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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...
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...
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...
89 year old, Bethel P. Strain of Wheatfield, passed away February 18, 2013.
On December 16, 1923, Bethel was born in Parke View Township, in Jasper County, Indiana to Lloyd and Gladys (Tomlinson) Spriggs. Bethel was a lifetime area resident, graduate of Wheatfield High School in 1942. She was a homemaker, school bus driver, small business owner, 4-H leader,...
62 year old, Linda Lee Randolph of Lakeworth, Florida formerly of DeMotte passed away February 18, 2013 at Palm Beach, Florida.
On January 17, 1951, Linda was born to Frank and Eileen (nee: Denton) Leach in East Chicago, Indiana. Linda graduated from DeMotte High School in 1969. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Linda moved to...
89 year old Ludmila “Lu” (nee: Slavvkovsky) Urshel-Willsher-Hedglen of Wheatfield passed away February 9, 2013 at the Rensselaer Care Center.
Lu was born on February 8, 1924 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia to the late Martin and Mary (nee: Ilavsky) Slavvkovsky.
Lu worked at the United States Department of Treasury. Lu enjoyed reading, dancing, Italian food, good old silver screen movies,...
63-year-old Pamela M. Howard of Wheatfield passed away January 27, 2013.
On April 4, 1949, Pamela was born to William and Katheryn (nee: Ward) Nuss. Pam married Dusty Green Howard on September 16, 1966. Pam worked as a cook for Wheatfield Elementary School, at Schumacher’s in Rensselaer, at Big Dog and Oneida in California, and Cosmo Prof in Valparaiso....
48 year old, Valarie L. (Smith) Reyome of Gary passed away January 18, 2013.
Valarie was born on January 28, 1964 in Gary, Indiana. Valarie was the daughter of Will & Trudy (nee: Sutherland) Smith. Valarie worked for H K Pharmaceutical in the shipping department. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Valarie loved to visit people...
65 year old, Terry (Teresa) R. Wireman, of Indianapolis formerly of Wheatfield, passed away January 13, 2013.
On June 2, 1947, Terry was born to Ray and Heartha (nee: Larson) Brown in Hammond Indiana. Teresa worked at Kankakee Valley High School as a janitor.
Terry is survived by her children: Karen Paradis, Ron Wireman, Amy (Bill) Jones, Missy (Kenny) Smolek,...
91 year old, Peder Lauritz Pedersen of Wheatfield, passed away January 5, 2013 at his home with his loving family around him.
On August 10, 1921 Peder was born to Thorvald & Johanne Petrine (Nee: Ovnbukt) Pedersen in Kristiansund N. Norway. He served in the Norwegian Navy during WWII. On July 2, 1949 Peder married Ruth Johanne Hovde in...
24 year old, Ashton Leigh (Swan) Gross of Rensselaer, passed away December 31, 2012 at her home with her loving family and friends by her side.
On March 9, 1988, Ashton was born to William and Diane (nee: English) Swan in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ashton attended Rensselaer Central High School. On August 21, 2007, Ashton married Michael Andrew Gross in...
62 year old, Dale D. ‘Chunk’ Brunton of Parr, passed away December 29, 2012 at his home.
On April 18, 1950, Dale was born to I. Deane & Arlene (nee: Kellner) Brunton in Rensselaer, Indiana.
Dale graduated from Rensselaer Central High School in 1968 and Michigan State University. He has lived in Parr for over 59 years. Dale...
55 year old, Terry D. Lahman of Rensselaer, passed away December 29, 2012 at his home.
On August 19, 1957, Terry was born to Ken Lahman and Barbara Murphy in South Bend, Indiana. Terry was a lifetime area resident. Terry grew up to be a caring, loyal and hard-working man. He was known for his hard work and attention...
57 year old, Walter Howes of Wheatfield, passed away December 25, 2012.
On June 13, 1955, Walter was born to Norman Jr. and Julia (nee: Bailey) Howes in Mishawaka. Walter joined the U.S. Navy and lived in San Diego, California for a period of time. He then returned to Indiana and married Michele ‘Shelly’ Stone on July 1, 1995...
88 year old, Walter Ester Sr. of DeMotte, passed away December 23, 2012.
On September 28, 1924, Walt was born to Charles H. and Ann G. (nee: Vavruska) Ester in North Dakota. Walt joined the Coast Guard - Merchant Marine. Later in life, Walt married Mary ‘Jackie’ on June 16, 1983 in Kentucky. Walt worked at Johnson Transfer and...
90 year old, Marion P. Gibson of Holister, Missouri passed away December 21, 2012.
On September 14, 1922, Marion was born to Earl and Hazel (nee: Murphy) Wilson in Bloomington, Illinois. On September 14, 1946, Marion married Clement R. Gibson. Marion enjoyed being a homemaker.
Marion is survived by her children: Edward (Linda) Gibson, Dwayne (Juanita) Gibson, Mary...
24 year old, Eric K. Blount Sr. of Shelby passed away December 19, 2012.
On February 15, 1988, Eric was born to Frederick Blount Jr. and Robin (nee: O’Brien) Hahn in Hammond, Indiana. Eric participated in R.O.T.C. in high school and was a factory worker.
Eric is survived by his son: Eric Blount Jr., mother: Robin (Guy) Hahn,...
61 year old, Louise Fitzpatrick of DeMotte, passed away December 9, 2012.
On December 11, 1950, Louise was born to Bernard & Marie Michiels in Chicago, Illinois. Louise graduated from Lowell High School. On March 29, 1969, Louise married Larry R. Fitzpatrick in Hebron, Indiana. Louise taught pre-school at D. U. M. C. She was a member of the...
Mary M. Caldanaro, age 65, of Rensselaer, passed away on December 3, 2012, at her home with her loving family around her. Mary was born to John and Agnes (nee: Nagel) Takacs in Rensselaer on December 8, 1946. She graduated from DeMotte High School in 1965. On July 31, 1965, she married Richard Caldanaro. Mary was a member of Sorrowful...
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