Obituaries

May 14, 2013

46 year old, Christopher V. DeBoard of Wheatfield, passed away May 14, 2013.

 

On January 4, 1967 Christopher was born to Bufford and Loella (nee: Conley) DeBoard in Rensselaer, Indiana. Chris was a forklift driver for Crown Brick in Crown Point. He married Stephanie Songer in 2011.

 

Christopher is survived by his wife: Stephanie, daughters: Kyra (Mike) Nunez,...

May 14, 2013

74 year old, Eleanor M. Porter of Kniman, passed away May 14, 2013 at her home.

 

On August 1, 1938, Eleanor was born to Louie and Elfreda (nee: Schultz) Herre in Rensselaer, Indiana. Eleanor worked as a factory worker for Intec in Morocco. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

 

Eleanor is survived by her children:...

May 10, 2013

65 year old, Ralph ‘Punk’ Prater, of Medaryville, formerly of DeMotte, passed away May 10, 2013, at his home.

 

On August 29, 1947, Ralph was born in Rensselaer. He attended school at DeMotte. Ralph worked at Fase’s, Ferrellgas, and Harv’s Welding. Ralph was known and loved by all who met him. He loved junkin’ and helped at the DeMotte...

May 4, 2013

75 year old, Leo J. Wantola of Wheatfield, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at his home.

 

On September 9, 1937, Leo was born to Rudolph and Roselia (nee: Kowalczyk) Wantola in Wheatfield, Indiana. Leo graduated from Tefft High School in 1957. In 1963, Leo became a farmer and an Operating Engineer for the Local 150 for 40 years....

Apr 27, 2013

77 year old, Merle G. Cooper of DeMotte, passed away April 27, 2013.

 

On December 10, 1935, Merle was born in Wheatfield, Indiana to Niles V. and Ruby Belle (nee: Graham) Cooper.   On May 14, 1955 Merle married Norma Smith in Valparaiso, Indiana. Merle worked as a millwright at Indiana General for 30 years. He was a member of...

Apr 25, 2013

83 year old, John Milburn Ricker of Rensselaer, formerly of Wheatfield passed away April 25, 2013.

 

On January 6, 1930, Milburn was born to Hershal and Celia Mae (Hensley) Ricker in Greenville, Tennessee. Milburn married Lois Mize at the DeMotte Methodist Church. Milburn worked for Jim Longstreth as a fabricator and then worked for Christian Haven as a maintenance...

Apr 21, 2013

Apr 21, 2013

Mark D. Shidler, 56 years old, of Medaryville, passed away April 21, 2013 at his home surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved.

 

On March 25, 1957 Mark was born in Winamac, Indiana. Mark graduated from West Central High School in 1975. Mark married the love of his life, Denise Hayes on March 22, 1980...

Apr 12, 2013

Apr 12, 2013

Apr 12, 2013

84 year old, Frances Anna Snow of Wheatfield passed away April 12, 2013 at her home.

 

On January 4, 1929, Frances was born in Chicago, Illinois. Frances married Ronald G. Snow on June 27, 1958. Frances worked at the Horn Chocolate Factory and enjoyed being a housewife.

 

Frances is survived by her children: Ron Snow and Joe (Heather)...

Apr 12, 2013

50 year old, Terry J. Basham of DeMotte passed away April 12, 2013 at his home.

On July 2, 1962 Terry was born to John H. & Bonnie (Tate) Basham in San Diego, California. Terry attended North Newton schools. Terry was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Terry worked for the Post Tribune and Rensselaer Republican newspapers.

 

 

Terry...

Mar 24, 2013

99 year old, Pearl L. Atkinson of DeMotte passed away March 24, 2013.

 

On December 10, 1913, Pearl was born to Will and Ella (Ingram) Sacrider in Blytheville, Arkansas. Pearl was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Church of DeMotte. 

 

Pearl is survived by her daughters: Naomi Jean (nee: Malone) & Jack Ward, Imo (nee: Keller)...

Mar 18, 2013

70 year old Arthur “Jim” Hentschel of Wheatfield passed away on March 18, 2013 at the VNA Hospice Center with his loving family around him. Art “Jim” was born in Gary Indiana on July 20 1942 to the late Carl and Marie (nee: Eckhardt) Hentschel.  He work as a stockman for NIPSCO, and had served in the United State Army...

Mar 10, 2013

73 year old, Betty L. Bliss of DeMotte, passed away March 10, 2013 at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On December 19, 1939, Betty was born to Conrad and Lucille (nee: Whitehead) Bennett in Centertown, Kentucky. Betty married Earl B. Bliss on January 28, 1961 in Gary, Indiana. Betty loved being a homemaker. She attended English...

Mar 5, 2013

71 year old, Janet ‘Sue’ Harrison of DeMotte, passed away March 5, 2013.

 

On March 24, 1941, Sue was born to Arno F. and Alyce (Hallberg) Miller in Gary, Indiana. Sue grew up in the Chesterton & Valparaiso areas.  On August 5, 1961, Sue married the love of her life Robert ‘Bob’ Harrison in Chesterton. Sue drove bus for...

Mar 1, 2013

76 year old Edward “Eddie” Shonk of DeMotte formerly of Hammond passed away March 1, 2013 with his loving family around him.

 

Eddie was born in East Chicago, Indiana on January 18, 1937 to the late Clinton and Anna (nee: Weinke) Shonk. Eddie married Sandra (Rush) on May 6, 1966 in East Chicago Indiana. Eddie was a printer, former...

Feb 28, 2013

76 year old, Helen Will of Wheatfield, passed away February 28, 2013 in Valparaiso, Indiana.

 

Helen was born on July 24, 1936 to Joseph and Theresa Lysek in Gary, Indiana.  Helen married Harry E. Will Sr. on October 20, 1951 in Chesterton, Indiana. She worked at Glen Park Bakery in Gary for 20+ years.

 

Helen is survived by...

Feb 23, 2013

64 year old, Clifford “Butch” Wolford of Medaryville, passed away February 23, 2013, at the Winamac Hospital.

 

On August 7, 1948, Clifford was born in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a lifetime area resident. Clifford worked as a laborer at Monon Trailer.

 

Clifford is survived by his children: Robert Wolford, Melinda Catt, Tonya Godina, Rhonda Cornett, 6 grandchildren and...

Feb 20, 2013

     

70 year old Carl C. Caudill passed away February 20, 2013 at Parkview Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana following an automobile accident.

 

On June 12, 1942 Carl was born to Kelly Caudill and Hazel (nee: Collins) Caudill-Davis, in Magoffin County Ky.  Carl attended Wheatfield High School and worked for the United States Government in the department...