Obituaries
Camellia 'Connie' Myers
Sep 4, 2023
78 year old, Camellia E. ‘Connie’ Myers, of Monterey, passed away September 4, 2023.
On November 24, 1944, Connie was born to Robert and Phyllis (Nice) Gourley. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1962. She married Stanley Myers on September 7, 1992, in Pulaski County in their yard by the river. Connie enjoyed nature, she especially...
Charles 'Chops' Conley
Sep 4, 2023
79 year old, Charles Conley, of Wheatfield, passed away September 4, 2023.
On September 21, 1943, Charles was born to Russell and Mary Helen (Hale) Conley in Newland, Indiana. Charles married the love of his life, Cecilia ‘Sue’ Friend, on June 24, 1972, at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, Wheatfield, Indiana. Charles worked at Inland Steel as a Kiln...
Barbara A. Stanton
Sep 4, 2023
75 year old, Barbara A. Stanton, of DeMotte, passed away September 4, 2023.
On April 7, 1948, Barb was born to Billy and Kathryn (Ward) Nuss in Dyer, Indiana. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1966. Barb married her prince, best-friend, her everything: Ronald L. Stanton, on November 12, 1966 at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield,...
Mark S. Stalhandske
Aug 29, 2023
67 year old, Mark S. Stalhandske, of Rensselaer, passed away August 29, 2023, at the Rensselaer Care Center, with his loving family around him.
On March 20, 1956, Mark was born to Carl and Alice (Critser) Stalhandske in Rensselaer, Indiana. He graduated from Rensselaer High School, class of 1976. Mark served in the U.S. Navy before marrying the...
Edward Wilson
Aug 24, 2023
55 year old Edward Wayne Wilson, of DeMotte, passed away August 24, 2023.
On March 6, 1968, in Hammond, Indiana, Edward was born to Harold and Bonnie (Mallot) Wilson. Edward liked to fish, trap, shooting, and he loved the grandbabies. He worked as a laborer for the Local #41.
Edward is survived by his sons: Dustin Wilson,...
Larry G Cooley
Aug 22, 2023
85 year old, Larry G. Cooley, of Wheatfield, passed away August 22, 2023.
On June 14, 1938, Larry was born to Samuel S. Cooley and Ada Marie (Estes) Cooley, in Vincennes, Indiana. Larry attended Westville schools, then worked at LTV Steel as a supervisor until he retired, then he worked at Myers Property Management. Larry married Gloria Metcalf...
Charles J. Petro
Aug 19, 2023
83 year old, Charles J. Petro, of DeMotte, passed away August 19, 2023, at Aperion Care, DeMotte, Indiana.
Charles was born in Gary, Indiana, to Samuel and Arlene Petro. Charles served in the Merchant Marines (Navy). He married the love of his life, Carol S Wallace on February 2, 1974, in Merrillville, Indiana. Charles worked at Inland Steel....
Eldon Risner
Aug 14, 2023
88 year old, Eldon Risner, of Rensselaer, passed away August 14, 2023, with his loving family around him.
On March 10, 1935, Eldon was born to Donie and Lucinda (Risner) Risner, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Eldon married the love of his life, Hazel Caudill, in Jasper County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army. Eldon owned Fisher’s Convenience Store,...
Rebecca 'Becky' Crane
Aug 11, 2023
32 year old, Rebecca Marie Crane, of DeMotte, passed away from a tragic accident on August 11, 2023.
On December 22, 1990, in Harvey, Illinois, Rebecca was born to William Crane and Terri (Tromp) McCracken. Rebecca was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate. Becky was an Assistant Manager at SP-19 for 12 years. Her life was her son,...
Herschel Richie
Aug 11, 2023
56 year old, Herschel Richie, of Rensselaer, passed away August 11, 2023 at his home.
On September 23, 1966, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Herschel was born to Canada and Anna Faye (Wireman) Richie. Herschel graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1985. Herschel was an avid F.F.A. member. He also graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer with...
Ina Rae Morrison
Aug 10, 2023
82 year old, Ina R. Morrison, of Wheatfield formerly of Lake Village, passed away August 10, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On February 20, 1941, Ina was born to Louis and Ann (Kollada) Palmer, in Hammond, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Kim Morrison, on June 30, 1961, in Kankakee, Illinois. First and...
Jack L. Lawrence
Aug 4, 2023
82 year old, Jack L. Lawrence, of Knox passed away August 4, 2023.
On February 16, 1941, Jack was born to Ralph and Louise (Haub) Lawrence in Valparaiso, Indiana. Jack married the love of his life, Shela Barker, on December 12, 1975, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Jack was an Operating Engineer, and a member of the Local #150 for...
Victoria 'Vicki' Owens
Jul 31, 2023
64 year old, Victoria "Vicki" Martin Owens, of DeMotte, passed away July 31,2023.
On December 14, 1958, Vicki was born to George and Mary (Howard) Martin, in Crown Point, Indiana. She was raised in Crown Point and that is where she met many amazing friends and her husband. She married the love of her life, Michael Owens, on...
Vanessa Kay Miller
Jul 31, 2023
On Monday, July 31, 2023, Vanessa Kay Miller, 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Vanessa was born on March 11, 1955 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Floyd and Myrtle (Richie) Miller. She attended school at Kniman School, Indiana School for the Blind, and graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1973. Vanessa worked for...
Jennifer Benton
Jul 30, 2023
37 year old, Jennifer R. Benton, of Wheatfield, passed away July 30, 2023 as a result of an auto accident.
On June 18, 1986, Jennifer was born in Rensselaer, to Hozie Pinkerman and Lisa (Benton) Zylstra. Jennifer was a graduate of Rensselaer High School. She worked for a cleaning service that cleaned houses. Jennifer liked arts & crafts....
Susan A. Brooks
Jul 22, 2023
76 year old, Susan A. Brooks, of Rensselaer, passed away July 22, 2023.
On November 10, 1946, in East Chicago, Indiana, Susan was born to Gilford and Thelma (Chumbley) Koch. She married Julius Brooks, whom she loved dearly on May 9, 1970 in Hammond, Indiana. Susan enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved to garden, doing crafts, and embroidery....
Sharon L. Patrick
Jul 21, 2023
79 year old, Sharon L. Patrick, of Wheatfield, passed away July 21, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On August 12, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Sharon was born to Ted and Marjorie (Biriki) Anthony. Sharon graduated from high school, and attend IUN for a while. She married the love of her life, Ronald Patrick, on May 8,...
Judith A. Tanner
Jul 18, 2023
88 year old, Judith A. Tanner, of Francesville, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2023, with most of her family by her side.
Judith was born to Lawrence and Veleta (Stiller) Beiswanger, on January 5, 1935, in Francesville, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Don Tanner, on November 25, 1953, in Francesville, at...
Gary A. Kocan
Jul 16, 2023
77 year old, Gary A. Kocan, of Wheatfield, passed away July 16, 2023, with his loving family around him.
Gary was born on December 1, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Anthony and Evelyn (Bennett) Kocan. Gary served in the U.S. Navy, after graduating from high school. On December 26, 1978, Gary married the love of his life, Berni Grzych,...
Richard 'Dick' Hinch
Jul 12, 2023
71 year old, Richard ‘Dick’ Hinch, of Thayer, passed away July 12, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
Dick was born in Hammond, Indiana, on December 12, 1951, to Ninnis and Elsie Mae (Boyd) Hinch. He married the love of his life, Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Hinch, on November 19, 1975, in East Chicago, Indiana. Dick worked...
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