Nov 2, 2009

75 year old, Catherine M. Miller, passed away November 2, 2009 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

On February 20, 1934, she was born to James H. and Ione (nee: Smith) Borth in Iola, Illinois. She was a graduate of Goodland High School. She worked at the Jasper County Highway Department for 17 years. She was a member of the Moose...

Oct 3, 2009

42 year old, Laura Webber passed away October 3, 2009.

Laura was born to Richard and Bernice (nee: Wozniak) Bennett, on December 17, 1966. She was engaged to David Slawnikowski.

Laura is survived by her fiancé David, children: Kathlene Bennett, Kimberly Webber, Richard Webber Jr., Bradley Webber, Cody Webber, and granddaughter Hannah Coulter, sister: Debbie (Chris) Cook, brother-in-law: Phillip Dowell.

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Sep 23, 2009

Sep 23, 2009

48 year old, Michael G. Hasch of Wheatfield, passed away September 23, 2009.

Michael was born on May 9, 1961 to Roger and Helen (nee: McDonoff) Hasch in Indianapolis, Indiana. On August 1, 1986, Michael married Donna Lonsberry. Michael was a truck driver and hauled steel.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Donna, three children, Christopher (Jennifer) Hasch, Laura...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...