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...

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...

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...

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 &...

Mar 26, 2011

44-year-old, Susan Kay Myers, of Lima, Ohio, formerly of Kniman, Indiana, passed away on March 26, 2011, with her loving family around her. Susan was born on Oct 19, 1966 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late James W. and Patricia R. (nee: Neely) Myers. Susan is survived by her children: Brandy, Rachelle, Zach, Adam, Alyana, Myers, also surviving are two...

Mar 6, 2011

20 year old, Charles M Wheet III, of Valparaiso, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. Charles graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. Charles was a Longshoreman and worked out of the Local 2038.

 

Charles is survived by his parents Charles and Lonna Wheet Jr,, one sister: Katherine Wheet, special friend:...

Feb 27, 2011

73 year old Rev. Roger Sculley of Wheatfield passed away on February 27, 2011 with his loving family around him.

Roger was born in East Chicago Indiana on May 16, 1937 to the late Wilbur and Myrtie (nee: Fenton) Sculley. Roger married Nellie Whited on August 3, 1955 in Wheatfield.

Surviving along with his wife Nellie are four daughters: Linda...

Feb 21, 2011

53 year old, Arthur R. Newbury Jr., of Wheatfield, passed away February 21, 2011.

 

On April 2, 1957, Arthur was born to Arthur and Marietta (nee: Clemans) Newbury Sr. in Rensselaer, Indiana. Art attended Kankakee Valley High School. Art loved driving truck, and worked for Gypsum Express for the last 4 years. He also owned Wheatfield Tree Service.  He...

Feb 3, 2011

81 year old, Inez M. Watson, of Medaryville, passed away on February 3, 2011.

 

In 1947, Inez graduated from North Judson – San Pierre High School. She married James Watson on January 25, 1948 in Medaryville, Indiana. She was a quilter and owned her own quilt shop. Inez never retired. She was a member of the Busy Bee Quilt...

Jan 20, 2011

Jerald “Jerry” R. Stowers, 65, entered the gates of heaven after wrestling with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases on January 20, 2011. He was surrounded by, many family and friends at his home during his last days.

 

His parents, Max and Lurretta (Harrington) Stowers welcomed his arrival on March 6, 1945 at Jasper County Hospital.  He graduated from Fair Oaks...

Dec 13, 2010

77 year old, David ‘Bucky’ Carfello, of DeMotte, passed away December 13, 2010.

 

On December 15, 1932 David was born to Sullivan and Rose (nee: Sinise) Carfello in Blue Island, Illinois. David graduated from the Blue Island school district. He married Joan H. (Nixon) on August 26, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada. David owned and operated a Restaurant Pizza...

Dec 11, 2010

70 year old Joan Farenella of DeMotte Passed away on December 11, 2010. Joan was born in Chicago Illinois on December 15, 1939 to the late Hank and Sophia Groszek. Joan married Peter Farenella in Chicago, Illinois; Peter preceded her in death on September 8, 2005.

 

Joan was a homemaker and is survived one daughter Kathy Laube, 6 grandchildren...

Dec 11, 2010

Dec 3, 2010

89 year old, Wilmer R. Kooy, was called home to be with the Lord, on December 3, 2010.

 

On February 28, 1921, Wilmer was born to John and Winnie (nee: Swart) Kooy in DeMotte, Indiana. He graduated in 1939 from high school. He married Anna Mae Moolenaar on July 18, 1942, in DeMotte, Indiana. Wilmer was a Millwright at...

Nov 30, 2010

74 year old Frank H. Santor of Wheatfield passed away on November 30, 2010. Frank was born in Chicago IL on June 17, 1936 to the late Frank and Victoria (nee: Wierzbinski ) Santor. Frank married Genevieve (nee:Jasica) on October 24, 1959 in Chicago. Frank was a journeymen pipefitter for the local 597. Frank serviced in the Army’s 12th cavalry...

Nov 29, 2010

81 year old, James C. Mauck, of Medaryville, passed away November 29, 2010 at his home.

On March 21,1929 in Chicago, Illinois, James was born to Clifford and Irene (nee: Grasy) Mauk. On December 16, 1967, James married Helen Gundy in Rensselaer, Indiana. James work for King Manufacturing of Monon, and Sealy Spring in Rensselaer. James also served in the...

Oct 30, 2010

93 year old, Virginia Bobbitt, of Crown Point, passed away October 30, 2010.

On June 7, 1917, Virginia was born to Albert and Gertrude (nee: Wagner) Parker.

Virginia married Everett Henry Friend in November of 1934, and then married Fred Bobbitt on February 21, 1966. Virginia was a cashier for Handy Andy. She attended the Living Hope Church of Merrillville....

Oct 29, 2010

Age 81, died October 29, 2010, after a battle with cancer.  He was under the wonderful care at home with the Jasper County Hospice during the last two weeks of life. John was born August 26, 1929, in Sofronea, Romania. He immigrated to the USA in 1950, living in the Detroit area for most of his life. John served in...

Oct 28, 2010

78 year old, Elsie E. ‘Jean’ Potter of Mount Ayr, passed away on October 28, 2010.

 

On June 3, 1932, she was born to Ted and Edna (Neeley) Were in Mount Ayr, Indiana. Elsie was a homemaker, and active member of the United Methodist Church of Mount Ayr. She taught youth groups, her grandchildren in Sunday School, and tutored...

Oct 24, 2010

67 year old, Arthur ‘Red’ E. Long of San Pierre, passed away October 24, 2010 with his loving family around him.

 

On October 28, 1942, Art was born to Arthur O, and Alice W. (nee: Schreiner) Long in Medaryville, Indiana. Art attended Tefft Schools and worked for Ford Motor Company in the Engineering Department for 30 years. Art married...