Obituaries
William L. Stepp Jr.
Nov 26, 2022
48 year old, William L. Stepp Jr., passed away suddenly November 26, 2022, as a result of an auto accident.
On February 10, 1974, William was born in. Valparaiso, Indiana, to William and Donna (Nees) Stepp Sr. He graduated from Kankakee Valley School Corporation, and went on to work for the Local #150 Operating Engineers. He liked to...
Sandra K Roberts
Nov 25, 2022
68 year old, Sandra K. Roberts, of Indianapolis, formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away November 25, 2022, at her home with her loving family around her.
On September 4, 1954, in Hammond, Indiana, Sandra was born to Dennis and Dora (Wynkoop) David. She graduated from Griffith High School. Sandra was a USPS postal carrier for many years. She...
Matthew 'Poke' Shepperd
Nov 22, 2022
60 year old, Matthew ‘Poke’ Shepperd, of Medaryville, passed away November 22, 2022 with his family around him.
On January 28, 1962, Poke was born to Vennis and Irene (Cegielski) Shepperd, in Sparta, Illinois. Poke was co-owner of his tree service. He liked to visit Blue Chip & 4 Winds often. He also liked to play gin, poker,...
Theodore 'Ted' Donovsky Jr.
Nov 21, 2022
73 year old, Theodore G. Donovsky Jr., of Wheatfield, passed away November 21, 2022.
On August 31, 1949, in Hammond, Indiana, Theodore was born to Theodore Sr. and Dolores (Lukowski) Donovsky. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a switchman for the E. J. & E. Railroad. He was a member of the Model Train Club. He...
James R Paschke
Nov 20, 2022
72 year old, James R. Paschke, of Rensselaer, passed away with his loving family around him on November 20, 2022.
James was born on June 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward Sr., and Irma (Essick) Paschke. James served in the U.S. Army. James married the love of his life, Dorothy Conrad on July 1, 1972, in Chicago,...
Sandra S Peters-Mangum
Nov 20, 2022
76 year old, Sandra S. Mangum, of Wheatfield, passed away November 20, 2022.
Sandra was born on August 3, 1946, in Gary, Indiana, to Howard and Thelma (Souther) Bell. Sandra enjoyed being a housewife/homemaker. She loved to crochet and playing bingo. She enjoyed gardening and canning the rewards.
Sandra is survived by her children: Angela Johnson, David...
Andrew 'Andy Sr' Boersma
Nov 19, 2022
91 year old, Andrew Boersma, passed away November 19, 2022.
Andy was born on July 14, 1931, to Raymond and Maggie (Hamstra) Boersma in DeMotte, Indiana. Andy attended high school at Fair Oaks. He married the love of his life: Ruth E. Williams on July 6, 1951. They celebrated 69 years of marriage before Ruth’s death in...
Nicholas 'Nicky' Dykshorn
Nov 19, 2022
38 year old, Nicholas ‘Nicky’ C. Dykshorn, of Hebron, passed away November 19, 2022.
Nicky was born to Peter Dykshorn and Barbara (Haak) Buiter in Harvey, Illinois. He graduated from K.V.H.S. He attended First Church of Wheatfield. Nicky liked to sing, fish, and just loved being with his family.
Nicky is survived by his family: mother: Barbara,...
Gary Davis
Nov 17, 2022
64 year old, Gary L. Davis, of Wheatfield, passed away November 17, 2022.
On September 15, 1958, Gary was born to Ova Sr. and Barbara (Conley) Davis, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Gary was a laborer, truck mechanic.
Gary is survived by his daughter: Amy Davis, father: Ova Davis Sr., and brother: Ova (Marybeth) Davis Jr.
Gary was...
Gertrude 'Trudi' Van Eck
Nov 16, 2022
99 year old, Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Van Eck, of DeMotte, passed away November 16, 2022.
On August 16, 1923, in DeMotte, Indiana, Trudy was born to Cornelius and Margaret (Kiersma) Mak. She was the oldest living graduate from DeMotte High School, class of 1941. She married Herman C. Van Eck, on April 21, 1944, at the First Christian Reformed...
Gordon D. Van Baren
Nov 14, 2022
30 year old, Gordon D. Van Baren, of Wheatfield/Tefft, passed away November 14, 2022, from a farming accident.
On October 6, 1992, Gordon was born to Dale R. and Gina (Walstra) Van Baren, in Crown Point, Indiana. Gordon worked as a mechanic at Heartland Farms Service. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, frog gigging, four-wheeling, and bonfires with...
Carla S Hudak
Nov 8, 2022
76 year old, Carla S. Hudak, of Rensselaer, passed away November 8, 2022, at her home with her loving family around her.
On July 23, 1946, Carla was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter Sr. and Virginia (Bryson) Brunke. Carla married the love of her life, Paul Hudak Sr., on April 5, 1997, in Jasper County, Indiana. She...
Donald J. Dillabaugh
Nov 1, 2022
Donald John Dillabaugh, 69, of Wheatfield, Indiana passed away November 1, 2022, in his home after a brief illness. Don entered Our Lord’s embrace peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born August 24, 1953, to Howard and Marjorie (Ready) Dillabaugh in Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Hebron High School in 1971. He married the love of his...
Marjorie Frances Dillabaugh
Nov 1, 2022
Marjorie Frances Dillabaugh
Born August 23, 1929 in Decker, Indiana, to Eldon and Frances (Snyder) Ready. Died November 1, 2022 at home in Hebron, Indiana at the age of 93 surrounded by her children. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma.
Marge enjoyed traveling with her husband. They traveled to Israel and to Arizona in the winters....
Jim Klemp
Oct 31, 2022
79 year old, Jim Klemp, of DeMotte, passed away October 31, 2022.
On April 10, 1943, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Jim was born to Grace Klemp. He married the love of his life Linda Henrichs, on January 30, 1968, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Jim was a truck driver, and a member of the Teamsters #142. Jim enjoyed mowing his...
Mainous Hale Jr.
Oct 26, 2022
69 year old, Mainous Hale Jr., of Rensselaer, passed away October 26, 2022 at the Rensselaer Care Center.
On January 17, 1953, in Rensselaer, Mainous Jr., was born to Mainous Sr. and Geneva (Conley) Hale. Mainous was a short line cook, for several restaurant chains. He liked playing the guitar, panning for gold, spending time with his dog,...
Kimberley S Hugar
Oct 25, 2022
60 year old, Kimberley S. Hugar, of Monon, passed away October 25, 2022.
Kimberley was born to Robert Hugar and Nancy (Mack) Busch at Chicago, Illinois, on May 24, 1962. Kim worked for several different factories, Monon Trailer, Talberts, as a laborer, factory worker. She also actively participated in a family business, ‘Glimpses of the Past’ which allowed...
Larry Jungels
Oct 23, 2022
73 year old, Larry E. Jungels, of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on October 23. 2022.
Larry was born to Frank E. and Dorothy (Pearce) Jungels. Larry worked for Lafayette Venetian Blinds as a Credit Representative for many years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kniman. Larry loved to make noodles and was a...
David K. Hawkinson
Oct 20, 2022
65 year old, David K. Hawkinson “Hawk” of Wheatfield, Indiana, formerly of Tomahawk and Shawano, Wisconsin, drew his last breath here on earth on October 20, 2022. His family is grateful that he isn’t suffering any longer and look forward to eternity.
David was born on March 18, 1957, to Donald and Donna (Holton) Hawkinson in Marshfield, Wisconsin....
Edna J. Cavinder
Oct 20, 2022
82 year old, Edna Cavinder, of Wheatfield, passed away October 20, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Edna was born on April 12, 1940, to Ben and Nancy (Risner) Hale, in Newland, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Richard Cavinder, on February 3, 2013, in Jasper County, Indiana. Edna was a 50+ year member...
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