James Neeley
Nov 11, 2011
65 year old, James Neeley of Medaryville, passed away November 11, 2011.
On May 10, 1946, James was born to Willis and Susie (nee: Bailey) Neeley in Rensselaer, Indiana. On September 17, 1965, James married Sharon Howard (who survives). James worked as a welder at Talbert’s for 28 years. He was a member of Goodway Baptist Church in Medaryville,...
Iona June "Innie" Theis
Nov 9, 2011
79 year old Iona June “Innie” Theis of Wheatfield passed away on November 9, 2011. Innie was born in Lake Village Indiana on March 10 1932 to the late Francis and Henrietta (nee: Talbert) Leach. Innie graduated from Wheatfield High in the class of 1950. On July 22, 1950 in Wheatfield Innie married Robert (Bob) Theis who preceded her on...
Orville Manns
Nov 7, 2011
82-year-old Orville Manns of Cape Coral Florida formerly of Jasper County passed away on Monday November 7, 2011 at the Hope Hospice Center of Cape Coral.
Orville was born on May 16, 1929 in Wayland, (Floyd County) Kentucky, to Ernest and Elizabeth (nee: Higgins) Manns. Orville attended school in Wayland until his family moved to Newland Indiana where he...
Aubrey Hamstra-Myers
Nov 5, 2011
12 day old, Aubrey Hamstra-Myers, passed away November 5, 2011 at Oaklawn, Illinois. On October 24, 2011, Aubrey and her twin Kate were born to Alicia (nee: Cramer) Hamstra and Brendan Myers in Crown Point, Indiana.
Aubrey is survived by her parents Alicia & Brendan, sister: Kate, grandparents: Ed & Marci Myers, and Mary Cramer.
Friends are invited...
Walter W. Mencl Jr.
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...
Sgt. R Evans Taylor
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...
Firman R. Hetrick
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...
Josh C. Howard
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...
Carolanna Ethel May Watson
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.,...
Floyd Jabaay
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...
Helen Ruth Banks
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...
Mary A. Walstra
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...
Evelyn R. Hoffman
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...
Anthony "Tony" Gross
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,...
Eva Jean Scott
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)...
Patricia L. Kukla
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...
Bailey Joy Lytle
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,...