Dec 21, 2012

90 year old, Marion P. Gibson of Holister, Missouri passed away December 21, 2012.

 

On September 14, 1922, Marion was born to Earl and Hazel (nee: Murphy) Wilson in Bloomington, Illinois. On September 14, 1946, Marion married Clement R. Gibson. Marion enjoyed being a homemaker.

 

Marion is survived by her children: Edward (Linda) Gibson, Dwayne (Juanita) Gibson, Mary...

Dec 19, 2012

24 year old, Eric K. Blount Sr. of Shelby passed away December 19, 2012.

 

On February 15, 1988, Eric was born to Frederick Blount Jr. and Robin (nee: O’Brien) Hahn in Hammond, Indiana. Eric participated in R.O.T.C. in high school and was a factory worker.

 

Eric is survived by his son: Eric Blount Jr., mother: Robin (Guy) Hahn,...

Dec 9, 2012

61 year old, Louise Fitzpatrick of DeMotte, passed away December 9, 2012.

 

On December 11, 1950, Louise was born to Bernard & Marie Michiels in Chicago, Illinois. Louise graduated from Lowell High School. On March 29, 1969, Louise married Larry R. Fitzpatrick in Hebron, Indiana. Louise taught pre-school at D. U. M. C. She was a member of the...

Dec 3, 2012

Mary M. Caldanaro, age 65, of Rensselaer, passed away on December 3, 2012, at her home with her loving family around her. Mary was born to John and Agnes (nee: Nagel) Takacs in Rensselaer on December 8, 1946. She graduated from DeMotte High School in 1965. On July 31, 1965, she married Richard Caldanaro. Mary was a member of Sorrowful...

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...

Nov 29, 2012

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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....

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,...

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)...

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...

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)...

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...