Obituaries
Richard "Lefty" Ferguson
Sep 17, 2009
74 year old, Richard “Lefty” Ferguson, of Wheatfield, passed away September 17, 2009, with his loving family around him.
On August 19, 1935, he was born to Jacob and Catherine (nee: Booss) Ferguson, in Chicago, Illinois. He married Mary (nee: Russell) on November 6, 1950, in Rensselaer. Lefty was a lifetime area resident who was a mechanic and also dealt...
Darlene Stephens
Sep 16, 2009
71 year old, Darlene Stephens of Medaryville, passed away September 16, 2009.
On January 30, 1938, Darlene was born to Andy and Birdie (nee: Allen) Stephens. She was a lifetime area resident. Darlene loved being a home maker and taking care of her children. She attended the Goodway Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children: Roger (Crystal) Bailey, Beulah...
Joseph "Uncle Joe" Mendel
Sep 5, 2009
Joseph Paul Mendel, 94,of Zion, Illinois passed away Saturday Sept. 5, 2009 at St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point, Indiana. He was born March 6, 1915 in North Chicago, Illinois to immigrant parents Anton & Catherine (nee: Taranjlno) Mendel from Czechoslovakia. At age 4, Joe was sent to live at St. Mary's Training School Orphanage in Des Plaines, Illinois following...
Ronnie Shepherd
Sep 2, 2009
54 year old, Ronnie Shepherd of Kewanna, formerly of Jasper County passed away September 2, 2009 at his home.
On August 20, 1955, Ronnie was born to William and Ida (nee: Shepherd) Shepherd in Rensselaer. Ronnie graduated from Rensselaer High School. He was a welder by trade.
Ronnie is survived by his brother & sisters: Martha Gravesen, Dorothy (Barter) Dobson,...
Elisabeth Cavinder
Sep 1, 2009
90 year old, Elizabeth Cavinder of Wheatfield, passed away September 1, 2009.
On October 19, 1918, Elizabeth was born to Louie and Catherine (nee: Klein) Pinter. She attended school at Wheatfield and graduated with the class of 1936. On August 9, 1937, she married Otto ‘Dutch’ V. Cavinder in LaPorte, In. Otto ‘Dutch’ and Elizabeth were blessed with two sons:...
Matthew Allen Gouwens
Aug 18, 2009
8 month old, Honorary Fire Fighter Matthew Allen Gouwens, of Wheatfield passed away August 18, 2009 at Riley Children’s Hospital from a rare disorder of the immune system called HLH.
On November 29, 2008, Matthew was born to Fire Fighter Brian A. Gouwens and Mary Lucille Bowen Rippe.
Surviving are his loving parents: Brian A. Gouwens and Mary Lucille Bowen...
Henry 'Hank' James Starkey Jr.
Jul 31, 2009
63 year old, Henry ‘Hank’ James Starkey Jr. of Kniman, passed away July 31, 2009, at the Jesse Brown VA in Chicago, Il.
On September 1, 1945, Hank was born to Henry James & Ruth (nee: Orsburn) Starkey Sr. in Rensselaer, Indiana. Hank was a lifetime area resident who attended DeMotte Schools. Hank spent 4 years in the armed services...
Floyd "Harvey" Logsdon
Jul 28, 2009
65 year old, Floyd Harvey Logsdon, of Thayer passed away July 28, 2009.
On March 31, 1944, Floyd Harvey was born to Floyd W. and Mary Thelma (nee: Spitler) Logsdon in Rensselaer, Indiana. He graduated from Mt. Ayr High School in 1962. Floyd married Linda Junglas on January 17, 1970. He worked for Farm Bureau Co-op for 31 years, driving...
Hazel M. Milde
Jul 24, 2009
75 year old, Hazel M. (Nee: Hanuski) Milde, of DeMotte, passed away July 24, 2009. Hazel was born on October 3, 1933 in New Lenox, Illinois, to the late Marjorie (Nee: Ellison) and John Hanuski.
She will forever lovingly live in the hearts of her nine children: Cindy & Chuck Dooge, Debbie Rabe, George R. & Judith Milde Jr., Betty...
Dale Marlatt
Jul 11, 2009
60 year old, Dale M. Marlatt, of DeMotte, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away July 11, 2009, at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana.
On December 3, 1948, Dale was born to Delos and Grace (nee: Terpstra) Marlatt in Rensselaer, Indiana. Dale graduated from Wheatfield High School and was a steel worker at Mittal Steel for 42 years. Dale
enjoyed...
Loren "L J" Luzadder
Jul 6, 2009
21 year old, Loren J. “L. J.” Luzadder of DeMotte, passed away July 6, 2009.
On March 5, 1988, “L. J.” was born to Kirk C. and Vickie (nee: Viehdorfer) Luzadder in Valparaiso, Indiana. “L J” was a lifetime area resident, who graduated from Kankakee Valley High School and worked as a roofer. “L J” loved to play basketball and...
Ada M Noble
Jun 25, 2009
87 year old Ada M. (nee: Shepherd) Noble, of Wheatfield, passed away June 25, 2009. Ada was born in Elmrock KY on July 4 1921 to H.D. and Sarah Shepherd, she attended the Knott County Schools. On February 16, 1939, in Elmrock, she married the love of her life James Noble. To this union brought three children Charles (Sharon) Noble,...
Charles Anderson
Jun 24, 2009
70 year old, Charles E. Anderson, of DeMotte, passed away June 24, 2009.
On April 19, 1939, Charles was born to Charles N. and Josephine (nee: Mikulecky) Anderson, in Racine, Wisconsin. Charles was educated in Waukegan, Wisconsin, where he graduated and attended one year of college. Charles was an insurance salesman for Rockford Life Insurance.
Surviving are his children: Cindy...
Ron G. Snow
Jun 22, 2009
75 year old, Ronald G. Snow of Wheatfield, passed away June 22, 2009.
On April 13, 1934, Ronald was born to Charles and Rosa (Geese) Snow. He graduated from Kouts High School. He also served in the U. S. Army. Ronald married Frances Anne (Shimkus) Cernauskas on June 27, 1958, who survives. Ronald was a machinist for Indiana General for...
Ron Trowbridge
Jun 11, 2009
58 year old, Ronald W. Trowbridge, of Monticello, formerly of Valparaiso, passed away June 11, 2009.
On October 16, 1950, Ronald was born to Carl and Lorrainne (nee: Dailey) Trowbridge in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ron graduated from Portage high school and worked for Family Express as a cashier for the last 10 years.
Ronald is survived by: one daughter, Ruby and...
Marlene Fieler
Jun 7, 2009
69 year old, Marlene Fieler of Medaryville, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away June 7, 2009.
On September 4, 1939 Marlene was born to Truman Sr. and Rosa (nee: Ellis) Nelson. Marlene was a truck driver, and Owner of Star Transportation. She was a member of the American Legion Aux. 96 Post of Medaryville.
She is survived by her mother, Rosa...
Charles A Hall
May 31, 2009
96 year old, Charles A. Hall of DeMotte, passed away May 31, 2009. On August 8, 1912, Charles was born to Charles E. and Vennia (nee: Mott) Hall in Skidmore, Missouri. On December 7, 1938, Charles married Margaret (nee: Ernzen, who preceded him in death). Charles was an Operating Engineer with the Local 150. He was a member of the...
Ted L. Henderson Sr.
May 15, 2009
69 year old, Ted L. Henderson Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away May 15, 2009 with his loving family around him.
On October 11, 1939, Ted was born to Chester and Ruby (nee: Tucker) Henderson in Hebron, Indiana. Ted graduated from Boone Grove High School. Ted married Debra (nee: Dadlow) on October 21, 1994. Ted was a truck driver retired from...
Roy Allen Mathis
May 12, 2009
Roy Allen Mathis, age 60 of Wheatfield Indiana, passed away on May 12th 2009 at Garner Arkansas. He was born April 13th 1949 in Newport Arkansas to the late William Robert and Hazel (nee Grant) Mathis. He was a life long resident of Wheatfield, Indiana. He attended Wheatfield School . Roy was a Boilermaker for C&C welding. Roy is survived...
Stoney Powell
May 12, 2009
Stoney Powell, age 45 of Wheatfield Indiana, passed away on May 12, 2009, in Garner, Arkansas. He was born May 14, 1963, in Cullman, Alabama to the late Winon and Mary Nell (nee Harris) Powell. He was a life long resident of Wheatfield, Indiana. Stoney attended Kankakee Valley School. Stoney served in the United States Army. He worked as a...
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