Obituaries
Frances L Neeley
Aug 18, 2022
85 year old, Frances L. Neeley, of Rensselaer, passed away August 18, 2022.
On October 19, 1936, Frances was born to Ernest and Beulah (Stanford) Neyhart, in Griffith, Indiana. She liked to play Bingo, garden and can her rewards. She loved taking care of kids.
Frances is survived by her children: Harley Struble, David (Tammy) Struble, Melissa...
JoAnn Walker
Aug 17, 2022
87 year old, JoAnn Jean Walker, of Rensselaer, passed away August 17, 2022.
On November 19, 1934, JoAnn was born to Jeryld and Velma (Williams) Stanton in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, and married the love of her life, Firman Walker on February 21, 1953. She loved gardening and growing flowers.
JoAnn is survived...
Conley Smith
Aug 16, 2022
Conley Smith passed away on August 16, 2022, after a long and courageous battle against COPD. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School. Conley was a 50-year member of the Glenn Park Masonic Lodge. He retired in 1986, from U.S. Steel, at age 50 after working 32 years.
Conley and Joan spent 29 winter vacations in...
James E Jansma
Aug 15, 2022
71 year old, James Elliot Jansma, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on August 15, 2022.
On November 21, 1950, James was born to William and Norma (Spence) Jansma, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp, before returning home. He married Kelley Johnson on December 27, 2009, in Vernon Hills, Illinois. James was...
Nancy L Rickert
Aug 7, 2022
66 year old, Nancy L. Rickert, of Wheatfield, passed away August 7, 2022, as a result of an auto accident.
On March 13, 1956, Nancy was born to Joseph M. and Elizabeth J (Kantowicz) Starcevich in Hammond, Indiana. Nancy graduated from Thornton Fractional North High School. She worked at St. Joseph’s College as cook, janitorial, receptionist, and finally...
Trent Wilson
Aug 6, 2022
33 year old, Trent Wilson, of Rensselaer, passed away August 6, 2022.
Trent was born on April 18, 1989, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was a factory worker. Trent liked to write poetry, draw, and write short stories. Trent had the cutest giggle, that was extremely infectious. He was funny and quick witted.
Trent is survived by his...
Geneva Jefferson
Aug 4, 2022
76 year old, Geneva Jefferson, of Wheatfield, passed away August 4, 2022.
Geneva was born on January 10, 1946, to Bryan and Rose (Bailey) Clemons in Gillam Township, Jasper County, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Earl Jefferson, in April of 1964 at the DeMotte United Methodist Church. Geneva was a factory worker, for Monon Trailer,...
Ruthene Bailey
Aug 3, 2022
68 year old, Ruthene Bailey, of Medaryville, passed away August 3, 2022.
Ruthene was born to Willie Miller and Mildred (Bailey) Miller-Bailey, in Salyersville, Kentucky. She married the love of her life, Mitchell Bailey, on August 17, 1970, in Jasper County, Indiana. Ruthene enjoyed being a housewife. She liked to cook, sew and crochet. Ruthene loved having her...
Hilda Curry-Gilbert
Aug 1, 2022
92 year old, Hilda Curry-Gilbert, of Merrillville, formerly of DeMotte, Valparaiso and Griffith, passed away on August 1, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Merrillville.
Hilda was born to Raymond and Maggie (Hamstra) Boersma on February 28, 1930, on the farm in DeMotte, Indiana. Hilda graduated from Fair Oaks High School and worked as a clerk in retail...
Sandra M. Young
Jul 24, 2022
75 year old, Sandra M. Young, of Hammond passed away July 24, 2022.
Sandra was born to Trustum and Olive May (Smith) Whicker, in Shelby, Lake County, Indiana. Sandra was a homemaker. She loved to read and work in her flower garden. She also kept the cleanest house.
Sandra is survived by her family: husband: Ronald Young,...
Albert R. Hoecker
Jul 22, 2022
81 year old, Albert ‘Albie’ R. Hoecker Jr., of DeMotte, Indiana, formerly of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away July 22, 2022 at his home in DeMotte, Indiana.
Albert was born on September 26, 1940, to Albert R. and Margaret (Grimm) Hoecker, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Albert graduated high school, and served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He...
Betty M. Cottrell
Jul 11, 2022
44 year old, Betty M. Cottrell, of Burnettsville, passed away at her home on July 11, 2022.
Betty was born on February 1, 1978, to Robert and Dixie (Goff) Keck in Crown Point, Indiana. Betty was a homemaker. Betty enjoyed storm chasing, wolfs, nature and listening to music.
Betty is survived by her family: father: Robert Keck,...
Joe D. Risner
Jul 10, 2022
76 year old, Joe D. Risner, of Wheatfield, passed away July 10, 2022.
On August 28, 1945, in Rensselaer, Joe was born to Lee and Gertrude (Howard) Risner. Joe was the groundskeeper for Lakes of Four Season’s Golf Course. Joe liked to hunt, fish, play golf and cook. He was an avid lover of nature and animals.
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Daryl Hoover King
Jul 8, 2022
Daryl Hoover King, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with cancer with his loving family around him.
He was born on May 28, 1949 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Rufus B. and Wanda (Hoover) King Sr. Daryl graduated from Manchester High School in 1967. After attending Manchester College for two...
Cindy Jo Culbreth
Jul 5, 2022
62 year old, Cindy Jo Culbreth, of Wheatfield, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2022.
On August 25, 1959, Cindy was born to Eugene and Clara (Margison) Woudema in Valparaiso, Indiana. Cindy attended Kankakee Valley Schools. She married the love of her life, Dave Culbreth on August 30, 1975, at the DeMotte United Methodist Church. She worked for...
John M. Oezer
Jul 5, 2022
84 year old, John M. Oezer Jr., of Fair Oaks, passed away at his home with his loving family around him.
John was born to John M. and Jeanette (Iwema) Oezer in Chicago, Illinois, on April 22, 1938. John married the love of his life, Jean Ann Kingma on October 2, 1955, at Fair Oaks, Indiana. John was...
Casey Aubrey Young
Jul 1, 2022
How do you write an obituary for a man and a soul larger than life? Nothing written here will ever seem like enough.
Casey Aubrey Young, 34, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2022. Casey was a one of a kind, once in a lifetime human being that the rest of us strive and can only...
Vernon Helton
Jun 21, 2022
Vernon Helton, 94, of Wheatfield, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 with his loving family surrounding him.
Vernon was born September 5, 1927 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Anderson and Laudie (Bailey) Helton. Vernon was a general foreman for the Laborer’s Union Local 81, and was a farmer as well. He took pride in the home that he built...
Harley Hesh Sr.
Jun 20, 2022
81 year old, Harley Hesh Sr., of Shelby, passed away June 20, 2022, at his home with his family around him.
Harley was born in Roselawn, Newton County, Indiana on January 24, 1941, to Harold and Madora (Albright) Hesh. Harley worked as a rubbish collector. He loved to do woodworking, and fish.
Harley is survived by his children:...
Karen R Greene
Jun 12, 2022
57 year old, Karen R. Sims-Greene, of Monticello, passed away June 12, 2022, at IU Arnet, Lafayette, Indiana.
On December 14, 1964, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Karen was born to Larry Robbins and Connie K (Mitchell) Molden. She was a housewife. Karen married the love of her life, Ron Greene on July 4, 2020, at Independence, Missouri. She liked to...
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