Marilyn E. 'Cookie' Swisher
Nov 30, 2023
82 year old, Marilyn E. 'Cookie' Swisher, of Wheatfield, passed away November 30, 2023, at her home with her loving family around her.
On September 2, 1941, in Frame, West Virginia, Marilyn was born to Irvin and Mabel (Atkinson) Brisendine. Marilyn was a restaurant manager. She attended Kniman United Methodist Church. She enjoyed shopping, playing games such as...
Martin J. Hoffman
Nov 30, 2023
91 years, 8 months, 3 days, Martin J. Hoffman, of Hebron, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family around him.
On March 27, 1932, in DeMotte on the family farm, Martin was born to Martin and Sena (Walstra) Hoffman. He graduated from DeMotte Schools in 1950. Martin married the love of his life, Edna DeFries,...
Eric V. Stalbaum
Nov 28, 2023
Eric V. Stalbaum, 72, of Temple, a devoted family man and dedicated public servant, passed away on November 28, 2023 in Temple, Texas. Born on March 4, 1951 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Mr. Vincent Stalbaum and Donna (McIlvain) Stalbaum Eric led a fulfilling life filled with remarkable achievements and cherished memories.Growing up on the family farm, Eric developed a...
Amalia 'Molly' Figueroa
Nov 25, 2023
82 year old, Amalia ‘Molly’ Figueroa, of Wheatfield, passed away November 25, 2023.
On September 30, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, Molly was born. She married Elias Figueroa. Amalia attended bible study on Tuesdays in DeMotte. Molly enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She liked to cook and host family gatherings. Molly played Bingo, and watched soap operas.
Molly...
Otis Van Dorn Cochran III
Nov 23, 2023
68 year old, Otis Van Dorn Cochran III, of Wheatfield, passed away November 23, 2023.
On December 30, 1954, Otis was born to Otis Van Dorn Cochran II and Dorothy (Mullins) Cochran on Fort Chaffe, Arkansas. Otis graduated from Highland High School, and attended Prairie State College. He married the love of his life, Dianne Carlisle on April...
Jeremy M. Peterson
Nov 16, 2023
37 year old Jeremy ‘Detroit’ Peterson, of Morocco, passed away November 16, 2023.
On January 29, 1986 Jeremy was born to Wayne and Holly Peterson in Crown Point, Indiana. He graduated from Hanover Central and attended Ball State University. He worked for US Steel. Jeremy liked to ride and work on motorcycles. He was very outgoing and...
Peter C. Kargas
Nov 9, 2023
85 year old, Peter C. Kargas, of DeMotte, passed away November 9, 2023.
On August 29, 1938, Peter was born to Christ Kargas and Ann (Mizanin) Drake, in Chicago, Illinois. Peter married Irene May Zahrndt on July 30, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. Peter served in the U.S. Navy. He loved to decorate for every holiday, build model trains...
David K. Walker
Nov 9, 2023
70 year old, David K. Walker, of Rensselaer, passed away November 9, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
On December 1, 1952, in Rensselaer, Indiana, David was born to Richard and Christeena (Stone) Walker. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1972. David worked at Northway Cabinetry, and then became a truck...
Stephen C Sell
Nov 7, 2023
67 year old, Stephen C. Sell, Knox, passed away November 7, 2023, at his home.
On February 2, 1956, Stephen was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Charles Drury Sell and Elizabeth Ann (Grier) Sell. Stephen was raised in a boys home. He graduated from high school, and was a printing pressman for Franklin Printing.
Stephen is...
Clinton Boersma
Nov 7, 2023
67 year old, Clinton Boersma, of Buffalo/Monticello, passed away on November 7, 2023.
Clinton was born on June 10, 1956, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to William and Cordelia (Kooy) Boersma. Clinton was a welder by trade and worked for Wabash for 16 years and Van Guard for 5 years. He loved tinkering around making odds and ends, as well as,...
Ivanka Vucic
Nov 6, 2023
50 year old, Ivanka Vucic, of Francesville, passed away November 6, 2023.
On February 12, 1973, Ivanka, was born to Ivan and Mary (Barunica) Vucic in East Chicago, Indiana. Ivanka worked with Healthy Families in Jasper County as a secretary. She liked to collect Breyer Model horses, and camping. Ivanka loved her horses, cats, and dogs. Her nieces...
Rodney E. Helton
Nov 5, 2023
62 year old, Rodney E. Helton, of Wheatfield, passed away November 5, 2023.
On July 14, 1961, Rod was born to Eugene and Hazel (Park) Helton, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Rod was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1979. He worked in transportation in the Tin Mill. He married Leanne (Bukovic) on October 31, 1988,...
Darlene M. Smith
Nov 3, 2023
Darlene M. Smith, age 65, of Bailey’s Corner, passed away November 3, 2023, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
On November 18, 1957, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Darlene was born to William and Nola (Allen) Smith. She graduated from West Central High School with the class of 1978. Darlene worked for PerPac Incorporated until it closed,...
Kenneth E. Holley
Nov 2, 2023
86 year old, Kenneth E. Holley, of Crown Point, passed away November 2, 2023.
On September 25, 1937, Ken was born to Kenneth R. and Jean (Jaros) Holley, in East Chicago, Indiana. Ken married the love of his life, Metha, on December 30, 1975, at the Christian Church in South Haven, Indiana, and attended Portage Christian Church. He...
Jesus 'Jessie' Figueroa
Nov 2, 2023
75 year old, Jesus H. Figueroa, of Wheatfield, passed away November 2, 2023.
On May 15, 1948, Jesus was born to Pedro and Tomasa (Ramirez) Figueroa in Chihuahua, Mexico. Jesus was a self-employed dry wall finisher. He enjoyed music and his grandchildren.
Jesus is survived by his children: Maria, Anthony Figueroa, Peter Figueroa, Samuel Figueroa, 7 grandchildren,...
Paul J. Pavot
Oct 30, 2023
79 year old, Paul J. Pavot, of LaPorte, passed away October 30, 2023 with his loving family around him.
On September 26, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, Paul was born to Paul Pavot and Josephine (Korniak) Pavot-Tanchala. He was a Wheatfield High School graduate. He married the love of his life, Renetta Wisniewski, in Hammond, Indiana on May 13,...
Jeff C. Schumacher
Oct 26, 2023
63 year old, Jeff C. Schumacher, of Wheatfield, passed away October 26, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
Jeff was born on October 9, 1960, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, to Earl Schumacher and Lola (Lambert) Schumacher-Nelson. He graduated from Jefferson High School. Jeff entered the U.S. Army, and became a Combat Medic. He them joined...
Georgia A Czerniak
Oct 25, 2023
78 year old, Georgia Alice Czerniak, of Wheatfield, passed away October 25, 2023.
On April 24, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, Georgia was born to Donald and Ercelle (Barker) Detrick. She graduated from Hobart Schools. Georgia was an EMT. She married David Czerniak on April 1, 1984, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a member of the Wheatfield American...
Daniel E. Gobin
Oct 16, 2023
69 year old, Daniel E. Gobin, of Wheatfield, passed away October 16, 2023.
Daniel was born on August 3, 1954, the son of Charles and Norma (Frets) Gobin, in Hammond, Indiana. Daniel married the love of his life, Patricia Beiswanger, who preceded him.
Daniel was retired from U.S. Steel Gary Works, as an iron worker for 31...
Arlene B. Poisel
Oct 10, 2023
84 year old, Arlene B. Poisel, of DeMotte, passed away October 10, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On March 16, 1939, in Thorton, Illinois, Arlene was born to Louis and Gertrude (Swets) Hoekstra. Arlene married the love of her life, Clifford D. Poisel, on July 5, 1958, at the Christian Reformed Church, in DeMotte, Indiana. Arlene...