Edwin 'Ed' Coon
Jan 12, 2024
79 year old, Edwin K. Coon, of Rensselaer, passed away January 12, 2024.
On January 2, 1945, Edwin was born to Roy and Hazel (Kirby) Coon, in Crooked Creek Township, Jasper County, Illinois. Edwin was a veteran of the United States Army, and served in the Calvary during the Vietnam War. Edwin then went to work...
Ella Leslie Kopka
Jan 10, 2024
1 year old, Ella Leslie Kopka, of North Judson, passed away January 10, 2024, at Center for Hospice, Mishawaka, Indiana.
Ella was born on December 12, 2022, to Ryan and Mary (Lamentola) Kopka in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ella has a twin sister, Eva.
Ella is survived by her parents, brother: Everett, sister: Eva, grandparents: Steven (Alice) Kopka, Nancy...
Taylor-Lynn Forsythe
Jan 9, 2024
31 year old, Taylor-Lynn Forsythe, of Monticello, passed away unexpectedly January 9, 2024, at IU Health Arnett.
On May 21, 1992, Taylor was born to Michael Klatt, and Carrie (Shane) Klatt, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life: Noah Forsythe on March 15, 2014, in Monticello, Indiana. Taylor enjoyed being a housewife and taking care...
Michael C. Betts
Jan 4, 2024
Michael Charles Betts, son of Eirwen and Edward Betts, survived by his son Jacob, brothers and sisters Sandy, Judy, Brian, and Denise, grandchildren Hadlee and Harper Betts, passed away unexpectedly on January 4th, 2024.
Mike was born in Johnstown, PA on December 28, 1953. Mike started and ended his career working in the open-hearth department at Bethlehem Steel. Mike...
Barbara Sexton
Jan 2, 2024
72 year old, Barbara Sexton, of Wheatfield, passed away January 2, 2024.
On January 17, 1951, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Barbara was born to Marion and Clara (Elder) Martin. She married Kernie Sexton on June 28, 1974, in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Barbara worked at Holly’s as a waitress/bartender for many years, and enjoyed being a housewife. She especially enjoyed...
Wayne Calvin Bovenkerk
Jan 2, 2024
Wayne ‘Calvin’ Bovenkerk, 77 year old, of West Lafayette, formerly of DeMotte, passed away January 2, 2024.
On December 22, 1946, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Calvin was born to Casper and Maggie (Van Der Molen) Bovenkerk. Calvin graduated from Wheatfield High School, and was an overhead crane operator at Bethleham Steel for over 30 years. Calvin also served...
Leland Meiss
Dec 25, 2023
85 year old, Leland Meiss, of DeMotte, passed away December 25, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
On August 1, 1938, in Bloomington, Illinois, Leland was born to Charles and Evelyn (Hinshaw) Meiss. He married Elsie Gramm, on August 10, 1958, in Gridley, Illinois and spent 65 years by her side. In 1981, Leland bought...
Roy A. Watson
Dec 23, 2023
75 year old, Roy A. Watson, passed away December 23, 2023, at Northwest Health, Valparaiso, Indiana.
On September 8, 1948, in Pulaski County, Indiana, Roy was born to James and Inez (Grieger) Watson. Roy was a truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Roy especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, he also enjoyed giving people a...
Robert W Smith
Dec 16, 2023
86 year old, Robert W. Smith, of Wheatfield, passed away December 16, 2023, at Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Indiana.
On September 10, 1937, Robert was born to Ralph and Alice (Owen) Smith in Rensselaer, Indiana. He graduated from Rensselaer High School, class of 1956. He married the love of his life, Nancy Jonkman, on May 17, 2003, in Iowa....
Beverly June Wireman
Dec 6, 2023
82 year old, Beverly June Wireman, of Rensselaer formerly of Wheatfield, passed away December 6, 2023, at her home.
Beverly was born to Johnathan ‘Jot’ and Mattie (Risner) Nelson, on July 8, 1942, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Roscoe Wireman on October 8, 1960. She was a self-employed caterer, who made awesome chicken...
Dennis Lee Salyer
Dec 4, 2023
Dennis Lee Salyer 64 passed away Monday, December 4th in Knox Indiana.
Dennis was born July 16 1959 to Fontain and Mary Sue (Scutchfield) Salyer. Dennis graduated from North Judson- San Pierre high school in 1978. In the spring of 2013, Dennis Graduated from Purdue University North Central with a Bachelor’s degree. He was widely and affectionately known...
Marcia Lynn Mauer
Dec 2, 2023
79 year old, Marcia Lynn Mauer, of Wheatfield, passed on December 2, 2023.
Marcia was born November 10, 1944, in Joliet, Illinois, her parents, Martin and Dena (Steinveling) Reinsma. Marcia graduated from high school, and attended beauty school. Marcia loved to shop. What she loved most was being with her family and attending family functions.
Marcia is...
Marilyn E. 'Cookie' Swisher
Nov 30, 2023
82 year old, Marilyn E. 'Cookie' Swisher, of Wheatfield, passed away November 30, 2023, at her home with her loving family around her.
On September 2, 1941, in Frame, West Virginia, Marilyn was born to Irvin and Mabel (Atkinson) Brisendine. Marilyn was a restaurant manager. She attended Kniman United Methodist Church. She enjoyed shopping, playing games such as...
Martin J. Hoffman
Nov 30, 2023
91 years, 8 months, 3 days, Martin J. Hoffman, of Hebron, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family around him.
On March 27, 1932, in DeMotte on the family farm, Martin was born to Martin and Sena (Walstra) Hoffman. He graduated from DeMotte Schools in 1950. Martin married the love of his life, Edna DeFries,...
Eric V. Stalbaum
Nov 28, 2023
Eric V. Stalbaum, 72, of Temple, a devoted family man and dedicated public servant, passed away on November 28, 2023 in Temple, Texas. Born on March 4, 1951 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Mr. Vincent Stalbaum and Donna (McIlvain) Stalbaum Eric led a fulfilling life filled with remarkable achievements and cherished memories.Growing up on the family farm, Eric developed a...
Amalia 'Molly' Figueroa
Nov 25, 2023
82 year old, Amalia ‘Molly’ Figueroa, of Wheatfield, passed away November 25, 2023.
On September 30, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, Molly was born. She married Elias Figueroa. Amalia attended bible study on Tuesdays in DeMotte. Molly enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She liked to cook and host family gatherings. Molly played Bingo, and watched soap operas.
Molly...
Otis Van Dorn Cochran III
Nov 23, 2023
68 year old, Otis Van Dorn Cochran III, of Wheatfield, passed away November 23, 2023.
On December 30, 1954, Otis was born to Otis Van Dorn Cochran II and Dorothy (Mullins) Cochran on Fort Chaffe, Arkansas. Otis graduated from Highland High School, and attended Prairie State College. He married the love of his life, Dianne Carlisle on April...
Jeremy M. Peterson
Nov 16, 2023
37 year old Jeremy ‘Detroit’ Peterson, of Morocco, passed away November 16, 2023.
On January 29, 1986 Jeremy was born to Wayne and Holly Peterson in Crown Point, Indiana. He graduated from Hanover Central and attended Ball State University. He worked for US Steel. Jeremy liked to ride and work on motorcycles. He was very outgoing and...
Peter C. Kargas
Nov 9, 2023
85 year old, Peter C. Kargas, of DeMotte, passed away November 9, 2023.
On August 29, 1938, Peter was born to Christ Kargas and Ann (Mizanin) Drake, in Chicago, Illinois. Peter married Irene May Zahrndt on July 30, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. Peter served in the U.S. Navy. He loved to decorate for every holiday, build model trains...
David K. Walker
Nov 9, 2023
70 year old, David K. Walker, of Rensselaer, passed away November 9, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
On December 1, 1952, in Rensselaer, Indiana, David was born to Richard and Christeena (Stone) Walker. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1972. David worked at Northway Cabinetry, and then became a truck...