Obituaries

Oct 21, 2011

85 year old, Walter W. Mencl Jr., of Wheatfield passed away October 21, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Hospice.

 

On January 15, 1926, Walter was born to Walter Sr. and Lottie (nee: Kubiak) Mencl in Chicago, Illinois. Walter attended Catholic Schools. Walter was a furniture delivery truck driver for Sears furniture. Walter was also in the U.S. Navy.

 

Surviving...

Oct 14, 2011

Sergeant R. Evans Taylor, age 28, was killed Friday, October 14, 2011, outside of Ft. Riley, Kansas, from an apparent homicide.

 

Evans was born in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas into a military family and had last resided in Wheatfield, Indiana prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army as a Medic X-Ray Technician where he performed 7000 X-rays. He served 2...

Oct 9, 2011

Oct 9, 2011

76 year old, Firman R. Hetrick, of Wheatfield passed away on October 9, 2011, at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On May 23, 1935, Firman was born to Fred and Susan (nee: Vestal) Hetrick in Battle Ground Indiana. On August 18, 1956, Firman married the love of his life, Elsie MJ. Jordan. Firman worked for the...

Oct 7, 2011

31 years old, Joshua C. Howard, of Rensselaer, passed away October 7, 2011.

 

On July 15, 1980, Joshua was born to Rodney & Kathy (nee: Stansberry) Howard Sr. in Valparaiso, Indiana. Rodney was a lifetime area resident of the Rensselaer and Monon areas. He worked as a factory worker for Con-Agra.

 

Joshua is survived by his parents: Rodney...

Oct 1, 2011

5  day old, Carolanna Ethel May Watson, of Wheatfield passed away October 1, 2011 at her home.

On September 26, 2011, Carolanna was born to Matthew L. Watson and Shannon Conley in Lafayette, Indiana.

Carolanna is survived by her loving parents: Shannon and Matthew, brothers: Brady Wireman, Wade Watson, Joshua Conley, and BenMatthew Watson, grandparents: Betty Conley, Lawrence McGan Jr.,...

Sep 21, 2011

89 year old, Floyd Jabaay of Largo, Florida, formerly of DeMotte, passed away September 21, 2011.

 

Floyd was born on September 20, 1922 he was born to Harry F. and Hilda (nee: Schoon) Jabaay. Floyd graduated from Hammond High School. He married Alyce Hoogeveen on November 21, 1947 in Lansing, Illinois. He worked as a milkman for Pleasant View...

Sep 15, 2011

80 year old, Helen Ruth Banks of Francesville, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away September 15, 2011.

 

Helen was born on March 12, 1931 to Leonard and Dollie (nee: Carty) Stepp in New Boston, Ohio. On October 25, 1947 Helen married Prentis Banks Sr. Helen worked for Kankakee Valley School’s in the Food Service division.

 

Helen is survived by...

Sep 7, 2011

64 year old, Mary A. Walstra of DeMotte passed away on September 7, 2011.

 

On February 7, 1947 in Rensselaer, Mary was born to the late Gerrit and Leona (nee: Kooy) Bennema. Mary was a lifetime resident and graduated from DeMotte High School in the class of 1965. On March 31, 1967 in DeMotte she married William Walstra. Mary...

Sep 1, 2011

Sep 1, 2011

78 year old, Evelyn R. Hoffman of DeMotte, passed away September 1, 2011.

 

On January 15, 1933, Evelyn was born to Harry and Myrtle (nee: Obenchain) Sigler in DeMotte, Indiana. Evelyn graduated from DeMotte High School. Evelyn enjoyed making pies, playing Bunco with the girls. She loved to watch the birds and work with all her flowers, she loved...

Aug 28, 2011

34 year old, Anthony “Tony” Gross of Winamac passed away August 28, 2011. On December 3, 1976, Tony was born in Valparaiso Indiana to Gerald Gross and Sharon Davis. Tony worked at Star Sheeting as a fork truck operator.

 

Tony is survived by his father: Gerald and stepmother Carri Gross, sister: Stephanie Walstra, stepbrother: Kyle Conley, niece: Chelsey Nicholls,...

Aug 28, 2011

Aug 19, 2011

79 year old, Eva Jean Scott of Wheatfield passed away August 19, 2011.

 

On July 26, 1932, Eva Jean was born to Frank and Opal (nee: Pettet) Jones in

Wheatfield, Indiana.

 

On November 10, 1951, Eva Jean married Robert E. Scott Sr. (who precedes her) in Wheatfield, Indiana.

 

Eva is survived by her children: Robert E. (Sue)...

Aug 19, 2011

61 year old, Patricia L. Kukla of Rensselaer passed away August 19, 2011

 

On March 13, 1950, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Patricia was born to John J. and Grace (nee: Lewis) Moore. Patricia worked as a Lab Technician for Vulcan. Patricia loved her animals and to ride motorcycles.

 

Patricia is survived by daughters: Audrey Nunley and Nema & Troy...

Aug 17, 2011

Infant Bailey Joy Lytle of Francesville passed away August 17, 2011.

 

Bailey Joy was born to Jeremiah and Candace (nee: Warner) Lytle in Winamac, Indiana on August 17, 2011.

 

Bailey is survived by her loving parents: Jeremiah and Candace, grandparents Lisa & T. R. Mahaffey, Steve & Lisa Warner, John & Helen Lytle, great-grandparents: Jerry & Linda McCarty,...

Aug 16, 2011

72 year old, John "Jack" Gray of Wheatfield passed away on August 16, 2011. He was born on September 27, 1938 in Gary Indiana to the late Henry and Cecelia (nee: Lahaie) Gray. Jack married Margita (Ferjo) on November 24,1956.

 

Jack was a yardmaster at Inland steel and later a janitor at the Wheatfield Post Office and the Kankakee...

Aug 4, 2011

63 year old, Susie Hammack of Rensselaer, passed away August 4, 2011, with her loving family beside her after her courageous battle of 1½ years with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

 

On February 22, 1948, Susie was born to Thomas M. and Violet M (nee: Pauley) Hill in Hammond, Indiana. She attended Griffith schools.

 

Susie married the love of...

Aug 2, 2011

72 year old, Paul A. Bailey Sr. of Wheatfield passed away August 2, 2011 with his loving family around him.

 

On March 24, 1939, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, Paul was born to Wiley and Martha Mae (nee: Hopkins) Bailey. Paul graduated from Medaryville High School in 1958. Paul served in the United States Army                     

 

Paul married Jeanette Baker...

Aug 1, 2011

82 year old, Charmiane ‘Char’ Mak of McKinney, Texas, formerly of DeMotte, passed away August 1, 2011.

 

On November 7, 1928, Char was born to George H. and Amanda (nee: Seter) Hockney in DeMotte, Indiana. Char attended DeMotte schools and married Walter Mak on May 22, 1946, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Char loved being a housewife and attended the Roselawn...