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...
Michael T Geise
Jun 12, 2025
Michael T. Geise, 76, of Rensselaer, passed away on June 12, 2025, at his home with his family around him.
On April 14, 1949, Michael was born to James and Joan (Wright) Geise in Chicago, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Lynn Rentner on December 7, 1968. Michael was a self-employed auto mechanic who enjoyed buying and fixing up...
Renee' A Tampauskas
May 24, 2025
46 year old, Renee’ Ann Tampauskas, of Crown Point, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the William J. Riley Memorial Residence of Munster.
On July 19, 1978, Renee’ was born to Frederick and Agnes (Jamrosz) Stavitzke, in Hammond, Indiana. She graduated from Lake Central High School, class of 1996, and achieved her RN degree from South Suburban Community College in...
Mindy Gross
May 22, 2025
45 year old, Mindy Gross, of Mt. Ayr, passed away May 22, 2025.
On August 8, 1979, Mindy was born to mother: Joyce (Vaughn) Rowinski and daddy: Michael Rowinski. Mindy liked to read, write, and color. She worked as a cook at Curtis Creek Golf Course. Mindy also worked in home health care. She attended Bur Oak Community Church.
Mindy is survived...
Thomas J Cook
May 20, 2025
78 year old, Thomas J Cook, of Wheatfield, passed away on May 20, 2025, at home with his family around him.
On July 13, 1946, Thomas was born to Alvin and Betty (Thorp) Cook, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Thomas married the love of his life, Brenda Evans, on September 13, 1967. He worked...
Paul B Neely
May 19, 2025
62 year old, Paul B. Neely, of Rensselaer, passed away on May 19, 2025.
On January 31, 1963, Paul was born to Robert Sr. and Julia (Lapinski) Neely, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He worked in excavation, enjoying being outdoors. Paul enjoyed attending services at Faith Pentecostal Church of God. He was a fan of tinkering, racing at Shadyhill Speedway, and collecting antiques....
Phyllis A Steinhart
May 19, 2025
80 year old, Phyllis A. Steinhart, of Wheatfield, passed away on May 19, 2025, at home with her family around her.
On July 18, 1944, Phyllis was born to Charles and Ruth Rizzo in Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Ron Steinhart, who preceded her. Phyllis enjoyed watching tv, Bingo, the home shopping club, and Farmville. Her happiest...
Dacia K Potts
May 18, 2025
31 year old, Dacia Potts, passed away on May 18, 2025, after an automobile accident.
On June 8, 1993, Dacia was born to Brian Potts and Angela (Jordan) Fellmy, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She enjoyed music and making tie dye art.
Dacia is survived by her parents: Brian (Brenda Manns) Potts, Angela (Jason) Fellmy, and daughter: Aubree Bender.
Dacia was preceded in death by...
Dennis R Eenshuistra
May 18, 2025
79 year old, Dennis R. Eenshuistra, of DeMotte, passed away May 18, 2025, at Great Lakes Health & Rehab.
On June 30, 1945, Dennis was born to Gerben and Irma (Worley) Eenshuistra in Hammond, Indiana. Dennis graduated from DeMotte High School. He was a carpenter by trade. Dennis married the love of his life, Susan Wheeler, on May 16, 1998, in...
Lillian Glass
May 16, 2025
Lillian (Graczyk) Glass went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2025, at the age of 98.
She was born to Adam and Agnes (Wozniak) Graczyk on December 20, 1926, in Calumet City, Illinois. Later, the family relocated to Chicago, near the present-day Midway Airport. Lillian often shared stories of her childhood, reminiscing about a time when the area...
William 'Bill' Howard
May 7, 2025
54 year old, William ‘Bill’ Howard, formerly of Winamac, passed away on May 7, 2025.
On June 9, 1970, Bill was born to Ray and Gail (Toosley) Howard in Chillicothe, Ohio. He graduated from North Judson San Pierre High School, class of 1989. Bill worked as a car salesman and loved his job. He enjoyed traveling, for work and just to...
Janice K. Patton
May 5, 2025
69 year old, Janice K. Patton, of DeMotte, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home with her loving family around her.
On December 4, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, Janice was born to Ivan and Nan (Dodge) Butler. She grew up in Oklahoma but lived in many states throughout her lifetime. Janice was a member of the Otoe-Missouria tribe. She was...
Peggy A Hamstra
May 4, 2025
86 year old, Peggy A. Hamstra, of Wheatfield, passed away May 4, 2025, at Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village with her loving family around her.
On February 12, 1939, Peggy was born to Harold and Florence (Reinhardt) Martin in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Wilbert Hamstra on December 4, 1956, in DeMotte, Indiana. Peggy loved to cook...
Owen D. Nannenga
Apr 29, 2025
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...
Patricia Krivanek
Apr 28, 2025
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...
Jacqulene S. Davis
Apr 27, 2025
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 E. Pettet Sr.
Apr 21, 2025
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...
Randall Mak
Apr 18, 2025
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...
Joe Y Banister
Apr 18, 2025
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 'Sis' B. Kaeb
Apr 17, 2025
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...