Darrell Alexander
Apr 17, 2024
58 year old, Darrell D. Alexander, of Rensselaer, passed away April 17, 2024, at his home with his loving family around him.
On July 24, 1965, Darrell was born to George ‘Wayne’ and Evelyn (Wolford) Alexander in Rensselaer, Indiana. Darrell married the love of his life, Linda
‘Louise’ Hopkins on June 4, 1988, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Darrell was a welder. He enjoyed...
Barbara A. Stewart
Apr 14, 2024
63 year old, Barbara A. Stewart, of Rensselaer, passed away April 14, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On November 8, 1960, Barbara was born to Timothy Hensley Sr. and Judy (Erb) Osborne in Hammond, Indiana. She worked as a bartender/manager. Barbara was an avid reader, and enjoyed painting, coloring and creating crafts. She especially enjoyed her family, children and...
Sterling M. Pickens Sr.
Apr 13, 2024
78 year old, Sterling M. Pickens Jr., passed away April 13, 2024.
On April 21, 1945, Sterling was born in Deepwater, West Virginia, to Sterling Sr. and Goldie (Ramsey) Pickens. He graduated from high school, and joined the U. S. Air Force from 1964 until 1968. He married the love of his life, Naomi Kinder on March 3, 1966, in Deepwater,...
Melissa "Sue" Sommers
Apr 8, 2024
72 year old, Melissa ‘Sue’ Sommers, of LaCrosse, passed away April 8, 2024, at her home.
On September 10, 1951, Sue was born to Melvon ‘Andy’ and Julia (White) Eaton, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1969. Sue was a factory worker. She had a collection of rabbit figurines. She loved to cook, and enjoyed her...
Dennis C. Bailey
Apr 6, 2024
68 year old, Dennis C. Bailey, of Francesville passed away April 6, 2024.
On June 13, 1955, Dennis was born to Haskel Bailey and Carol Joy (Robbins) Bailey, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy. Dennis married Dolly Dee Dollahan, on August 9, 1980, in San Pierre, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing pool, attending tractor pulls, playing in...
Gail R Batey
Apr 6, 2024
In the early morning hours of April 6, 2024, Gail Rena Batey was called home by Jesus. Gail was born on July 11, 1969, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Bill and Norma (nee: Jacobs) Hathaway who preceded her in death. Gail spent her life in the Kouts and Valparaiso area. She worked as a dedicated CNA at Porter/Northwest Health until her...
Stacie Cook
Apr 5, 2024
45 year old, Stacie J. Cook, of Elkhart, formerly of Morocco, passed away April 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
On November 28, 1978, Stacie was born to Steven and Nancy (Spillers) Gibson, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from North Newton High School. She loved ‘hangin’ with friends and drinkin’ Wild Berry Truely & Michelob Ultra.
Stacie is survived by her...
James Chidichimo
Apr 4, 2024
84 year old, James W. Chidichimo, of Wheatfield, passed away April 4, 2024.
On April 23, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, James was born to Sam and Theresa (Solda) Chidichimo. Jim was a electrician for Sign & Signal. He served in the U.S. Navy. Jim enjoyed wood working. He was ‘crazy’ about trains.
James is survived by his loving family: wife: Mariann, daughter:...
Steven E. Foster
Apr 2, 2024
63 year old, Steven E. Foster, of Wheatfield, passed away April 2, 2024, at his home.
On November 29, 1960, in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Steve was born to Ernest and Hettie (Abrams) Foster. He married the love of his life, Lynn Strauch in Blount County, Tennessee, on December 4, 1998. Steve was a truck driver. He enjoyed sport shooting, playing with...
Rose Lapkovitch
Mar 29, 2024
68 year old, Rose Lapkovitch, of DeMotte, passed away March 29, 2024.
On October 28, 1955, Rose was born to Clifford and Marie (Schiesser) Keilman, in Crown Point, Indiana. She graduated from Crown Point, Indiana, was a Nurse’s Aide, then a LPN, and enjoyed working at the nursing home the most. She loved cooking, sewing, crocheting and quilting. She especially enjoyed...
Judy E. Summa
Mar 26, 2024
74 year old, ‘Judy’ E. Summa, of Kouts, passed away March 26, 2024.
On August 11, 1949, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Judy was born to Lloyd and Sarah (Reif) Miller. Judy enjoyed being a housewife. She also liked gardening, photography, and babysitting. She was involved with 4-H. Judy especially enjoyed bird watching, and doing ancestry. Her grandchildren were her favorites.
Judy is survived...
Geraldine 'Geri' Napier
Mar 25, 2024
80 year old, Geraldine ‘Geri’ Napier, of Rensselaer, passed away March 25, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.
On May 10, 1943, Geri was born to Jess and Florida (Stone) Bailey. She graduated from Tefft High School, and married the love of her life: Claude Napier, in Gifford, Indiana, on June 17, 1961.
Geri married the love of her...
Wanda L. Gear
Mar 22, 2024
87 year old, Wanda L. Gear, of Wheatfield, passed away March 22, 2024.
On February 8, 1936, in Huttonsville, West Virginia, Wanda was born to Omar and Myrtle (Heathly) Bartlett. Wanda was a high school graduate, who married her best friend and love of her life, Donald R. Gear Sr. She enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking and especially her grandchildren.
Wanda is...
Howard 'Porky' Glovier
Mar 19, 2024
74 year old, Howard ‘Porky’ Glovier, of Valparaiso, went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2024.
On December 3, 1949, in Wise County, Virginia, Howard was born to Arvil ‘Paul’ and Ruby (Phillips) Glovier. Howard graduated from River Forest. He married Beverly (Conley) Glovier, on December 13, 1987, in Pulaski County, Indiana. Howard loved to work, was an...
David A 'Butch' Hendrix
Mar 18, 2024
78 year old, David A. ‘Butch’ Hendrix, of Wheatfield, passed away March 18, 2024, with his loving family around him.
On December 25, 1945, Butch, was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Archie and Nina (Wagoner) Hendrix. He married Donna Noble on June 21, 1969, in Wheatfield, Indiana at the Baptist Church. Butch was a member of the Roofer’s Union Local #...
Kenneth O. Walker
Mar 18, 2024
72 year old, Kenneth O. Walker, of Francesville, passed away March 18, 2024.
On January 2, 1952, Kenneth was born to Richard and Christine (Stone) Walker, in Wheatfield, Indiana. Kenneth was a Wheatfield High School graduate. He married the love of his life, Crystal Noble on April 5, 1996, in Medaryville, Indiana. Kenneth was a maintenance worker for Braun Ability. Ken...
Lois Jane Pettet
Mar 17, 2024
94 year old, Lois Jane Pettet, of Rensselaer, passed away March 17, 2024, at her home, with her family around her.
On May 15, 1929, in Jasper County, Indiana, Lois was born to Charles and Anna Blanche (Piatt) Florence. Lois married the love of her life, Willis Pettet Sr., on April 22, 1962 at the Virgie Christian Church. Lois liked to...
Albert Czarnecki Jr.
Mar 16, 2024
58 year old, Albert ‘Al’ Czarnecki Jr., of DeMotte, passed away March 16, 2024, at his home with his loving family around him.
On July 9, 1965, in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Al was born to Albert Sr., and Patricia (Knapp) Czarnecki. Al graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1983. On December 16, 1988, Al married the love of his life,...
Carol Ann Reynolds
Mar 12, 2024
67 year old, Carol Ann Reynolds, of Wheatfield, passed away March 12, 2024 with her loving family around her.
On November 20, 1956, in Hammond, Indiana, Carol was born to Melvin and Barbara (King) Robinson. Carol was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate. She enjoyed cooking at Casey’s in Remington. Carol enjoyed crocheting, making afghans, buying quilts, and loved to shop...
Betty Wireman
Mar 12, 2024
81 year old, Betty Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away March 12, 2024.
On August 10, 1942, Betty Wireman was born to Willis and Susie (Bailey) Neeley, in Jasper County, Indiana. She married Melvin Wireman. Betty worked at the old Abbring gas station in DeMotte, as a retail gas sales, clerk, and pumped gas. Betty liked to watch soap operas, especially General...