Obituaries

May 30, 2013

Marilyn Walton, age 55, of Rensselaer, IN, passed away May 30, 2013. Marilyn was born April 24, 1958 in Knox, IN, the daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Tunis) Bacewic. Marilyn married Michael W. Walton on November 22, 1986.

Marilyn was educated in the Rensselaer Schools. She had worked as a factory worker in Monon.

Marilyn is survived by her loving...

May 21, 2013

68 year old, Connie K. Molden of Wheatfield, passed away May 21, 2013. Connie was born on October 11, 1944 to Cecil and Ruby (nee: Garland) Mitchell in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Connie married Melvin Molden on April 9, 1977 in Hebron, Indiana. Connie was a housewife who loved to take care of the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

 

Connie is survived...

May 17, 2013

75 year old Robert ‘Bob’ Hershman, of Rensselaer, passed away May 17, 2013 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born on March 28, 1938, to Otis and L. Gladys (nee: Elliott) Hershman at home in Jasper County. He attended Kniman and Wheatfield schools. Bob farmed locally, worked at McGill’s Manufacturing and Schumacher Electric, and retired from Omni...

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...