Obituaries
Sonya P Kingma
Apr 8, 2025
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...
Stephanie E Driscoll
Apr 8, 2025
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...
Darrell L. Cooper
Apr 4, 2025
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...
Sharion R Sampson
Apr 3, 2025
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' L. Edwards
Apr 2, 2025
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...
Fred H Etnire
Mar 26, 2025
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,...
Paul Kamminga
Mar 25, 2025
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...
Penny Sanders
Mar 24, 2025
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...
Alice Ann Jones
Mar 23, 2025
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...
Lyle L. Besner
Mar 21, 2025
66 year old, Lyle L. Besner, of Rensselaer, passed away March 21, 2025, with his loving family around him.
On June 19, 1958, Lyle was born to Allen and Nadene (Young) Besner, in Manistique, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Susan Kerkes on June 24, 1978, in Kouts, Indiana. Lyle worked as a 150 Operating Engineer for over 25+...
Judith Bailey
Mar 20, 2025
79 year old, Judith ‘Judy’ Bailey, of DeMotte, passed away on March 20, 2025, at her home with her loving family around her.
On February 19, 1946, Judy was born to John and Nellie (Anker) Eylander in Harvey, Illinois. Judy married Charles Bailey on September 25, 1964, who preceeded her. She spent the last 10 years of her life with her...
Michael 'Mike' K. Anderson
Mar 19, 2025
70 year old, Michael ‘Mike’ K. Anderson, of DeMotte, passed away on March 19, 2025.
On November 16, 1954, Mike was born to Robert and Mary (Taylor) Anderson in Rensselaer, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Cheryl Sargent on September 21, 1984, in DeMotte, Indiana. Mike worked as a carpenter, who always enjoyed working with his hands. He enjoyed...
Carol J. Wireman
Mar 18, 2025
82 year old, Carol J. Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away on March 18, 2025, at her home with her loving family around her.
On October 2, 1942, Carol was born to Gerret and Lois (Goetz) Bovenkerk, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a graduate of Wheatfield High School, class of 1960. Carol married James ‘Junior’ Wireman Jr, on June 10, 1961, in...
Earl D Walton
Mar 7, 2025
86 year old, Earl D. Walton, of DeMotte, passed away March 7, 2025, at George Ade Memorial Healthcare Center, Brook, Indiana.
On November 26, 1938, Earl was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Edward and Grace (Lemley) Walton. Earl graduated from Purdue and Valparaiso University Law School. He practiced law in Northwest Indiana since 1985 retiring in 2009. He worked as...
Barbara E Moore
Mar 5, 2025
86 year old, Barbara E. Moore, of Rensselaer, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Winamac, Indiana.
On March 14, 1938, Barbara was born to Leslie and Freda (Dye) Taylor, in Kentland, Indiana. Barbara graduated from Rensselaer High School. She married the love of her life, Victor J. Moore, on May 19, 1957, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Barbara owned the Sears catalog...
Jack A Whitaker Sr.
Feb 28, 2025
Jack A. Whitaker, Sr., of Rensselaer, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 91. Even as the years took their toll, Jack’s personality remained larger than life—his humor, kindness, and lively spirit never wavered. Jack was known for his generosity, warm greetings, and knack for turning any gathering into a performance, often breaking into song at American...
Phyllis J. Armstrong
Feb 28, 2025
89 year old, Phyllis J. Armstrong, of Indianapolis, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on February 28, 2025, with her loving family around her.
On April 2, 1935, Phyllis was born to Raymond and Daisy (Koepkey) Button, in Francesville, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Charles Armstrong, in May of 1953, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Phyllis worked as a cook, who...
Sandra E. Allee
Feb 20, 2025
Sandra E. Allee, 76, of Rensselaer, passed away on February 20, 2025 at her home with her loving family around her.
On May 18, 1948, Sandy was born to Kenneth and Christine (Sipkema) Goetz, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Sandy was a beloved wife and mother who served her community as a registered nurse for over 40 years, eventually holding respected leadership and...
Celia Mae Hittle
Feb 20, 2025
90 year old, Celia Mae Hittle, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on February 20, 2025, with her loving family around her.
On November 8, 1934, Celia was born to Charles and Hetty (Jeffers) Jasperson, in Wheatfield, Indiana. She graduated from Tefft High School, class of 1953. Celia married the love of her life, Lawrence Hittle, at Tefft United Methodist Church, on...
Jennie L Cooper
Feb 19, 2025
79 year old, Jennie L. Cooper, of Valparaiso, passed away on February 19, 2025, with her loving family around her.
On August 19, 1945, Jennie was born to Wilfred and Jeanetta (Armstrong) Tuttle, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Jennie graduated from Mr. Ayre High School, class of 1963. She married the love of her life, Paul Cooper, on February 25, 1963, in Lowell,...
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