Obituaries

Aug 11, 2012

87 year old, Alice Mae Whited, of DeMotte formerly of Wheatfield, passed away August 11, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family.

 

On March 8, 1925 in Jasper County Alice was born to Clinton & Frances (Fritz) Sanders. Alice Mae had 12 siblings. After growing up in Medaryville and graduating from Medaryville High School, Alice married William Delos...

Aug 10, 2012

69 year old, Martin ‘Lyle’ Kessinger of DeMotte, passed away August 10, 2012.

 

On November 30, 1942, Lyle and his twin brother, Marven were born to Marvin and Mary (nee: Roughbaugh) Kessinger in Rensselaer, Indiana. Lyle was a lifetime area resident. He married Esther Feleki on March 25, 1967 in DeMotte, Indiana. Lyle worked as a supervisor at U.S....

Aug 9, 2012

86 year old, Helen B. ‘Granny’ Mauck of Medaryville, passed away August 9, 2012 at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On September 10, 1925, Helen was born to Bill & Ethel (Paige) Grundy in Momence, Illinois. On December 16, 1967, Helen married James Mauck in Rensselaer, Indiana. Helen worked at Jasper-Pulaski Tree Nursery. She was a...

Aug 3, 2012

Aug 3, 2012

87 year old, Lafayette Hammack of Sumava Resorts, passed away August 3, 2012.

 

On October 28, 1924, Lafayette was born to Romey and Agnes L (Gunderson) Hammack in Columbus, North Dakota. Lafayette married Betty J. Tank, who preceded him. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 150 and the Eagles in Black Oak.

 

Lafayette is survived...

Jul 25, 2012

90 year old, Miriam Hope Lawyer of Wheatfield, passed away July 25, 2012.

 

On January 12, 1922, Miriam was born in Jasper County Indiana to Oscar and Clara (nee: Dunn) Stembel. Miriam attended Valparaiso University and married Charles Homer Lawyer (who precedes her). She taught students to play the piano for many years. She also was an organist for...

Jul 23, 2012

77 year old, Roscoe ‘Bud’ Wireman, of Rensselaer passed away July 23, 2012.

 

On May 22, 1935, Roscoe was born to Simon & Georgia (nee: Joseph) Wireman in Waldo, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Bud served in the United States Air Force. On October 8, 1960 Bud married the love of his life, Beverly June Nelson in Virgie, Indiana. Bud worked...

Jul 18, 2012

91 year old, Rosa M. Nelson-Darner, of Wheatfield passed away July 18, 2012 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

 

On November 12, 1920, Rosa was born to Jesse Lee & Grace (nee: Robertson) Ellis. Rosa was the owner of the original Schoolhouse Inn in Wheatfield, where she enjoyed cooking for everyone who passed through her doors.

 

Rosa is survived...

Jul 14, 2012

91 year old, Genevieve Payne of Wheatfield, formerly of North Judson, passed away July 14, 2012.

 

On March 22, 1921, Genevieve was born to Sherman and Emma (Skidmore) Payne in Removal, West Virginia. Genevieve lived in Toledo, Ohio for a while, before moving to North Judson, and then to Wheatfield. She was a factory worker.

 

Genevieve is survived...

Jul 14, 2012

77 year old, Jasper C. ‘J C’ Messer of Francesville, passed away July 14, 2012.

 

On February 3, 1935 in Knott County Kentucky, Jasper was born to Kelley and Bertha (Shephard) Messer. On July 21, 1956, J C married Norma Whitaker. J C was a construction worker with the Local 81 for 20 years.

 

J C, is survived...

Jul 12, 2012

84 year old, William ‘Bill’ Recker of DeMotte, passed away July 12, 2012 at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On September 15, 1927, William was born to William and Jessie (nee: Staal) Recker in Highland, Indiana. He graduated in 1945 from DeMotte High School. William married Corrine J. VanDyke on October 3, 1952 in Momence, Illinois....

Jul 10, 2012

89 year old, Mildred L. Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away July 10, 2012 at VNA Hospice Center.

 

On January 27, 1923, Millie was born to Charles and Vesta (Jones) Hall. Millie worked as a hairdresser for many years in Wheatfield.

 

Millie is survived by her children: Ron Wireman (special friend, Lulu), Arnold ‘Gene’ (Michaeleen) Wireman, Donna (Bob) Craig,...

Jul 9, 2012

92 year old, Rev. George Halsted, of Wheatfield, passed away July 9, 2012.

 

On March 29, 1920, George was born to George and Claudea (Myers) Halsted in Peekskill, New York. George married the love of his life, Arlene E. Scherzer, on February 7, 1953 in Freeland, MI. George was a Lutheran Minister and Salesman.

 

George is survived by...

Jun 27, 2012

78 year old, Carma Jean McMahan of Wheatfield passed away June 27, 2012, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center of Crown Point.

 

On May 3, 1934, Carma Jean was born to Dale and Mary A. (nee: Tilton) Garling in Wheatfield, Indiana. Carma Jean attended Wheatfield Schools. Carma Jean married the love of her life: Ronnie McMahon on November 18, 1950...

Jun 24, 2012

89 year old, Phillip Jonkman of Wheatfield, passed away June 24, 2012.

 

On August 18, 1922, Phillip was born to Christopher and Minnie (Vorst) Jonkman in Corsica, South Dakota. On February 14, 1946, he married the love of his life: Viola Schoon in Roselawn, Indiana. Phillip enjoyed farming and was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of...

Jun 20, 2012

Jun 20, 2012

Jun 20, 2012

74 year old, Mary ‘Jackie’ Ester, of DeMotte passed away June 20, 2012 at VNA Hospice of Valparaiso.

 

On July 27, 1937, Jackie was born in Aniston, Alabama. Jackie graduated from Coco Solo, Canal Zone, in Panama. She returned to the states to work at Illinois Bell Telephone. She enjoyed being a homemaker and listening to Bluegrass Music.

 

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Jun 17, 2012

66 year old, Adam ‘Big Man’ Wireman Jr., of Campbellsburg, passed away June 17, 2012 in Florida.

 

On November 8, 1945, Adam was born to Adam Sr. and Pearley (nee: Joseph) Wireman in Salyersville, Kentucky. Adam married Kay Clemans on July 4, 1991. Adam was a pipefitter for Local 597 for over 20 years.

 

Adam Jr. is survived...

Jun 15, 2012

74 year old, Nomai J. Flinn, of Rensselaer passed away June 15, 2012.

 

On March 26, 1938, Nomai was born to Harold & Alice (nee: Critser) Stalhandske. On March 9, 1963 Nomai married David Flinn in Crown Point, Indiana. Nomai was a Bar Tender for the VFW Post 1279 in Rensselaer for 18 years.

 

Nomai is survived by...