Pearl L. Atkinson
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)...
Arthur 'Jim' Hentschel
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...
Betty L Bliss
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...
Janet 'Sue' Harrison
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...
Ed Shonk
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...
Helen Will
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...
Clifford 'Butch' Wolford
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...
Carl C. Caudill
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...
Bethel P. Strain
Feb 18, 2013
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,...
Linda Lee Randolph
Feb 18, 2013
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...
Lu Hedglen
Feb 9, 2013
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,...
Pamela M. Howard
Jan 27, 2013
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....
Valarie L. Reyome
Jan 18, 2013
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...
Teresa R. Wireman
Jan 13, 2013
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,...
Peder Lauritz Pedersen
Jan 5, 2013
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...
Ashton Leigh Gross
Dec 31, 2012
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...
Terry D. Lahman
Dec 29, 2012
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...
Dale D. 'Chunk' Brunton
Dec 29, 2012
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...
Walter Howes
Dec 25, 2012
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...
Walter Ester Sr.
Dec 23, 2012
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...