Obituaries

Jun 9, 2010

11 month old, Klover Bleau Aurora Harris of Wheatfield, passed away June 9, 2010 at Porter Hospital.

On July 6, 2009, Klover was born to Eric J. Harris and Ashley R. Hixson in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Klover is survived by her parents: Eric and Ashley, sister: Kalee, grandparents: Jim Hixson and Karen Gilbert, Ronald Harris and Kathleen Harris, great-grandparents: Judy Hixson,...

May 27, 2010

95 year old, Mary A. (nee: Tilton) Garling of Wheatfield, passed away May 27, 2010

On July 3, 1914, Mary was born in Wheatfield, to John A. and Goldie Faye (nee: Cooper) Tilton. Mary was a lifetime area resident who married Dale Garling (who preceded her). Mary worked in the Health Care industry for Porter Memorial Hospital.

Mary is survived...

May 23, 2010

May 23, 2010

90 year old, Ivan G. Robbins, of Wheatfield, passed away May 23, 2010.

On November 1, 1919, Ivan was born to Milford and Bessie (nee: Engle) Robbins in Salem, Indiana. Ivan was in the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was discharged on October 16, 1939. Ivan attended Tefft schools, worked for the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend, and owned Robbin’s TV...

May 19, 2010

86 year old, Grace Marlatt of Wheatfield, passed away May 19, 2010.

On July 20, 1923 Grace was born to Watson and Anna (nee: DeHaan) Terpstra in DeMotte, Indiana. Grace was a member of the Class of 1941 of DeMotte High School. Grace married Deloss Marlatt on September 23, 1942. Grace was a homemaker and a member of the Full...

May 18, 2010

65 year old, Ronald W Furgye, of DeMotte passed away on May 18, 2010.

On February 24, 1945 in East Chicago Indiana Ronald was born to the late George and Ethel (nee: White) Furgye. Ronald Married Cindy (nee:Czapko) on August 19,1978.  Ronald was retired from Mid America Truck & Equipment company. Ronald served in the United States Army.

Ronald is...

Apr 29, 2010

70-year-old Barbara Ann Schneider of DeMotte passed away Thursday April 29, 2010. Barbara was born on October 30, 1939 in Oak Park, IL to the late Paul and Ann (Nee: Wroth) Pishum.

Barbara was a graduate of ITT in 1961 and was class Valedictorian. Barbara was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are two children John...

Apr 24, 2010

19 year old, Brandon R. Wireman, of Rensselaer passed away on April 24, 2010.

On November 5, 1990, Brandon was born to Brian Lovely and Peggy Sue Wireman in Knox, Indiana. Brandon a lifetime resident and worked in the construction industry.

Brandon is survived by his parents: Peggy Sue Wireman and Brian Lovely, brothers: Nicolas Lovely-Wireman and Trevor Lovely-Wireman, special...

Apr 14, 2010

71 year old, Edith F. Cooper of DeMotte, passed away April 14, 2010.

On January 13, 1939, Edith was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to John O. and Mattie E. (nee: Harris) Selby. Edith was a cashier at Marathon Station for 10 years.

She is survived by her children: Darrell L. (Wendy) Cooper, and Cynthia (William) Heilman, and 9 grandchildren, sister...

Apr 12, 2010

48 year old, Dean S. Whited of Valparaiso formerly of Wheatfield, passed away April 12, 2010.

On March 9, 1962, Dean was born in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1982. Dean worked for Von Tobel Lumber Company in Valparaiso for over 26 years.

Dean is survived by: mother, Sharon (nee: Reinhardt) and Emzey Ketchum, brother:...

Apr 12, 2010

79 year old, Edna Sejbl of Wheatfield, passed away April 12, 2010.

On November 6, 1930, Edna was born to John and Ann (nee: Brehm) Ogrzewalla in Tamaroa, Illinois. Edna married Rudy Sejbl in DeQuoin, Illinois on August 26, 1950. To this union came 2 daughters, Margie and Diana. Edna attended the United Church of Christ. She also enjoyed the...

Apr 11, 2010

75- year old Beverly (nee: Ingram) Shellabarger of Wheatfield, passed away Tuesday May 11, 2010.  Beverly was born on August 30, 1934, in Moline, Illinois, to the late Frank and Alice (nee: Yuska) Ingram.

Beverly and Gene where married on September 25, 1952 in Rock Island Illinois, to this union four children were born, Steve Shellabarger, Chris (Tracy) Shellbarger, Diane...

Apr 7, 2010

64 year old, Larry Eugene Call, passed away April 7, 2010 in Rensselaer, Indiana.

Larry was born on November 24, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to Raymond M. and Myrtle (nee: Worley) Call. Larry attended Fair Oaks Schools, and worked as a machinist. Larry also served in the U.S. Marine Corp., during Vietnam.

Larry is survived by his significant other, Helen...

Apr 1, 2010

60 year old, Gary L. Myers of Wheatfield, passed away April 1, 2010.

On September 19, 1949, Gary was born to Walter and Betty (nee: Shields) Myers in Valparaiso, Indiana. Gary graduated from Wheatfield Schools. On July 5, 1969, Gary married Mary Hucker in LaCrosse, Indiana. Gary was a self-employeed Owner Operator, who loved driving his truck. He was a...

Mar 17, 2010

56 year-old Anita Lynn (Hodges) Watlington of Wheatfield, formerly of Michigan City, passed away March 17, 2010 at Porter Hospital.  Anita was born on February 7, 1954 to Calvin and Geraldine (nee: Jenner) Hodges. Anita is survived by her son Charles (Jennifer) Hodges, Mother, Geraldine Vacendak, Father, Calvin Hodges, Brother Terry (Brenda) Hodges, 3 Grandsons Calvin, Colton, and Nick. Per...

Mar 16, 2010

53 year old, Douglas Henrichs, of South Haven formerly of DeMotte, passed away March 16, 2010.

On August 14, 1956, Douglas was born to Richard and Catherine (nee: Hoehn) Henrichs in Rensselaer, Indiana. Douglas was an electrician by trade.

Douglas is survived by his son, Nick Henrichs, his mother, Catherine Henrichs, sister, Linda (Jim) Klemp.

Douglas was preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2010

62 year old, Theodore “Ted” Stalbaum, of Hebron, formerly of Tefft, passed away March 5, 2010.

On May 9, 1947, Ted was born to Virgil H. and Anna Odetta (nee: Blake) Stalbaum in Gary, Indiana. Ted attended school in Tefft. He was a member of the Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church. Ted was a cook in the U.S. Army.

Ted is...

Mar 1, 2010

52 year old, Michael J. Irvin of Wheatfield passed away March 1, 2010.

On September 22, 1957, Michael was born in Macon, Georgia. He served in the Navy. Michael was employed at the Local 41 for 28 years. Michael was a member of the American Legion Post 406 of Wheatfield.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Shannon (Charles) Fowler, and...

Feb 26, 2010

88 year old, Clarabell Jean Shevock, of Wheatfield, passed away February 26, 2010, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Crown Point, Indiana.

On November 4, 1921, she was born to William H. and Ettajane (nee: Sandres) Armstrong. Jean attended school at Rockford, Michigan. She married John J. Shevock Sr., on July 13, 1940. Jean worked as a shoemaker for Wolverine...

Feb 23, 2010

94 year old, Lucille Klemp, of Valparaiso, passed away February 23, 2010.

On July 9, 1915, she was born to Andrew and Anna (nee: Theis) Misch in Wheatfield. She married Albert Klemp.

Surviving are children: Walt (Connie) Klemp, Albert (Diane) Klemp, and Phyllis (Ralph) Knoblock, 3 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Phyllis Misch.

Lucille was preceded in death by...