Paul H. Kamminga
With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of Paul H. Kamminga on March 25, 2025. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on January 16, 1950 to George and Rose (Boersma) Kamminga. Paul loved farming and raising hogs. He taught at Christian Haven Boys School in Wheatfield, Indiana, and painted part-time...
64 year old, Karen Reese, of Rensselaer, passed away May 27, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On September 25, 1959, in Mineral Wells, Texas, Karen was born to Lee and Marie (Tiede) Whitaker. Karen graduated from high school. Karen married the love of her life, Daniel Reese, on December 17, 1982 at Bailey Corner Church. She enjoyed traveling, rafting,...
52 year old, Owen D. Nannenga, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 29, 2025.
On July 2, 1972, Owen was born to Donald and Darlene (Wireman) Nannenga, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1991. Owen worked as a Cement Mason, and spent 10 years on the Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and...
78 year old, Patricia ‘Pat or Crazy Patty’, formerly of Monon and Tampa, Florida, passed away April 28, 2025.
On December 1, 1946, Pat was born to David and Francis (Gilbert) Brisken in Salem, Ohio. Pat enjoyed card games, bonfires, canoeing, and was a collector of knickknacks. Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family.
Pat is survived by...
62 year old, Jacqulene ‘Jackie’ S. Davis, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 27, 2025.
On May 29, 1962, Jackie was born to Wendall and Loretta (Romine) Northcutt in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from Hebron High School, class of 1980. Jackie worked as a hairdresser. She married the love of her life, Doug Davis, in 1991, at their home in Kniman,...
Charles ‘Chuck’ Edward Pettet Sr., 73, of Medaryville, formerly of Wheatfield, was called home to the Lord on April 21, 2025. Chuck was one of 6 children born to Forest V. and Dorothy J. (Hibbs) Pettet. He married Pamela A. Brennan in 1973, spending 51 years together raising 4 children. He will always be remembered as a dedicated “Papaw” to...
70 year old, Randall L. Mak, of Delphi, formerly of DeMotte, passed away April 18, 2025.
On April 30, 1954, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Randy was born to Walter and Charmaine (Hockney) Mak. Randy was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate, class of 1972. Randy liked to garden, farm, bsing with everyone. He especially loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed his...
55 year old, Joe Y. Banister, of Medaryville, passed away April 18, 2025.
On July 19, 1969, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Joe was born to Gordan and Margaret (Sisney) Banister. Joe worked as a laborer. He married the love of his life, Tina Mattocks on October 31, 2020, at the Kniman United Methodist Church. He liked to watch Me TV, and GRIT...
Georgiann B. “Sis” Kaeb, age 88, of Wheatfield, IN, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1936, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Georgia and Howard Prior.
Georgiann attended Catholic school and was a devoted member of Sorrowful Mother Church for 60 years. Her faith was...
78 year old, Teresa K. Pointer, of Wheatfield, passed away April 16, 2025.
On March 20, 1947, Teresa was born to Charles and Hazel (Ruff) Darnell in Evansville, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Kelly Pointer, on March 26, 1964, in Evansville, Indiana. She worked as the Activity Director and Social Service Director at Crestmark Nursing Home in Roselawn,...
87 year old, Mary A. Spriggs, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 15, 2025.
On October 23, 1937, Mary was born to Jeff and Fannie (Rowe) Justice, at home in Kniman, Indiana. Mary graduated from Medaryville High School, class of 1956. On July, 15, 1956, She married Haldon Spriggs in Medaryville, Indiana. Mary used to be a part of the Wheatfield...
64 year old, Sarah Sholey, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 15, 2025.
On May 25, 1960, Sarah was born to William and Shirley (Stroup) Yeoman in Rensselaer, Indiana. Sarah graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1978, then got a Bachelor of Science Degree from IU Northwest. Sarah married the love of her life, Bill Sholey, on February 14,...
Sonya P. Kingma, age 85, of Fishers, Indiana, formerly of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2025.
Sonya was born on May 7, 1939, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Sikma) Wognum in South Holland, Illinois. Sonya married Roy Kingma, in South Holland, Illinois, June 26, 1959.
Sonya was devoted wife and mother to her family. She also worked with her husband for...
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of the very loved and cherished Stephanie Ellen Driscoll age 40, Wheatfield Indiana.
On October 10, 1984 Stephanie excitedly made her debut to the world in Munster, Indiana to Daniel Driscoll and Tammy (Spitzer) Driscoll. The day she was born her smile brought such joy to the hearts of her parents. Even though Stephanie’s...
59 year old, Darrell Cooper Jr., of DeMotte, passed away April 4, 2025.
On September 26, 1965, Darrell was born to Darrell Sr. and Edith (Selby) Cooper, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Wendy Gregory, on January 3, 1998, in Jasper County, Indiana. He worked at BP as a clerk for a while. Darrell liked all forms...
79 year old, Sharion R. Sampson, of Rensselaer, passed away on April 3, 2025, at her home with her loving family around her.
On October 23, 1945, Sharion was born to David Nichols and Jewel (Reed) Counts, in Huntsville, Alabama. She worked as a custodian at Kankakee Valley School Corporation. Sharion enjoyed cooking, sewing, doing cross words, and reading. She loved...
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Edwards, 58 years old, of DeMotte, passed away on April 2, 2025.
On June 28, 1966, Jerry was born to Gerald and Kathleen (Green) Edwards in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated from Griffith High School, class of 1984. Jerry married the love of his life, Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Patterson, on July 6, 1999, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He and his wife have...
72 year old, Fred H. Etnire, of Wheatfield, passed away on March 26, 2025, at his home with his loving family around him.
On July 20, 1952, Fred was born to Medford and Winifred (Foster) Etnire in Hammond, Indiana. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and served from 1972 until 1975. Fred married the love of his life,...
76 year old, Penny Sanders, of DeMotte, passed away on March 24, 2025.
On May 10, 1948, Penny was born to Vernon ‘Luke’ and Flora ‘Granny’ (Smith) Gilbert in Rensselaer, Indiana. She worked as a truck driver. Penny enjoyed going to Shipshewana and the Covered Bridge Festival, always searching for the next arts and crafts for her family. Family was the...
80 year old, Alice Ann Jones, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on March 23, 2025.
On August 18, 1944, Alice was born to Eugene and Florence (Bennett) Stalbaum in LaPorte, Indiana. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1962. Alice married the love of her life, Rancie ‘Dave’ Jones on December 14, 1962. She worked for 30 years as an...