Obituaries
Gary Lee Whitaker
Nov 29, 2012
61 year old, Gary Lee Whitaker of Wheatfield, passed away November 29, 2012.
On October 17, 1951, Gary was born to Dyral and Joan (nee: Gulbransen) Whitaker in Rensselaer, Indiana. Gary was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed life, his family and friends. Gary worked at Tri-State Steel and Sandy Pines Golf Course for many years.
Gary is...
William H. Olson
Nov 26, 2012
53 year old, William H. Olson of San Pierre, passed away November 26, 2012.
On March 26, 1959, William was born to Harold L. Olson and Mary (nee: Claussen) Asher in Valparaiso, Indiana. William graduated from Valparaiso Schools and worked in the tool room at Van Guard for 10 years. He was a member of the Medaryville United Methodist...
Ramiro Hernandez
Nov 21, 2012
85 year old, Ramiro Hernandez of Wheatfield passed away November 21, 2012 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center of Hobart with is loving family around him.
He was born in Gary, Indiana on January 7, 1927. He was a graduate of the Gary School System and was a dry cleaner by trade.
He is survived by his wife...
Tanneke A. Fase
Nov 19, 2012
97 year old, Tanneke A. Fase of DeMotte, passed away November 19, 2012 at her home.
On October 7, 1915 Tanneke was born to Hank and Cornelia (nee: VanDrunlan) Overbeeke in Zaamslag, Netherlands. She graduated from school and attended 2 years of college. She taught sewing and cooking classes in the Netherlands. She married Frederick DeVisser in 1945, who...
John 'Jack' L. DeMoss
Nov 16, 2012
81 year old, John ‘Jack’ L. DeMoss of Wheatfield passed away November 16, 2012 in Rensselaer, Indiana.
On September 4, 1931, Jack was born to Louis and Jessie (nee: Daniels) DeMoss in Rensselaer, Indiana. Jack graduated from Fair Oaks Schools. On July 29, 1950, he married the love of his life: Naomi Conley in Rensselaer, Indiana. Jack farmed, was...
Jacob 'Jack' Fischer
Nov 9, 2012
79 year old, Jacob ‘Jack’ Fischer, of Wheatfield passed away November 9, 2012, after a long illness.
On September 15, 1933, Jack was born to Gustav & Louise (nee: Rubin) Fischer in Blue Island, Illinois. Jack was a graduate of Wheatfield High School and married Edith Marie Dunham on July 4, 1955 in Wheatfield, Indiana. He was an employee...
James E. Neeley
Oct 31, 2012
46 year old, James E. Neeley of Medaryville passed away October 31, 2012.
On March 30, 1966, James was born to James and Sharon (nee: Howard) Neeley in Rensselaer, Indiana. James has been a lifetime area resident and worked as a laborer for the Local 41 out of Hammond.
James is survived by his fiance’ Teresa Rowe, daughter:...
Clarence R Gilbert
Oct 31, 2012
83 year old, Clarence R. Gilbert of DeMotte, passed away October 31, 2012.
On September 9, 1929, Clarence was born to Thurman and Lydia (nee: Sapp) Gilbert in Kokomo, Indiana. Clarence was a Marine veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW in Rensselaer. He was also a member of the...
William N. Wheeler
Oct 19, 2012
73 year old, William N. Wheeler, of Wheatfield, passed away October 19, 2012.
On March 14, 1939, Bill was born to Claude and Leatha Wheeler in Chicago, Illinois. Bill was a truck driver by trade and drove for the Teamsters Local 135. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge 642, in Wheatfield.
Bill is survived by...
James V. Gilbert
Oct 18, 2012
74 year old, James V. Gilbert of Fair Oaks passed away October 18, 2012.
On March 29, 1938, James was born to Verlin & Flora (Smith) Gilbert in Kokomo, Indiana. James was a lifetime area resident who was a truck driver by trade. On April 2, 1956 James married the love of his life Christine DeMoss in Rensselaer, Indiana....
Althalee R. Dobson
Oct 10, 2012
Althalee R. Dobson, 67, of (Kniman) DeMotte, Indiana, and Bradenton, Florida, passed away at her home in Bradenton, Florida on October 10, 2012. She was born February 16, 1945 to John and Byrdia Middelkamp. Althalee attended the Kniman and Wheatfield school system where she met James A. Dobson. They were married on August 18, 1962. Althalee was a wonderful wife,...
Glenn Spencer Sr.
Oct 5, 2012
48 year old, Glenn Spencer Sr., of Rensselaer, passed away October 5, 2012.
On August 20, 1964, Glen was born to William & Sallie (nee: Manns) Spencer in Means, Kentucky. He attended Rensselaer schools, and was a cook.
Glenn is survived by his children: Glenn (Amber) Spencer Jr., Patricia Ann Spencer, 6 grandchildren, his parents, siblings: Mason (Karen)...
Thelma A. Knip
Oct 3, 2012
85 year old, Thelma A. Knip of DeMotte, passed away October 3, 2012 on her birthday.
On October 3, 1927, Thelma was born in Chicago, Illinois to John & Frances (nee: Miller) DeFries. Thelma graduated from Wheatfield High School and attended 2 years of college. She worked in the health care industry. She was a member of the Community...
Thomas R. Weems
Sep 30, 2012
24 year old, Thomas R. Weems of Morocco, passed away September 30, 2012 from a car accident.
On August 12, 1988 Thomas was born to Tim Weems & Theresa (nee: Lourito) Cox. Thomas graduated from South Newton and worked in construction.
Thomas is survived by his parents, siblings: Lydia Weems, Danielle (Tony) Weems-Brown, Jaymes Weems, & Christina (Rob)...
Devin M. Holbrook
Sep 29, 2012
19 year old, Devin M. Holbrook of Medaryville, passed away September 29, 2012.
On August 18, 1993, Devin was born to Darrell and Robin (West) Holbrook in Valparaiso, Indiana. Devin attended West Central Schools and worked as a landscaper.
Devin is survived by: his father: Darrell Holbrook & Melinda Rowe, siblings: Joshua West, Justin West & fiance’ Elizabeth...
Marge L. Sekema
Sep 21, 2012
88 year old, Marge L. Sekema, of DeMotte passed away September 21, 2012.
On May 27, 1924 Marge was born in DeMotte to Albert and Carrie (Mauwer) Konovsky. On July 2, 1942, Marge married Paul Sekema in Knox, Indiana. Marge enjoyed being a housewife for her husband and children. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Eric J. Gross
Sep 7, 2012
34 year old, Eric J. Gross of Rensselaer passed away September 7, 2012.
On June 26, 1978, Eric was born to Terry Dean Gross Sr. and Joyce (Manns) Bulington in Rensselaer, Indiana. Eric graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1997. He worked at Talberts Manufacturing in Rensselaer, he also liked working in construction.
He is survived by his...
Sister Mary Herman Duttlinger
Sep 1, 2012
93 year old, Sister Mary Herman Duttlinger, OP of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin formerly of Wheatfield, passed away June 5, 2012.
Dorothy Elizabeth Agnes Duttlinger was born on July 27, 1918 in LaSalle Co., IL, to Charles and Theresa (nee: Schiffgans) Duttlinger. She was a member of Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield, IN. She graduated from Wheatfield High School and...
Vivian Duttlinger
Aug 31, 2012
89 year old, Vivian Duttlinger of DeMotte, passed away on August 31, 2012, at her home with her loving family around her.
On November 24, 1922, Vivian was born to James J. & Frances (nee: Finley) Kearney in Chicago, Illinois. Vivian graduated from Francesville High School in 1939. She married the love of her life, Clarence Duttlinger on April...
Joseph E. Abbott
Aug 22, 2012
88 year old, Joseph E. Abbott of Wheatfield passed away August 22, 2012.
On May 3, 1924, Joe was born to James and Margaret (nee: Hudsbeth) Abbott in McComb, Mississippi. He was the youngest of 13 children. Joe always claimed to have graduated ‘Lame Duck’ from McComb High School. Joe was a machinist for the Illinois Central Railroad for...
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