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94 year old, Lois Jane Pettet, of Rensselaer, passed away March 17, 2024, at her home, with her family around her.
On May 15, 1929, in Jasper County, Indiana, Lois was born to Charles and Anna Blanche (Piatt) Pettet. Lois married the love of her life, Willis Pettet Sr., on April 22, 1962 at the Virgie Christian Church. Lois liked to...
58 year old, Albert ‘Al’ Czarnecki Jr., of DeMotte, passed away March 16, 2024, at his home with his loving family around him.
On July 9, 1965, in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Al was born to Albert Sr., and Patricia (Knapp) Czarnecki. Al graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1983. On December 16, 1988, Al married the love of his life,...
67 year old, Carol Ann Reynolds, of Wheatfield, passed away March 12, 2024 with her loving family around her.
On November 20, 1956, in Hammond, Indiana, Carol was born to Melvin and Barbara (King) Robinson. Carol was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate. She enjoyed cooking at Casey’s in Remington. Carol enjoyed crocheting, making afghans, buying quilts, and loved to shop...
81 year old, Betty Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away March 12, 2024.
On August 10, 1942, Betty Wireman was born to Willis and Susie (Bailey) Neeley, in Jasper County, Indiana. She married Melvin Wireman. Betty worked at the old Abbring gas station in DeMotte, as a retail gas sales, clerk, and pumped gas. Betty liked to watch soap operas, especially General...
54 year old, David Anthony ‘Tooters’ Hendrix, of Wheatfield, passed away, March 11, 2024 at his home.
On February 17, 1970, Tooters was born to David ‘Butch’ and Donna (Noble) Hendrix in Valparaiso, Indiana. Tooters graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, and then attended Vincennes University for Conservation Officer training. He was a member of Local Union #11. He liked motocross,...
74 year old, James S. Sanders, of Wheatfield, passed away March 6, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, as a result of a tragic auto accident.
On August 24, 1949, James was born to Spalding and Marilyn (Glines) Sanders, in Chicago, Illinois. James graduated from high school, and was a mechanic by trade. He loved working on cars.
James is survived...
102 years old, Doris B. (Frame) Myers of Wheatfield passed away on March 6, 2024 at her home with her loving family around her.
Doris was born on November 24, 1921, to Harry E. and Ida B (Uhter) Frame, in Shelby, Indiana. Graduating from Crown Point High School in 1939, Doris married Richard Myers in 1940 and had four children over...
52 year old, Janice L. Kovacik, of Wheatfield, passed away February 29, 2024.
On October 28, 1971, Janice was born in East Chicago, Indiana to John Sr. and Marian Allison Kovacik. Janice enjoyed being a homemaker, painting, being a fixer – upper, tinkering with things. She also, liked to cook.
Janice is survived by her daughter: Korri Elston, grandchildren: Nikko Elston and...
71 year old, Robin L. Steele, of Wheatfield, passed away February 22, 2024, at her home, with her loving family around her.
On September 12, 1952, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Robin was born to Howard and Juanita (Robbins) Marshall. She graduated from DeMotte High School, and married the love of her life, Homer Steele, on May 26, 1972, at the DeMotte United...
87 year old, John L. Gooden, of Wheatfield, passed away February 22, 2024, with his family around him.
On September 4, 1936, John was born to Thomas and Ruth (Casey) Gooden, in Herrin, Illinois. John was a member of the Local #150 Operating Engineers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
John is survived by his children: Butch (Roger Reber) Gooden, Tina Koebcke, Keith...
81 year old, Edward E. Myers, of Wheatfield, passed away February 20, 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.
On October 23, 1942, Ed was born to Edsel and Dorothy (Budzinski) Myers, in East Chicago, Indiana. Ed was a graduate of Purdue University, who worked as an industrial engineer at Inland Steel. He married the love of his...
17 year old, Shane R. Olson, of Wheatfield, passed away February 16, 2024, as a result of a tragic auto accident.
On April 29, 2006, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Shane was born to Steven Olson and Lana Stalbaum-Olson. Shane attended Kankakee Valley High School, and worked at Marcella’s. He enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, and liked cars. Shane especially liked spending time with...
67 year old, Robert D. Gard Jr., of DeMotte, passed away February 7 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.
On July 16, 1956, Bob was born to Robert Sr. and Sandra (Lowry) Gard, in Plymouth, Indiana. Bob was a member of the Local #697, where he worked in the Electrical/Mechanical shop. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, stock cars,...
79 year old, Don Oliver, passed away February 3, 2024.
On February 11, 1944, Don was born to Gerritt and Irene (Hale) Oliver in Rensselaer, Indiana. Don was a Local #41, Union Laborer, retired. He married the love of his life, Mabel M. (Neeley) Oliver, on July 1, 1972, in Wheatfield at Sculley’s Church. Don liked to hunt and fish, and...
81 year old, R. David Jones, passed away February 3, 2024.
On June 23, 1942, in Newland, Indiana, Dave was born to Louis and Leona (Risner) Jones. Dave married the love of his life, Alice Stalbaum on December 14, 1962, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for Hamstra Builders. Dave enjoyed fishing, woodworking, cutting fire wood,...
71 year old, Rhea Andrew, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away February 2, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.
On May 16, 1952, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Rhea was born to Earl and Betty (Hyde) Wise. She graduated from Hobart High School. Rhea married the love of her life, Bruce E. Andrew, on October 29, 1972, in Elisabethtown, Illinois....
72 year old, Maudora Jane (Denton) Foresta, ‘Momma Jay’ passed away on February 1, 2024, with loving family at her side.
Jay was born on July 19, 1951, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Viron and Naomi (Purnell) Denton. She loved thunderstorms, walking in the rain, baby ducks, classic country music, two stepping to the ‘Cotton-Eye-Joe’, the rodeo, cowboys, and their pockets.
Jay liked...
89 year old, Dolores Liston, of DeMotte, passed away January 22, 2024, at Bickford of Crown Point, Indiana.
On September 20, 1934, in Cedar Lake, Indiana, Dolores was born to Chester G. and Ada (Schmidt) Dickerson. Dolores graduated from Lowell High School in 1952. She married the love of her life, Eugene H. Liston, on March 12, 1955, in Columbia City,...
64 year old, Delbert Lee Parkinson Jr., passed away January 16, 2024.
On March 25, 1959, in Hazel Crest, Illinois, Delbert Jr. to Delbert and Muriel (Gustafson) Parkinson Sr. He served in the U.S. Army. Delbert worked at the Twin Towers, in their maintenance department. He also did HVAC repairs. Delbert enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking and building stuff. He was a...
Edna Mae (Hudak) Armstrong, 52, of Rensselaer, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Rensselaer on December 14, 1971, the daughter of Edna M. (Albright) and the late Michael D. Hudak. She graduated from Lowell High School Class of 1991. She enjoyed camping...
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