Obituaries

May 25, 2006

66 year old, Thomas I. Suprenant, of Wheatfield passed away May 25, 2006, at his home with his loving family around him.  On April 1, 1940, Thomas was born to William and Lula (nee: Latta) Suprenant in Shelby, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Burbank California Schools.  He married Debbie King on May 18, 1998 in Crown Point.  Thomas was...

May 21, 2006

90 year old, Edward W. Riley, passed away early Sunday morning on May 21, 2006.  His loving wife, Florence was at his side at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso.  On April 9, 1916, Edward was born to John E. and Edna H. (nee: Wall) Riley in Jasper County, South Carolina.  On December 22, 1947, Edward married Florence Belstra in...

May 12, 2006

85 year old, Johnie Wireman Sr., passed away Friday, May 12, 2006.  On November 15, 1920, he was born to Daniel Boone Wireman and Sarah Jane (nee: Oliver) Wireman in Waldo, Kentucky.  He attended school in Magoffin Kentucky.  On August 5, 1939 he married Silvana Campbell (who preceded him), in Rensselaer, Indiana.  Johnie worked as a Carpenter for local 1005,...

May 1, 2006

60 year old James O. Davis, of Winamac formerly of Wheatfield, passed away May 1, 2006.  On July 24, 1945, James was born to John and Hazel (nee: Collins) Davis. 

 

He was a self-employed mechanic.

 

Survivors are Ethel Davis, Lisa & Charles Vonville, James & Tabitha Davis, and LeAnn Davis Lewis, 9 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters.

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May 1, 2006

Apr 21, 2006

63 year old, Larry DeMoss passed away April 21, 2006 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

Larry was born on November 30, 1942, to Louis & Jessie (Daniels) DeMoss.

Larry is survived by his siblings: Alice (John) Dobson, John ‘Jack’ (Naomi) DeMoss, Christine (James) Gilbert, Janice (Charles) Sell, and Cecil ‘Buck’ (Deana) DeMoss, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Per Larry’s wishes...

Apr 13, 2006

51 year old, Donald Mencl, passed away April 13, 2006.  On September 6, 1954 he was born to Walter W. and Florence (nee: Velemir) Mencl in Harvey, Illinois.  He was employed at Hopper Roofing for several years.  He was affiliated with Bethel Baptist Church.

 

Surviving along with his parents are one son, Christopher Mencl and one daughter, Abby Mencl,...

Mar 30, 2006

73 year old, Rosemary Crumrine, of Wheatfield, passed away March 30, 2006 at St. Anthony’s Hospice of Crown Point.

 

On May 5, 1932, Rosemary was born to Patrick and Blanche (nee: Hoohammer) Conway.  She graduated from Chicago schools.  On December 23, 1950, she married Leo C. Crumrine.  She was a secretary for the president of Checker Oil Company.  She...

Mar 21, 2006

Mar 21, 2006

75 year old, Richard R. Clemans, of Leesburg, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away March 21, 2006.  On September 12, 1930, Richard was born to Charles and Ethel (nee: Watson) Clemans.  On May 16, 1950, he married Bertha Bailey in Winamac.  Richard was a factory welder and a truck driver for Skyline.  He retired at the age of 62.

 

Surviving...

Mar 14, 2006

46-year-old, Tammy Molden-Samuels, of DeMotte passed away on March 14, 2006. Tammy was born on September 29, 1959, to Ernest and Judith (nee: Cavinder) Molden. On July 16, 1994, in San Pierre, Indiana she married Dick Samuels. Tammy is survived by her husband Dick, father Ernest, brothers Melvin (Connie), Clayton (Kim) Molden , and Sister Winona Molden, and several nieces...

Feb 27, 2006

84-year-old Rae D. Cummins of DeMotte passed away on February 27, 2006 at the Oak Grove Care Center in DeMotte. Rae was born in Williamsport Indiana on January 9, 1922 to Robert W. and Mary Francis (nee: House) Cummins. He was educated in the Hebron school system. Rae served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was in the...

Feb 25, 2006

On February 25th, 2006, Zelma Deerberg passed away at home, following a lengthy illness.  Her daughter, Karen and son-in-law Bob Rust, were with her when she went to be with her husband, Pat, who passed away in 1980, her daughter, Arla (George) Myers in 1988, and her son, Don who passed away in 1995.

 

Zelma was born in Rochester,...

Feb 22, 2006

70-year-old Shirley L (nee: Lovin) Kanzler of DeMotte Passed away on Feb. 22, 2006 at the Porter Campus in Valparaiso. Shirley was a homemaker.  Surviving are 1 Daughter Shirlene of Indianapolis; 2 sons, David (Elly) and Jeff (Lori) both of Rensselaer, and 6 grandchildren.

Her Parent; 1 Son, John; 1 Brother and 3 Sisters preceded Shirley in death. Per the...

Feb 14, 2006

82-year-old  Bonnie (nee: Butcher) Crim of Wheatfield passed away February 14, 2006 at the Canterbury Health Care Center of Valparaiso. She was born on November 23, 1923, in Chapmanville, West Virginia, to Tot and Mattie (nee: Ellis) Butcher. Bonnie was married on September 9, 1944, to John Lee Crim Sr.  Bonnie is survived by 5 sons: John (Teresa) Crim Jr., ...

Feb 3, 2006

65-year-old Larry Wayne “COWBOY” Strange of Emmaus PA. Formerly of Wheatfield passed away on Feb. 3, 2006 with his loving wife at his side. Cowboy was born in Morris IL to the late Artist A. & Hazel (Chapman) Strange.  He is survived by his wife Catherine (nee: Nemeth)  Strange, Daughter: Cherri (Steve) Mogck, Sons: Jay (Piper) Stowers, Philip and Larry...

Feb 1, 2006

57 year old, Sandra Kay Ackerman, of DeMotte, Indiana passed away on February 1, 2006.  On October 5, 1948, she was born to Beatrice (nee: Crites) and Ernest Mayfield in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  She was employed at Lewis & Clark College as a custodian.  She was a member of the DeMotte Christian Church.

 

She is survived by 2 daughters,...

Jan 20, 2006

54 year old, Connie Jean Boersma, passed away on January 20, 2006, with her loving family at her side. Connie was born to Andrew & Ruth ( Williams ) Boersma on November 25, 1951, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a graduate of the Wheatfield High School. She worked for the North Newton School Corporation and as a greeter at the...

Dec 20, 2005

 Monica Gina Gilbert

January 2, 1979 – December 20, 2005

Our loving (Monk) was born in Winamac, Indiana to Nelson & Emma Bailey and Larry & Ruby Gilbert.  She lived in San Pierre, Indiana most of her life.  She was a homemaker, a wonderful daughter and sister to all her family and friends.  She was taken away too soon.

Her...

Nov 30, 2005

53 year old, Michael “Bub” Fritts, of Wheatfield (formerly of DeMotte) passed away November 30, 2005.  On April 8, 1952, he was born to Carl L. and Lillie E. (nee: Miller) Fritts, in DeMotte, Indiana.  He is a lifelong resident of the area and on February 16, 1994 in Del Ray Beach, Florida, he married Kathy Milbourn.  He is retired...