George Bogan
Jun 14, 2013
81 year old, George Bogan of Knox, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away June 14, 2013.
On January 3, 1932, George was born to Nickolai and Anna (nee: Homek) Bogan in Clevelend, Ohio. George became a U.S. Marine in 1949, and he entered in to active service on January 6, 1949. He made Cpl. on March 17, 1952, and...
Bernadine T. Richardson
Jun 13, 2013
Bernadine T. Richardson, 76 years, passed away June 13, 2013.
On July 23, 1936, Bernadine was born to Nicolas and Rachel (nee: Camperchioli) Parino, in Gary Indiana. Bernadine married Monte Richardson and they were blessed with four children, Monte Jr., Renee, Mark, and Vanessa. Bernadine loved being a mother and housewife, while she worked for State Farm in Hebron...
Norman Robert Groet
Jun 10, 2013
Norman Robert Groet of DeMotte, aged 73, passed away June 10, 2013.
Norm was born in Jasper County on October 11, 1939 to Charles and Helen (nee: Misch) Groet. On July 29, 1978, Norm married the love of his life, Sandra (nee: Jennings) Groet in DeMotte. Norm farmed his entire life. Norm loved spending time with his grandkids, ice...
Arthur Robert 'Bob' Hoffman
Jun 7, 2013
Arthur Robert “Bob” Hoffman, aged 70, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at Munster Community Hospital. Bob was born July 2, 1942 at Rensselaer, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Ida (Ausema) Hoffman. Bob attended school at Kniman and graduated from DeMotte High School. He was employed at The Hamstra Group for over 45 years where he was vice president....
Marilyn Walton
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...
Connie K. Molden
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...
Robert 'Bob' Hershman
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...
Eleanor M. Porter
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:...
Chris V. DeBoard
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,...
Ralph 'Punk' Prater
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...
Leo J. Wantola
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....
Merle G. Cooper
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...
Milburn Ricker
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...
Mark D Shidler
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...
Frances Anna Snow
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)...
Terry J. Basham
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...