, Union Laborer, retired. He married the love of his life, Mabel M. (Neeley) Oliver, on July 1, 1972, in Wheatfield at Sculley’s Church. Don liked to hunt and fish, and...
Rancie 'Dave' Jones
Feb 3, 2024
81 year old, R. David Jones, passed away February 3, 2024.
On June 23, 1942, in Newland, Indiana, Dave was born to Louis and Leona (Risner) Jones. Dave married the love of his life, Alice Stalbaum on December 14, 1962, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for Hamstra Builders. Dave enjoyed fishing, woodworking, cutting fire wood,...
Rhea Andrews
Feb 2, 2024
71 year old, Rhea Andrew, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away February 2, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.
On May 16, 1952, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Rhea was born to Earl and Betty (Hyde) Wise. She graduated from Hobart High School. Rhea married the love of her life, Bruce E. Andrew, on October 29, 1972, in Elisabethtown, Illinois....
Maudora 'Momma Jay' Foresta
Feb 1, 2024
72 year old, Maudora Jane (Denton) Foresta, ‘Momma Jay’ passed away on February 1, 2024, with loving family at her side.
Jay was born on July 19, 1951, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Viron and Naomi (Purnell) Denton. She loved thunderstorms, walking in the rain, baby ducks, classic country music, two stepping to the ‘Cotton-Eye-Joe’, the rodeo, cowboys, and their pockets.
Jay liked...
Dolores Liston
Jan 22, 2024
89 year old, Dolores Liston, of DeMotte, passed away January 22, 2024, at Bickford of Crown Point, Indiana.
On September 20, 1934, in Cedar Lake, Indiana, Dolores was born to Chester G. and Ada (Schmidt) Dickerson. Dolores graduated from Lowell High School in 1952. She married the love of her life, Eugene H. Liston, on March 12, 1955, in Columbia City,...
Delbert Lee Parkinson Jr.
Jan 16, 2024
64 year old, Delbert Lee Parkinson Jr., passed away January 16, 2024.
On March 25, 1959, in Hazel Crest, Illinois, Delbert Jr. to Delbert and Muriel (Gustafson) Parkinson Sr. He served in the U.S. Army. Delbert worked at the Twin Towers, in their maintenance department. He also did HVAC repairs. Delbert enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking and building stuff. He was a...
Edna Armstrong
Jan 16, 2024
Edna Mae (Hudak) Armstrong, 52, of Rensselaer, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Rensselaer on December 14, 1971, the daughter of Edna M. (Albright) and the late Michael D. Hudak. She graduated from Lowell High School Class of 1991. She enjoyed camping...
Sallyann P. Jones
Jan 15, 2024
Sallyann P. Jones (87) of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away January 14, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.
On March 5, 1936, Sallyann was born to Sylvester Riffel, and Ruth (Nimtz) Riffel-Cudd. Upon graduation from New Carlisle High School, Sallyann worked for the telephone company and later worked at New Prairie Jr. High School in the library...
Verna Whited
Jan 15, 2024
80 year old Verna Whited, of Valparaiso, passed away January 15, 2024.
Verna (Odle) Whited was born on October 10, 1943 to Lora and Charles Odle, Sr. in South Bend, Indiana. She was a 1962 graduate of Kouts High School. In 1965, she married the love of her life, Ted Whited. They spent every day together for 56 years until his...
Jeffrey Scott Pullins
Jan 15, 2024
66 year old, Jeffrey Scott Pullins, of DeMotte, passed away January 15, 2024 at his home.
On April 15, 1957, Jeff was born in Rensselaer, Indiana. Jeff was a floor covering sub-contractor for Thomas Flooring in DeMotte. He married the love of his life, Linda Cloose, on September 22, 1979, in Lake Village, Indiana. Jeff liked to play...
Susan E. Clemans
Jan 12, 2024
71 year old, Susan E. Clemans, of Lake Village, passed away January 12, 2024.
On April 18, 1952, Susan was born to Ernest and Maxine (Garvey) Steele in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Lowell High School. Susan worked in customer service for several different companies. She enjoyed making crafts, and sewing. She attended car shows with Denzil. Susan especially enjoyed her...
Edwin 'Ed' Coon
Jan 12, 2024
79 year old, Edwin K. Coon, of Rensselaer, passed away January 12, 2024.
On January 2, 1945, Edwin was born to Roy and Hazel (Kirby) Coon, in Crooked Creek Township, Jasper County, Illinois. Edwin was a veteran of the United States Army, and served in the Calvary during the Vietnam War. Edwin then went to work...
Ella Leslie Kopka
Jan 10, 2024
1 year old, Ella Leslie Kopka, of North Judson, passed away January 10, 2024, at Center for Hospice, Mishawaka, Indiana.
Ella was born on December 12, 2022, to Ryan and Mary (Lamentola) Kopka in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ella has a twin sister, Eva.
Ella is survived by her parents, brother: Everett, sister: Eva, grandparents: Steven (Alice) Kopka, Nancy...
Taylor-Lynn Forsythe
Jan 9, 2024
31 year old, Taylor-Lynn Forsythe, of Monticello, passed away unexpectedly January 9, 2024, at IU Health Arnett.
On May 21, 1992, Taylor was born to Michael Klatt, and Carrie (Shane) Klatt, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life: Noah Forsythe on March 15, 2014, in Monticello, Indiana. Taylor enjoyed being a housewife and taking care...
Michael C. Betts
Jan 4, 2024
Michael Charles Betts, son of Eirwen and Edward Betts, survived by his son Jacob, brothers and sisters Sandy, Judy, Brian, and Denise, grandchildren Hadlee and Harper Betts, passed away unexpectedly on January 4th, 2024.
Mike was born in Johnstown, PA on December 28, 1953. Mike started and ended his career working in the open-hearth department at Bethlehem Steel. Mike...
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