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86-year old, Lula Mae Drennan of DeMotte, formerly of Franklin Park, Illinois, passed away March 6, 2014, with her loving family around her.
On September 14, 1927 Lula Mae was born in Bedford, Indiana. Lula Mae married the love of her life John Albert Sr. on March 8, 1947 in Franklin Park, Illinois. She was a Postal Clerk for...
82 year old, Alberta L. Laco of Rensselaer passed away March 3, 2014.
On November 2, 1931, Alberta was born to Ernest and Stella (nee: Cox) Qualls in Granite City, Illinois. Alberta was a printer for Graphic Arts in Chicago, Illinois.
Alberta is survived by her children: Virginia (Richard) Waszak, Violet (Ricky) Fuller, Gisele Ortiz, many grandchildren, even more great-grandchildren,...
80 year old, Norma A. Cooper of DeMotte passed away February 26, 2014.
On May 16, 1933, Norma was born to Harry & Clella (Falls) Smith in Mecca, Indiana. Norma graduated from Bloomingdale High School in 1951. She married Merle G. Cooper on May 14, 1955 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Norma worked at the Rensselaer Care Center and Canterbury Place as...
66 year old, Patty Jean Albright of DeMotte, passed away February 26, 2014 at her home with her loving family around her.
On June 19, 1947 Patty was born to George and Patsy (nee: Sellers) Stavros in Hammond, Indiana. Patty was a housewife who loved taking care of her children, and grandchildren and loved to ‘craft’ & cook.
Patty...
19-year-old Garrett Scott Walts, of Frankfort Indiana formerly of Rensselaer passed away February 20, 2014.
On April 10, 1994 in Dallas, Texas, Garrett was born to Amy Walts and Gary Ballard. Garrett attended school at the Rensselaer High School.
Garrett is survived by his mother Amy (nee:Walts) and step-father Kenny Greenlee, his father Gary Ballard, siblings Brandi Walts, Brenten Walts,...
35 year old, Michael ‘Mario’ P. Lewis of Wheatfield passed away February 13, 2014.
On January 23, 1979, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Michael was born to Robert & Harriett ‘Luci’ (Seals) Lewis. Michael was a lifetime area resident. He worked at Georgia Pacific as a PCT (Product Control Tech.) at Wheatfield. Michael was a member of the Son’s of the...
34 year old, Nicole E. Hesh of Rensselaer, passed away February 9, 2014 at her home.
On December 11, 1979, Nicole was born to Frederick Blount Jr. and Robin (O’Brien) Hahn in Hammond, Indiana. Nicole was a lifetime area resident of northwest Indiana. She married Chad Hesh on October 27, 1999. Nicole attended Graceway Bible Baptist Church.
Nicole...
59 year old, Mike H. Weber passed away February 5, 2014 in Watseka, Illinois.
On July 1, 1954, Mike was born in Hammond, Indiana to Francis Weber and Mary (Dill) Miller. Mike was in the Marine Corp. Mike was a truck driver for Bork Transport for many years.
Mike is survived by his children: Elizabeth Jones and Anthony...
46 year old, Brenda Woods of Wheatfield passed away February 4, 2014 at her home with her loving family around her. Brenda was diagnosed in 2013 with stage 4, lung cancer. She fought a lengthy battle with her disease and always had a smile and was willing to do whatever her doctors requested.
On March 16, 1967 Brenda was...
60 year old, Lonnie E. Bierman of Rensselaer passed away January 31, 2014.
On November 17, 1953 in Calumet City, Illinois, Lonnie was born to Edwin Bierman & Leola (Nutt) Bierman-Werner. Lloyd Werner raised Lonnie after Edwin passed away. Lonnie was a truck driver before becoming a laborer for Local 41.
Lonnie is survived by his daughters: Michelle...
22-year-old Ian N. Connelly of Lithia, Florida passed away January 26, 2014 in Rensselaer, Indiana.
On September 25, 1991, Ian was born to Daniel and Debbie (Baillio) Connelly in Brandon, Florida. Ian was a student at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. Ian was a member of the St. Joe’s soccer team and was also an Officer’s Candidate for...
44 year old, Ashley Carl Schultz of Lafayette formerly of Wheatfield passed away at his home on January 24, 2014.
On March 8, 1969, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Ashley was born to Carl and Janice (nee: Krug) Schultz. Ashley was a lifetime area resident who worked in the retail food industry.
Ashley is survived by his father, Carl, sister:...
67 year old, Glen W. Deardorff of Wheatfield, passed away January 19, 2014 at his home.
On October 3, 1946, Glen was born to Walter H. and Adelaide (nee: Stalbaum) Deardorff, in LaPorte, Indiana. Glen graduated from Tefft High School and served in the U.S. Army. He then returned home to work the family farm.
Glen is survived...
84 year old, Gwendolyn VanKeppel, of DeMotte, passed away January 8, 2014.
On July 23, 1929, Gwendolyn was born to Casper and Grace (nee: DeFries) Belstra in Rensselaer, Indiana. Gwen graduated from DeMotte High School and was a bookkeeper for local businesses. She married Bernard VanKeppel on January 27, 1950 in DeMotte, Indiana.
Gwen is survived by her...
60 year old, Bruce E. Andrew of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away December 28, 2013.
On April 14, 1953 in Lafayette, Indiana Bruce was born to Paul Andrew and Marianna (Rommell) Andrew – Bougie. Bruce married Rhea Wise on October 29, 1972 in Illinois. Bruce was self-employed in his own business: B & R Towing. He served as a volunteer...
32 year old, Jimmy G. McMahan III, passed away December 24, 2013 at his home.
On October 9, 1981, Jimmy III was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to Jimmy G. Jr. & Kathleen (nee: Timm) McMahan. Jimmy graduated from Kouts High School and attended Ivy Tech graduating with a Computer Science degree. He worked at Target for 10+ years.
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William A Wilson age 89 of DeMotte passed away peacefully at the VNA Hospice center in Valparaiso, Dec. 9, 2013. William was retired from Conrail railroad after serving 35 years. During the second world war William serviced proudly in the United States Marine Corp. William is survived by his loving family consisting of daughters, Linda (Orville) Perry of DeMotte, Paula...
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