Obituaries

Jan 24, 2008

Mrs. Frances Geraldine (Jerry) Jones, 85, Wheatfield. , passed away, Thursday, January 24th at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer, IN.

 

Jerry was born on December 30th, 1922 to the late Burt and Lillian (Bailey) Wood in LaPorte, Indiana. Jerry was married on December 17, 1938 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late James S. Jones.

 

She was employed as a...

Jan 12, 2008

Mrs. Thelma Beatrice Wantola, 76, of Wheatfield, passed away on Saturday, January 12th, 2008, at her home with her loving family around her.

 

Thelma Beatrice was born on September 15, 1931, the daughter of the late Leslie and Hazel (Earhart) Fritz in Winamac, Indiana.  On July 28, 1950, she married Walter “Toby” Wantola.

 

Thelma worked at Schumacher Electric...

Jan 7, 2008

Mrs. Ora Mae Carney, 74 years old, of 10148 N 300 E Wheatfield, passed away at 6:15 PM, Monday, January 7th, 2008 at Porter Hospital, Valparaiso, Porter County, IN.

 

Ora was born in Phil Campbell, AL on December 3, 1933, the daughter of the late Benjamine Franklin and Bessie (Garrison) Bray.

 

She was a Payroll Clerk

 

Ora...

Dec 31, 2007

Mr. Jerry  Caldwell, 57, of Wheatfield, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at Porter Memorial Hospital.

 

Jerry was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on March 15, 1950, the son of the late Samuel and Tabitha H (Wagoner) Caldwell.

 

He was a member of the Laborers Union and worked as a cement finisher.

Jerry was a member of the Sons...

Dec 19, 2007

Jeffery T Gorby, 48, of San Pierre, passed away at 7:20P, Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 at his residence.

 

Jeff was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 24, 1959, the son of the late Halwyn C and Susan (Loesch) Gorby who survives.

 

He was employed as a Caster Operator at Inland Steel for 25 years. Jeff was a Little...

Dec 12, 2007

52 year old, Robert A. Jones passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007.

 

Robert was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on February 3, 1955 the son of the late Jesse Ray and Ireva (Robbins) Jones who survives him.

 

He was a mechanic for Jasper County Highway Department and played bass guitar for many bands in the area.

 

Robert is...

Dec 9, 2007

Mr. Dyrl Whitaker, 83, of Wheatfield, passed away at 10:45 PM, Sunday, December 9th, 2007 at Beverly Care Center, Valparaiso, IN.

 

Dyrl was born in Newland, IN on May 22, 1924, the son of the late Morgan and Mary (nee: Salyer) Whitaker.

 

Dyrl was part of the American Theater and was a tank driver for Company C. 652nd...

Nov 8, 2007

Mr. Alejandro  (Al) Torres, 86, of Wheatfield, passed away at 10:45 AM, Thursday, November 8th, 2007.

 

Alejandro was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico, on July 4, 1921, the son of the late Benigno Guzman and Dominga (Torres) Rivera.

 

He worked as a groundskeeper

 

He was the husband of Janet Torres.

 

Alejandro is survived by two daughters:...

Nov 2, 2007

Mrs. Wilhelmina  (Winnie) Moes, 96, of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 2nd, 2007 at Beverly Living Center, Merrillville.

 

Wilhelmina was born in South Holland, Illinois, on January 29, 1911, the daughter of the late Leonard and Katherine (Patz) Jabaay.

 

She worked as a sales clerk at Minas  Department Store in the Shoe Department and was involved with...

Nov 2, 2007

Oct 2, 2007

Timothy Lee Ambers, 53, was born on March 1, 1945 in San Pierre, Indiana, the son of Edward and the late Evelyn (nee: Lewis) Ambers. He departed this life on October 2, 2007. He was a lifetime resident of the San Pierre, Knox and North Judson areas. Timothy worked as a painter in the automobile repair industry.

 

 

Surviving:

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Sep 12, 2007

Mr. Elias R Figueroa, 61, of Wheatfield, IN., passed away at 5:10 P M, Wednesday, September 12th, 2007, while in the company of family members at his residence.

 

Elias was born in Gomez Farias Chia, Mexico, on October 8, 1945, the son of the late Pedro and Tomasa (Ramiez ) Figueroa.

 

He worked for the Norfork Western Rail...

Aug 16, 2007

Mr. Clifford L Schnick, Sr., 76, of Hebron, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2007 at his residence.

 

Clifford was born in LaCrosse, IN on September 15, 1930, the son of the late Arnold and Elizabeth (Eggers) Schnick. Cliff served in the US Army stationed in Germany from 1951 until 1953. On April 5, 1954, Clifford married the love of...

Jul 28, 2007

Mr. Granville E.  Ball, 66, of Wheatfield, passed away at 12:16 A, Saturday, July 28th, 2007 at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, Porter County, IN.

 

Mr. Ball was born in Centertown, KY on March 3, 1941, the son of the late Otto L. and Mildred (Roeder) Ball.

 

He was employed as a Paint Repair at Ford Motor Co. for...

Jul 20, 2007

Mrs. Carolyn F. Neier, 70, of Wheatfield passed away Friday, July 20th, 2007 at Porter Hospital, Portage, IN.

 

Mrs. Neier was born in Hibbard, Indiana on April 14, 1937, the daughter of the late Lige and Gladys (Ransbottom) Russell. Carolyn was married to Dexter Lee Cornet on January 15, 1955, who preceded her in death in 1967, on September...

Jun 22, 2007

37 year old, Leonard Lyle Peters II, of North Judson, passed away June 22, 2007 at Starke Memorial Hospital.

 

On April 3, 1970, he was born to Leonard L. and Elizabeth Jean (nee: Tomklevcz) Peters in Valparaiso, Indiana.

 

Leonard was self-employed and a member of the Carpenter’s Union.

 

Leonard is survived by his father, Leonard L. Peters,...

Jun 22, 2007

81 year old, Lester Meeks, of San Pierre, passed away June 22, 2007 at his home.

 

Lester Meeks was born on November 12, 1925 to Noah and Mabel (nee: Stowers) Meeks. On June 10, 1949, Lester married Shirley Tribbett in Crown Point, Indiana. Lester served in the U.S. Army. Lester worked as a farmer and worked at McGill Manufacturing...

Jun 22, 2007

88 year old, Lillian E. Grube, of Wheatfield, passed away June 22, 2007 at the VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso, Indiana.

 

On September 8, 1918, Lillian was born to Clarence L. and Estella E. (nee: Heil) Gulbransen in Wheatfield, Indiana. She married Frank Grube on January 17, 1941, who preceded her in death.

 

Lillian was a registered nurse...

May 21, 2007

Mr. Steve Tanchala, of Wheatfield passed away, Monday May 21, 2007, at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN.

 

Mr. Tanchala was born in Hammond, IN on October 9, 1920, the son of the late Sam and Mary Tanchala.

 

Steve was a still operator for the Lever Bros. of Hammond Indiana.

Steve served our country in WW II as a...

May 15, 2007

77 year old, Florence Mencl passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Crestmark of Roselawn, Indiana.

 

Florence was born in Joliet, Illinois, on April 24, 1930 to the late Louis and Marie Velemir. Florence loved to cook in the family restaurant. Florence was the wife of Walter Mencl, who survives.  Walter and Florence’s surviving children include: Sandra Pioth, Lynn...