John 'Jack' Gray
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...
Susan "Susie" Hammack
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...
Paul A, Bailey Sr.
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...
Charmaine "Char" Mak
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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....