Obituaries
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...
Marla D. Thurman
Oct 25, 2024
71 year old, Marla D. Thurman, of Wheatfield, passed away October 25, 2024 with her family around her.
On June 14, 1953, Marla was born to Chester Sr., and Maryann (Lamb) Webb in San Bernadino, California. She graduated from high school, and attained a BA in science. She worked as a nurse for many years. Marla enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and talking...
Diane Marie Dobson
Oct 24, 2024
84 year old, Diane M. Dobson, of DeMotte, passed away October 24, 2024, in DeMotte, Indiana at her home with loving family around her.
On March 12, 1940, in Carroll, Iowa, Diane was born to Clarence and Lillian (Scharnweber) Sampson. She graduated from high school. She married the love of her life, William A. Dobson, in Carroll, Iowa, on August 6,...
Rex B. Jones
Oct 24, 2024
68 year old, Rex B. Jones, of Rensselaer, passed away October 24, 2024.
On February 22, 1956, Rex was born to Jesse Ray and Ireva (Robbins) Jones in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a driver for the Jasper County Highway Department. Rex married the love of his life, Michelle Tynes, on May 16, 2021 in DeMotte, Indiana. He was a guitar player,...
Mary Joan Corman
Oct 21, 2024
Mary Joan ‘JD’ Corman, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024.
On December 13, 1936, Joan was born to Robert and Mary (Ingrahm) Linn in Weiner, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. Besides spending time with her friends and family, Joan enjoyed her trips to Arkansas with family, shopping, playing cards, her love for art, and her family...
Susan R Robbins
Oct 14, 2024
59 year old, Susan R. Robbins, of Rensselaer, passed away October 14, 2024.
On February 23, 1965, Susan was born to Dillard and Ruby (Meadows) Pinkerman in Rensselaer, Indiana. She worked as a waitress and bartender. Susan enjoyed watching races at Shady Hill. She loved visiting friends, playing cards and Yahtzee, but especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Susan is survived by...
Shirley Swart
Oct 14, 2024
88 year old, Shirley L. Swart, of Elkhart, formerly of DeMotte/Rensselaer, passed away October 14, 2024.
On October 20, 1935, Shirley was born to James Sr. and Evelyn (Bultema) Wiers in Lansing, Illinois. She graduated from DeMotte High School, class of 1953. Shirley married Leonard ‘Joe’ Swart on December 7, 1953, in DeMotte, Indiana. She was a Real Estate Agent/Broker in...
Randi L. Wicker
Oct 12, 2024
54 year old, Randi L. Wicker, of Goodland, passed away on October 12, 2024.
On August 12, 1970, Randi was born to James Wicker and Lynette (Marion) DeWitt in Brook, Indiana. She worked as a bartender. Randi enjoyed music, crafts, felting, and making dream catchers.
Randi is survived by her children: Tiana (Tabitha Jacobs) Wicker, Asher Wicker, Hunter Wicker, siblings: Micki (Todd)...
Mary Lou Gilbert
Oct 7, 2024
Mary Lou Gilbert, of Wheatfield, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2024.
Mary Lou was born on September 20, 1932, the daughter of Frances (Coplin) Childers and Jack Childers. She was the eldest of four children. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her sister: Maxine Sweitzer, her brother: Donald Childers, and twin great granddaughters. She is survived...
Victor L. Dobson
Sep 19, 2024
61 year old, Victor L. Dobson, of Remington, passed away September 19, 2024.
On September 21, 1962, Victor was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Barter and Dorothy (Shepherd) Dobson. He was a member of Rensselaer High School class of 1980 and graduated from Vincennes University in 1982 with and Associates degree in Law Enforcement. Victor married the love of his life,...
Michael L. Thomas
Sep 18, 2024
Michael L. Thomas, 28, of DeMotte, passed away Septenber 18, 2024.
Michael was born on February 22, 1996, in Crown Point, to Thad 'Ray' and Lori (Knutson) Thomas. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 2015.
Michael cherished his trips to Wisconsin for family visits. He looked forward to his adventures in Florida, visiting theme parks and beaches. He also enjoyed...
Robert L Cooper Jr.
Sep 16, 2024
68 year old, Robert L. Cooper Jr., of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away September 16, 2024, at his home.
On February 8, 1956, Robert was born in East Chicago, Indiana, to Robert Cooper Sr., and Darlene (Guthrie) Sechiest. He married the lover of his life, Diana Gonzalez, on June 30, 1989, in East Chicago, Indiana. Robert worked as a Switchman in the...
Shirley A. Smith
Sep 15, 2024
79 year old, Shirley A. Smith, of Roselawn, passed away September 15, 2024.
On December 6, 1944, Shirley was born to Isabel (Encinias) Boyar in Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Clyde Smith. Shirley was a factory worker for Zegers in Lansing, Illinois in manufacturing division. Shirley enjoyed watching movies, shopping with her sisters. She was an awesome...
Rose Marie Myers
Sep 12, 2024
51 year old, Rose Marie Myers, of DeMotte, passed away September 12, 2024 at her home with her loving family around her.
On May 16, 1973, Rose Marie was born to Doug and Goldie (Jones) Roberts, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was a graduate from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1991. Rose Marie was a waitress/bartender at SP19. She was a...
Rhyker B. Earl
Sep 10, 2024
26 year old, Rhyker Earl, of DeMotte, passed away September 10, 2024.
On March 9, 1998, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Rhyker was born to Travis Earl and Dorothy (Widner) Earl. Rhyker graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 2016. Rhyker liked to play guitar, and listen to music. He enjoyed fishing and drawing. He was an avid rock collector.
Rhyker is survived...
Jerrell W Gray
Sep 10, 2024
81 year old, Jerrell W Gray, of Rensselaer, passed away September 10, 2024 at his home with his loving family around him.
On October 2, 1942, Jerrell was born to Clifford Gray and Dora (Cross) Burgner, in Evansville, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Tonjua Murphy on August 20, 1982, in Evansville, Indiana. Jerrell worked as a maintenance mechanic...
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