Obituaries

Maralee Coburger

Maralee Coburger

Jul 27, 2011

84 year old, Maralee Coburger of Wheatfield, passed away on July 27, 2011 at her home. She was born to Elmore and Mary (nee: Marvel) Ashcraft on July 16, 1927 in East Chicago, Indiana.

 

Maralee looked forward to the beginning of camping season each year, where she enjoyed fellow campers coming to play dominoes or card games on her...

Conner D. Newbolds

Conner D. Newbolds

Jul 12, 2011

Infant son, Conner D. Newbolds of Plymouth passed away July 12, 2011 at IU Med Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

Conner was born to Daniel D. Newbolds and Karen M. Hough on July 12, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

Conner is survived by his loving parents: Karen M. Hough and Daniel D. Newbolds, brother: Micah Newbolds, sister: Michelle Newbolds, grandparents:...

Carol Baumgarte

Carol Baumgarte

Jul 8, 2011

62 year old, Carol D. Baumgarte of Wheatfield passed away July 8, 2011.

 

On August 29, 1948, Carol was born to Carlton E. and Delores (nee: Schrum) Rudelius in Hammond, Indiana. Carol married William Leon Baumgarte in Griffith on February 4th, 1976 at the Church of Latter-day Saints. Carol enjoyed being a housewife/homemaker and a member of the Church...

Paul R. Sekema

Paul R. Sekema

Jul 4, 2011

89 year old, Paul R. Sekema of DeMotte, passed away July 4, 2011.

 

On October 27, 1921, in Munster, Indiana, Paul was born to Paul and Irene (nee: Kraay) Sekema. Paul was a lifetime area resident and attended DeMotte Schools. Paul married Marge Lucille (nee: Konosky) on July 2, 1942 in Knox, Indiana.

 

Paul was an Ironworker by...

Alan B. Miller

Alan B. Miller

Jun 23, 2011

62 year old, Alan B. Miller of Wheatfield passed away June 23, 2011.

 

On January 16, 1949, Alan was born to Leroy and Elinore (nee: Fossey) Miller in Gary, Indiana. Alan graduated from Merrillville High School. Alan served in the United States Coast Guard for many years. Alan enjoyed being a handy man for the local neighbors and churches.

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Michelle Kay Hryn

Michelle Kay Hryn

Jun 19, 2011

52 year old, Michelle Kay Hryn of Wheatfield, passed away June 19, 2011.

 

On August 6, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois Michelle was born to Donald R. and Frances K. (nee: Thompson) Nowak.  Michelle was a truck driver by trade.

 

Michelle is survived by her sons: Jesse Romans Jr. and Joshua Romans; 4 grandchildren; parents Donald and Frances Nowak;...

Elizabeth Ann Mackey

Elizabeth Ann Mackey

Jun 16, 2011

8 day old, Elizabeth Ann Mackey of Thayer, passed away June 16, 2011, at Riley Children’s Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

On June 8, 2011, Elizabeth was born to George Mackey III and Nicoll Powell in Rensselaer, Indiana.

 

Elizabeth Ann is survived by her parents: George and Nicoll, grandparents: George II & Eloise Mackey, and Tommy Powell & Janet...

Shirley Ann Watson

Shirley Ann Watson

Jun 12, 2011

77 year old, Shirley Ann Watson of LaCrosse formerly of Wheatfield, passed away June 12, 2011 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, with her loving family around her.

 

On December 30, 1933, Shirley was born to Frank ‘Doc’ and Opal (nee: Pettet) Jones. Shirley graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1952. She retired from the Porter County Jail as a...

Carl R. Harper

Carl R. Harper

Jun 10, 2011

78 year old, Carl R. Harper of DeMotte, passed away June 10, 2011 at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On November 26, 1932 Carl was born to Carl W. and Achsah (nee: Laws) Harper in Mounds, Illinois. Carl served in the U.S. Army. On July 2, 1955, Carl married the love of his life Marilyn Wendell,...

Prentice "Tim" Banks Jr.

Prentice "Tim" Banks Jr.

May 25, 2011

Prentis Banks Jr.

Prentis (Tim) Banks Jr. passed away on May 25, 2011, at Jasper County Hospital from heart failure.  Prentis was born on June 21, 1949 to Prentis Banks Sr. and Helen (nee: Stepp) Banks in Rensselaer, IN.  He was a graduate of Wheatfield High School.  Prentis married the love of his life, Linda Paulsen, on May 31, 1969. ...

Anna Mae Kooy

Anna Mae Kooy

May 16, 2011

93 year old, Anna Mae Kooy of DeMotte was called home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2011.

 

On November 26, 1917 in DeMotte, Indiana, Anna Mae was born to the late Anthony and Anna (nee: Frieling) Moolenaar. Anna Mae graduated in 1936 from the DeMotte High School.  On July 18, 1942, in DeMotte she married Wilmer...

Robert Joseph Bellemey Jr.

Robert Joseph Bellemey Jr.

May 15, 2011

Robert (Rob) Joseph Bellemey, Jr.

Marana, Arizona – Formerly of Rensselaer, IN

Robert (Rob) Joseph Bellemey, Jr., 32, died Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2011, at University Medical Hospital, Tucson Arizona.  He was born Aug. 7, 1978 in Winamac, IN to Robert (Bob) Joseph, Sr. and Marlene (Bailey) Bellemey. 

            Rob graduated from West Central High School in 1996.  He attended...

Shirley Jo Larson

Shirley Jo Larson

May 3, 2011

63 year old, Shirley Jo Larson, of Lafayette formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on May 3, 2011.

 

Shirley was born on June 7, 1947, in Rensselaer, to the late Ralph and Vivian (nee: Gulbransen) Robbins. Shirley is survived by her daughter: Marcy Manns and son: Jeff (Heather) Lucas, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and brother: Larry “Butch” (Jane) Robbins.

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Nicole M. Forsythe

Nicole M. Forsythe

Apr 30, 2011

20 year old, Nicole M. Forsythe formerly of Wheatfield passed away April 30, 2011.

 

On January 1, 1991 Nicole was born to Ronald Forsythe and Pamela (Whited) Krintz. Nicole attended North White schools and enjoyed being a waitress.

 

Nicole is survived by: her mother: Pamela (Wes) Krintz, father: Ronald Forsythe & Tiffany Michon, brothers & sisters: Colton Carty,...

Jessica M. Barcus

Jessica M. Barcus

Apr 27, 2011

29 year old, Jessica M. Barcus, of Winamac formerly of Wheatfield, passed away April 27, 2011.

On January 15, 1982, Jessica was born to Ronald and Edith (nee: Styles) Highley in Oscada, Michigan. On August 16, 2003, Jessica married the love of her life, Tom Barcus in DeMotte, Indiana. Jessica was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her husband...

Josephine Beach

Josephine Beach

Apr 27, 2011

87 year old, Josephine Beach of Wheatfield, passed away April 27, 2011.

 

On August 15, 1923, Josephine was born to the late Wrel C. and Irene LaFern (nee: Baldwin) Emory in Georgetown, Illinois. She attended Calumet Township High School and Purdue University. Josephine was a Cosmetologist and a Nurse who retired in 1995. She married the late Kenneth W....

Michael L. Fitzpatrick

Michael L. Fitzpatrick

Apr 26, 2011

68 year old, Michael L. Fitzpatrick of Wheatfield, passed away April 26, 2011.

 

On June 17, 1942, Michael was born to Ray and Sparkle (nee: Jackson) Fitzpatrick in Greene County, Indiana. Michael was a truck driver by trade.

 

Michael is survived by: Mike (Lisa) Fitzpatrick, Kelly Fitzpatrick, and Kevin (Ashley) Fitzpatrick, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Also surviving...

Della M Fritts

Della M Fritts

Apr 23, 2011

78 year old, Della M. Fritts, passed away April 23, 2011.

 

On July 5, 1932, Della was born to the late Milo and Ethel (nee: Knopf) Pelton in Crown Point, Indiana. She attended Crown Point Schools and married Eugene Fritts on February 25, 1950 at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church in Wheatfield. Della ran a fabric shop for many years...

Eugene H. Liston

Eugene H. Liston

Apr 21, 2011

79 year old, Eugene H. Liston, of DeMotte, passed away April 21, 2011 at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On March 5, 1932, Eugene was born to Frank and Alta (nee: Hayden) Liston in Lowell, Indiana. Gene graduated from Crown Point High School in 1950, served in the U.S. Army from 1952 until 1954 during the...

Joseph F. Musenbrock

Joseph F. Musenbrock

Apr 19, 2011

65-year-old Joseph F. Musenbrock of DeMotte, Indiana  passed away on April 19, 2011. Joseph was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 30, 1945, to the late Victor and Mary (nee: Devine) Musenbrock. On December 14, 1968, in Hammond, Joseph married the love of his life Deborah Vliek who survives, also surviving are their children: Anthony & Lisa Musenbrock, Georgianna &...

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