Jack McCarty
May 12, 2014
34 year old, Jack Mc Carty of Medaryville passed away May 12, 2014.
On January 3, 1980, Jack was born to William and Linda (Patton) Mc Carty in Michigan City, Indiana. Jack was a lifetime area resident who worked for the Carpenter’s Union 1005.
Jack is survived by his parents: William & Linda, children: Lizzie, William, Matthew & Carly, and...
Mary A. Lovell
May 11, 2014
84 year old, Mary A. Lovell of San Pierre formerly of DeMotte, passed away May 11, 2014.
On September 11, 1929, Mary was born in Cordova, Alabama to Rueal and Nettie (nee: Pitchford) Ware. On February 12, 1949 Mary married Carl Lovell. Mary worked in the manufacturing industry. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Crown Point, Indiana.
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Beatrice 'Aunt Bea' Rust
May 4, 2014
91 year old, Beatrice ‘Aunt Bea’ Rust of Wheatfield, passed away May 4, 2014 at her home.
On October 8, 1922 in McGuffy County, Ohio, Bea was born to Frank and Minnie (nee: Salyer) Whitaker. Bea’s family moved to Wheatfield while she was an infant. She attended school until the 10th grade. Bea worked during WWII and the Korean War...
Ruth Hoyes
Apr 9, 2014
82 year old, Ruth Hoyes of Rensselaer, passed away April 9, 2014.
On December 30, 1931, Ruth was born to Samuel and Effie (Fairchild) Burroughs in Monon, Indiana. Ruth graduated from Monon High School in 1949, and married the love of her life, Floyd ‘Snook’ Hoyes on February 12, 1950 in Monon, Indiana. Ruth worked as an Administrative Assistant at...
Ruth Harriet Swart
Mar 19, 2014
88 year old, Ruth Harriet Swart of DeMotte, passed away March 19, 2014.
On June 11, 1925, Ruth Harriet was born in Highland, Indiana to Nick and Johanna (Ooms) Swart. Ruth Harriet graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1942. She worked as a cashier for DeKock’s Grocery in DeMotte, worked at the ASCS office in Rensselaer, and was a clerk...
Joan Musgrove
Mar 12, 2014
79 year old, Jacqueline “Joan” Musgrove, of DeMotte, formerly of Hessville, passed away on March 12, 2014 at her home.
On November 8, 1934 Joan was born to Lowell E. and Christine F. (nee: Wheeler) Hohl in Ft. Benning, Georgia. Joan has lived in the Wheatfield area, in Wisconsin, and has returned to DeMotte in 2011 to live with her...
Alan R. Knip
Mar 11, 2014
66 year old, Alan R. Knip of Wheatfield, passed away March 11, 2014 with his loving family all around him.
On July 14, 1947, Alan was born to Cornelius ‘Neal’ and Thelma (nee: DeFries) Knip. Alan enjoyed driving truck and he really enjoyed farming these last few years. He was a member of the Son’s of American Legion Post...
Dixie J. Smith
Mar 11, 2014
67 year old, Dixie J. Smith of Wheatfield passed away March 11, 2014, at her home with her loving family around her.
On November 16, 1946, Dixie was born to Clarence Tucker and Gerri (Woodruff) Tucker-Kersey. Dixie married the love of her life, Robert E. Smith on December 24, 1969. Dixie loved being a housewife.
Dixie is survived by her...
Lula Mae Drennan
Mar 6, 2014
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...
Alberta L. Laco
Mar 3, 2014
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,...
Norma A. Cooper
Feb 26, 2014
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...
Patty Jean Albright
Feb 26, 2014
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...
Garrett Scott Walts
Feb 20, 2014
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,...
Michael 'Mario' P. Lewis
Feb 13, 2014
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...
Nicole E. Hesh
Feb 9, 2014
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...
Mike H. Weber
Feb 5, 2014
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...
Brenda Woods
Feb 4, 2014
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...