Obituaries
David Wayne Kutemeier
Dec 30, 2024
67 year old, David W. Kutemeier, of Lowell, passed away December 30, 2024 at his home.
On October 24, 1957, David was born to Wayne L. Kutemeier and Ruth (Buchmeier) Bohling, in Kankakee, Illinois. David owned South County Heating and Air Conditioning until he retired. He enjoyed cars, guns, but was happiest supporting his grandchildren and watching their activities.
David is survived...
Joseph Barrera
Dec 30, 2024
94 year old, Joseph Barrera, of Wheatfield, passed away on December 30, 2024, at his home.
On July 9, 1930, Joseph was born to Sotero and Domitilia (Peña) Barrera, in Chicago, Illinois. Joseph served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He married the love of his life, Lorraine Buratto, on September 14, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. Joseph was...
Adam J Hebda
Dec 30, 2024
44 year old, Adam J. Hebda, of Wheatfield, passed away on December 30, 2024.
On September 8, 1980, Adam was born to Richard and Rowena (LaPradd) Hebda, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Adam graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1999. He enjoyed spending time fishing, archery, swimming, and golfing. Adam loved his daughters more than anything, they were everything to him.
Adam...
Linda L Howard
Dec 29, 2024
81 year old, Linda Howard, of Wheatfield, passed away December 29, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On September 4, 1943, Linda was born to Truman ‘Pappy’ and Edna (Nelson) Stanton, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Linda graduated from Wheatfield High School. She worked at Kankakee Valley School Corporation Office, as their Food Service Director from 1972 – 2015. She married Jess...
Lyla Kerns
Dec 29, 2024
85 year old, Lyla Kerns, of Wheatfield, passed away December 29, 2024, at Parkview Haven, Franceville, Indiana.
On June 18, 1939, in Wheatfield, Indiana, Lyla was born to Frank and Alice (Jones) Krug. She graduated from Tefft High School, and worked as a retail clerk. Lyla loved to bake.
Lyla is survived by her children: Kevin Kerns, Phillip Kerns, Gerald Kerns, and...
Matthew Ketchum
Dec 27, 2024
39 year old, Matthew Ketchum of Kniman/Wheatfield, passed away December 27, 2024 at his home.
On February 10, 1985, Matthew was born to Stanley and Lisa (Cross) Ketchum, in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 2003. His favorite job was working for Ketchum Pest Control, for his father. Matthew loved coaching for the Wheatfield Little League,...
Eugene A. Braun
Dec 22, 2024
71 year old, Eugene A. Braun, of Lake Village, passed away December 22, 2024, with his loving family around him.
On January 20, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, Eugene was born to Gerald and Marilyn (Hughes) Braun. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp for a time. He married the love of his life, Mary ‘Mitzi’ Grutzius on December 22, 1972. Eugene...
Harvey L Kamminga
Dec 21, 2024
78 year old, Harvey L. Kamminga, of Lake Village, passed away December 21, 2024, at his home.
On August 30, 1946, Harvey was born to George and Rose (Boersma) Kamminga, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Harvey gradated from DeMotte High School class of 1964. He owned and operated ‘Harv’s Welding’. He married the love of his life, Norma Hoffman, in Jasper County, on...
Michael Kessinger
Dec 17, 2024
56 year old, Michael ‘Mike’ Kessinger, of DeMotte, passed away December 17, 2024 at home with his loving family surrounding him.
On May 11, 1968, Michael was born to Martin ‘Lyle’ and Esther (Feleki) Kessinger in Valparaiso, Indiana. Mike was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1986. He worked as a mechanic at Charlie Roberts in Rensselaer, and...
Guy O. Gray
Dec 12, 2024
92 year old, Guy O. Gray, of DeMotte, passed away December 12, 2024, with his loving family around him.
On February 10, 1932, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Guy was born to William and Leta (Middaugh) Gray. He graduated from Bridgeport, Illinois, class of 1950, home of the Bulldogs. Guy served in the U.S. Army, and he was a 150 Operator. He...
Kenneth James Ackerman
Dec 9, 2024
59 year old, Kenneth James ‘Pussmo’ Ackerman, of Wheatfield, passed away on December 9, 2024.
On July 27, 1965, Ken was born to Robert and Tina (Blokyzl) Ackerman in Newton, New Jersey. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1983. Ken enjoyed going fishing, football, and watching NASCAR.
Ken is survived by his sons: Kyle (Breann) Risner, Kenny Ackerman, Larry...
Nicholas A Cox
Dec 8, 2024
36 year old, Nicholas A. ‘Nick’ Cox, of Wheeler, passed away December 8, 2024.
On August 14, 1988, Nick was born to Anthony and Michelle (Mills) Cox in Leominster, Massachusetts. He married the love of his life, Ashley Major, on October, 24, 2020, in Wheatfield, Indiana. Nick loved to sit by a campfire, go fishing, play bags and horseshoes, and just...
Mary Jane 'Janie' Mitchell
Dec 8, 2024
79 year old, Mary Jane ‘Janie’ Mitchell, of Wheatfield, passed away December, 8, 2024, at home with her family around her.
On December 5, 1945, Janie was born to James and Marjorie (Shinkle) Davis in Hammond, Indiana. She graduated from Mt. Ayre Schools, class of 1964. Janie married the love of her life, Elvis Mitchell, on July 17, 1964, at Thayer...
Debbie M. Davis
Dec 4, 2024
68 year old, Debbie M. Davis, of Rensselaer, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 4, 2024 with her family around her.
On January 28, 1956, Debbie was born to George H. Thompson II and Roma (Lewis) Thompson in Sparta, Illinois. She was a homemaker who spent her life raising her children and loving her family. Debbie enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling,...
Leonard Mak
Dec 1, 2024
81 year old, Leonard Mak, of DeMotte, passed away December 1, 2024, Northwest Health, Valparaiso, Indiana.
On March 9, 1943, Leonard was born to Peter and Ida (Whittenberg) Mak in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Fair Oaks Schools. Leonard served in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Janice Stein, on August 7, 1971, in Remington, Indiana. Leonard...
James Province
Nov 9, 2024
82 year old, James E. Province, of Rensselaer, passed away November 9, 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.
On August 3, 1942, James was born to Luther ‘Luke’ and Edith (Mays) Province in Briceville, Tennessee. James was a truck driver, who loved to drive. He drove school bus, tour bus, and truck driver. James also served in...
Raymond R Flanigan
Nov 2, 2024
84 year old, Raymond R. Flanigan, of DeMotte, passed away November 2, 2024, at his home.
On May 26, 1940, Raymond was born to Ralph and Ruby (Hamilton) Flanigan, in Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Hobart High School. Raymond married the love of his life, Janice Webster, on May 19, 1985, at the United Methodist Church, in Kniman, Indiana. Raymond was...
Mark Brown
Oct 31, 2024
71 year old, Mark Brown, of Wheatfield, passed away October 31, 2024 with his loving family around him.
On December 8, 1952, Mark was born to Ray and Hertha (Larsen) Brown in Hammond, Indiana. He was a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, word searches, and watching his family’s kids sporting events.
Mark is survived by his siblings: Toni (Paul)...
Arthur E Green
Oct 31, 2024
76 year old, Arthur E Green, of Wheatfield, passed away October 31, 2024.
On January 9, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, Arthur was born to Arthur T, and Clarabell (Hammerley) Green. Arthur was a bartender, and he liked to play pool and shuffleboard. He also liked to play cards. He collected vintage neck ties.
Arthur is survived by his brother: Charles (Betty)...
Donald 'Duck' Oliver
Oct 30, 2024
49 year old, Donald ‘Duck’ Oliver, of DeMotte, passed away October 30, 2024, at his home.
On November 10, 1974, Donald was born to Donny and Mabel (Neeley) Oliver in Lafayette, Indiana. He was a member of the Local #41, Laborers. He enjoyed rabbit hunting and fishing.
Donald ‘Duck’ is survived by his brother: Frank Golab.
Donald was preceded in death by his...
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