Obituaries

Kenneth M. Risner

Kenneth M. Risner

Apr 23, 2012

72 year old, Kenneth M. Risner of Wheatfield, passed away April 23, 2012.

 

On June 4, 1939, Kenneth was born to Elza and Pearlie (nee: Spradling) Risner in Rensselaer, Indiana. Kenneth was a member of the National Guard, worked for Indiana General at Plant #1 for 29 years. Kenneth married Imogene “Jeannie” Steele on February 14, 1981 in Wheatfield,...

Dennis D. Brown

Dennis D. Brown

Apr 17, 2012

72 year old, Dennis D. Brown of Wheatfield, passed away April 17, 2012 in Rensselaer, Indiana.

 

On October 5, 1939, Dennis was born to Russell and Mary Anetta (nee: Hammond) Brown in Rensselaer, Indiana. Dennis was a High Lift Operator with the Songer Corporation. He was a member of the 150 Operators for 35 years.

 

Dennis is survived...

Nelda B. Shanks

Nelda B. Shanks

Apr 10, 2012

63 year old, Nelda B. Shanks of Wheatfield, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at the home of her daughter in Bloomington, Indiana.

 

Nelda was the daughter of Robert Ray and Zelma Edith (nee: Carlton) Gastineau. She graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1967 and Ball State University in 1971. She married Robert Shanks on August 21, 1976 and...

Walter A. Rude

Walter A. Rude

Apr 6, 2012

67 year old, Walter A. Rude of Fair Oaks, passed away on April 6, 2012, at Porter Hospital.

 

On October 12, 1944, Walter was born to Glendale and Rosa (nee: Brockus) Rude in Rensselaer, Indiana. Walter served in the U.S. Army

 

Walter was a lifetime area resident who worked at Indiana General for many years. Walter married the...

Roger Dwain Fox

Roger Dwain Fox

Apr 4, 2012

75 year old, Roger Dwain Fox of Wheatfield, passed away April 4, 2012 at Ritten House in Valparaiso, Indiana.

 

On July 12, 1936, Roger was born to Maurice and Leta Leona (nee: Enderton) Fox in Moline, Illinois.

 

Roger served in the U.S. Navy. On February 22, 1958, Roger married the love of his life, Phyllis Maxwell at the...

Morton M. Harrington II

Morton M. Harrington II

Mar 19, 2012

85 year old, Morton M. Harrington II passed away March 19, 2012 at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On January 3, 1927, Mort was born to Morton and Frances (nee: Kadlec) Harrington in Chicago, Illinois. Mort attended Tefft Schools and graduated in 1947. On May 19, 1949, Mort married the love of his life, Esther A....

Marie 'Annette' Pierce

Marie 'Annette' Pierce

Mar 12, 2012

53 year old, Marie ‘Annette’ Pierce of Wheatfield passed away March 12, 2012.

 

On December 25, 1958, Annette was born to Richard and Shirley Ann (nee: Simpkins) Bennett in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She graduated from Hebron High School in 1977. Annette married Randall Pierce on October 20, 1980 at the United Methodist Church in DeMotte. Annette was a lifetime...

Nora J. Whitaker

Nora J. Whitaker

Mar 3, 2012

79 year old, Nora J. Whitaker, of Wheatfield, passed away March 3, 2012 at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On December 27, 1932, Nora was born to Chester & Sallie (nee: Joseph) Miller, in Royalton, Kentucky. Nora graduated from Wheatfield High School and married Doug Whitaker on August 9, 1958, in Francesville, Indiana. Nora worked for...

Linda Ventrello

Linda Ventrello

Feb 27, 2012

57 year old, Linda Ventrello, of Wheatfield, passed away February 27, 2012 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

 

On October 13, 1954, Linda was born to Eugene and Barbara (Whorton) Lindeau in Wichita, Kansas. Linda graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, went on to become a Registered Nurse and then continued her education to the degree of a Nurse Practitioner....

Audrey V. "Snick" Veden

Audrey V. "Snick" Veden

Feb 25, 2012

83 year old, Audrey V. “Snick” Veden of Wheatfield, passed away February 25, 2012.

 

On August 28, 1928, ‘Snick’ was born to Earl and Lillian (nee: Bailey) Whited in Kouts, Indiana. ‘Snick’ graduated from Tefft High School and was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed being a homemaker. She married Ernest Veden on March 28, 1948, who preceded her...

Leo Crumrine

Leo Crumrine

Feb 15, 2012

Ham Radio Operator KA9EDR, Leo C. Crumrine 82 years old, of Wheatfield, passed away February 15, 2012.

 

On April 24, 1929, Leo was born to Francis (Neb) & Laura Crumrine in Chicago, Illinois.

 

Leo married Rosemary Conway on December 23, 1950, in Chicago. Leo worked for General American Transportation Corporation for many years as a supervisor in the...

George R Vliek

George R Vliek

Feb 12, 2012

85 year old, George R. Vliek of DeMotte, passed away February 12, 2012 with his loving family around him.

 

On April 30,1926, George was born to George H. and Ann (nee: Houseman) Vliek in Decatur, Michigan. He married Gertrude Drake on December 28, 1946 in Decatur, Michigan. George was in the Army-Air Corp, and then worked as a Produce...

Tivis Napier

Tivis Napier

Feb 11, 2012

60 year old, Tivis Napier of Morocco, passed away February 11, 2012.

 

Tivis was born on February 22, 1951 to Henderson and Mable (nee: Richie) Napier in Hazard County Kentucky. Tivis graduated from West Central High School. He loved landscaping and was self-employed.

 

Tivis is survived by his children: Nathan (Raenette) Napier, Bridget (Russell) Shouse, and Brandon (Daphne)...

Barbara L. Krutak

Barbara L. Krutak

Feb 6, 2012

81 year old, Barbara L. Krutak of Jupiter, Florida, passed away on February 6, 2012 surrounded by her family.

 

Barbara will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 62 years, Martin; three children, Martin Krutak, Richard Krutak and Mary Jo Krutak and her husband Bruce; and her two adored grandchildren, Danaka and Stella.

 

Barbara’s greatest joy was...

Marion Hale

Marion Hale

Feb 4, 2012

92-year-old Marion Hale of Wheatfield formerly Of Royal Center, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village, DeMotte, Indiana. Marion was born August 9, 1919 in Manistee County Michigan to the late Myron and Bessie (nee: McCloud) Hale. Marion is survived by one son Jerry (Pamela)  Hale of Wheatfield, one daughter Delores (Paul)...

Iris J. Vujko

Iris J. Vujko

Jan 30, 2012

50 year old, Iris J. Vujko of Wheatfield, passed away January 30, 2012.

 

On February 19, 1961 in Hammond, Indiana, Iris was born to Roy and Sharon (O’Donnell) Brandon. She worked as an office manager

 

Iris is survived by her loving husband Steve, children: Jacob Vujko and Emily Vujko, parents: Roy & Sharon Brandon, many nieces and nephews.

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Judy Kay Cavinder

Judy Kay Cavinder

Jan 28, 2012

61 year old, Judy Kay Cavinder of Westville, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away January 28, 2012 at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On January 23, 1951, Judy was born to James ‘Dewey’ and Betty Lou (Nee: Blair) Johnson in Winamac, Indiana. On November 9, 1989, Judy Kay married David Cavinder in Wheatfield, Indiana. Judy Kay was...

Dr. Roy E. Kingma

Dr. Roy E. Kingma

Jan 27, 2012

73 year old, Dr. Roy E. Kingma, of DeMotte passed away January 27, 2012 in Valparaiso, Indiana.

 

On May 9, 1938, Roy was born to Gerben and Teenie (Fase) Kingma in DeMotte, Indiana. Roy graduated from DeMotte High School in 1956. On June 26, 1959, Roy married the love of his life, Sonya Wognum in South Holland. Roy graduated...

Dremella D. Broom

Dremella D. Broom

Jan 21, 2012

62 year old, Dremella D. Broom, of Lowell formerly of Rensselaer, passed away January 21, 2012 with her loving family around her.

 

On January 24, 1949, Dremella was born to Riley F. and Pearl (nee: Liechty) Broom in Gary, Indiana. She was a lifetime area resident and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. 

 

Dremella is survived by her...

Doug Hopkins

Doug Hopkins

Jan 19, 2012

48 year old, Doug Hopkins of Kentland passed away January 19, 2012 in Watseka, Illinois.

 

On April 10, 1963, Doug was born to Paul and Linda (nee: Shelton) Hopkins in Rensselaer, Indiana. He married Sheila Cox. Doug attended Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland.

 

Doug is survived by his wife: Sheila, father: Paul Hopkins, sisters: Wanda (Bob) Kessler...

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