Obituaries

May 4, 2009

69 year old, William S. Dunham Jr. of Wheatfield, passed away May 4, 2009.

On March 2, 1940, William was born to William Sr. and Ann (nee: Matrnetz) Dunham in East Chicago, Indiana.

William was a Carpenter and a Pile Driver for the Local 578 for 20+ years and is retired from the Navy.

Surviving are wife: Colleen Troy, and...

Apr 30, 2009

68 year old, Linda Mattingly, passed away on April 30, 2009 at Northeast Medical Center of Kirksville, Missouri.

Linda was born on January 5, 1941 to Ralph and Vivian (nee: Gulbransen) Robbins of Wheatfield, Indiana who preceded her in death.

Linda is survived by:

Children: Carson (Tammy) Huff, Peggy (Bob) Phipps, Vivian (Craig) Woosley, Jimmy Huff, and Mark (Chelle) Huff,...

Apr 23, 2009

87 year old, Wilbur E. Scholz, passed away April 23, 2009.

On November 23, 1921, Wilbur was born to William C. and Louella (nee: Swanson) Scholz in Knox, Indiana. Wilbur was a maintenance man

 

Wilbur is survived by his brothers: Raymond (Jane) Scholz, Donald Scholz, and David (JoAnn) Scholz, sisters: Marguerite Scholz, Dorothy Ellenwood, and Sylvia Scholz, and many...

Apr 14, 2009

40 year old, Shayne Dunham of Hammond, formerly of Tefft, passed away April 14, 2009.

On March 11, 1969, Shayne was born to William and Colleen (nee: Troy) Dunham in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. Shayne married the love of his life, Rachel Coplen on November 11, 1994 in Wheatfield, Indiana. Shayne served in the U.S....

Apr 10, 2009

64 year old, Donald Rex Albright of DeMotte, formerly of Rensselaer, passed away April 10, 2009.

On February 25, 1945, Donald was born to Donald and Marjorie (nee: Lemon) Albright in Brooke, Indiana. Donald married Emma (nee: Wildrick).

Don worked in the field of maintenance for many years.

Don is survived by 2 children: son, Brett Albright and daughter, Dayna...

Apr 8, 2009

43 year old, Anita (Shupe) Flippo of DeMotte, passed away April 8, 2009.

On December 2, 1965, Anita was born to Harold W. and Berdene (nee: Neely) Shupe in Gary, Indiana. She was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. She was a lifetime area resident. Anita worked at McDonalds in DeMotte as a cook. She was affiliated with the...

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Mar 29, 2009

45 year old, Kevin E. Sandefur, of Lake Village, formerly of Cedar Lake, Indiana, passed away March 29, 2009 at his home.

 

On September 15, 1963 he was born in Hammond, Indiana.

 

Kevin served in the National Guard for 4 years.

 

Kevin was a working Supervisor/Foreman at Cook County Lumber in Chicago. Kevin was an avid fisherman,...

Mar 29, 2009

Mar 20, 2009

76 year old, Albert M Barcus Jr. of Culver, Indiana formerly of East Chicago, IN passed away on Friday March 20, 2009 at his home.

On April 2, 1932, Albert was born to Albert Sr and Mary (nee: Carrol) Barcus.

Albert served in the U.S Army and the Korean War. He was awarded the Bronze Star during his tour of...

Mar 18, 2009

47 year old, Steven C. Kibler of Hobart, passed away March 18, 2009.

 

On September 17, 1961, Steven was born to Harold and Melinda Sue (nee: Addis) in Gary, Indiana. Steve graduated from Highland High School. He worked for Union Carbide as an air products operator.

 

Steve is survived by 4 children Steven T. Kibler, Justin G. Kibler,...

Mar 15, 2009

19 year old, Chelsea J. Jones, of Matteson, Illinois, formerly of Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009. 

She was born on August 23, 1989 in LaFayette, Indiana to William “Ed” and Patricia (nee:  Seavers) Jones.  She is survived by her parents, brother Travis, grandmother Rosemary Jones. 

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, ‘Coach’ Fred Jones,...

Mar 9, 2009

30 year old, Heather M. (nee: Myers) Rush, of Romney, Indiana, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on Monday March 9, 2009.

On July 13, 1978, in Hobart, Indiana, she was born to James M. and Cheryl (nee: Lindeau) Myers Jr. Heather was graced with five children, Kayla, Sierra,

Sydnie, Cayden and Cayde. Also surviving is one brother, James (Rachel) Myers...

Mar 1, 2009

Mar 1, 2009

64 year old Julie Messer of Wheatfield, passed away March 1, 2009. She was born in Jasper County on July 16, 1944 to the late Kelly and Arlie (nee: Caskey) Conley. She attended the Gillam TwP School. She also attended the United Baptist Church of Gillam TwP. On May 3, 1960 she married the love of her life Mr. Grover...

Mar 1, 2009

Feb 10, 2009

40 year old, Roy Wireman Jr. passed away February 10, 2009. On December 29, 1968 he was born to Roy Wireman Sr. and Kay Clemans. Roy was a construction laborer for the local 41.

Roy Wireman Jr. is survived by: his father: Roy Wireman Sr., and mother and step-father: Kay & Big Man (Adam) Wireman, children: Schantelle Wireman, Trinity Wireman,...

Feb 8, 2009

70 year old, Patricia Klein, passed away February 8, 2009, at her home with her loving family surrounding her.

On October 5, 1938, Patricia was born in Gary, Indiana to Joseph M. and Teresa C. (nee: Bohling) Stephen.  She attended St. Michael’s grade school and graduated from Dyer High School.

On October 1, 1966, she married the love of her...

Jan 7, 2009

43 year old, Teresa Ann Meyers of Wheatfield passed away on January 7, 2009, with her loving family around her. She was born on July 31, 1965, in Decatur, Indiana, to Richard and Vera (nee: Harvey) Meyers. Teresa worked as a cook and helped with the recycling unit in Wheatfield.

 

Teresa is survived by two children, Jazmyne and Gavin;...