Charles J. Petro
Aug 19, 2023
83 year old, Charles J. Petro, of DeMotte, passed away August 19, 2023, at Aperion Care, DeMotte, Indiana.
Charles was born in Gary, Indiana, to Samuel and Arlene Petro. Charles served in the Merchant Marines (Navy). He married the love of his life, Carol S Wallace on February 2, 1974, in Merrillville, Indiana. Charles worked at Inland Steel....
Eldon Risner
Aug 14, 2023
88 year old, Eldon Risner, of Rensselaer, passed away August 14, 2023, with his loving family around him.
On March 10, 1935, Eldon was born to Donie and Lucinda (Risner) Risner, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Eldon married the love of his life, Hazel Caudill, in Jasper County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army. Eldon owned Fisher’s Convenience Store,...
Rebecca 'Becky' Crane
Aug 11, 2023
32 year old, Rebecca Marie Crane, of DeMotte, passed away from a tragic accident on August 11, 2023.
On December 22, 1990, in Harvey, Illinois, Rebecca was born to William Crane and Terri (Tromp) McCracken. Rebecca was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate. Becky was an Assistant Manager at SP-19 for 12 years. Her life was her son,...
Herschel Richie
Aug 11, 2023
56 year old, Herschel Richie, of Rensselaer, passed away August 11, 2023 at his home.
On September 23, 1966, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Herschel was born to Canada and Anna Faye (Wireman) Richie. Herschel graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1985. Herschel was an avid F.F.A. member. He also graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer with...
Ina Rae Morrison
Aug 10, 2023
82 year old, Ina R. Morrison, of Wheatfield formerly of Lake Village, passed away August 10, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On February 20, 1941, Ina was born to Louis and Ann (Kollada) Palmer, in Hammond, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Kim Morrison, on June 30, 1961, in Kankakee, Illinois. First and...
Jack L. Lawrence
Aug 4, 2023
82 year old, Jack L. Lawrence, of Knox passed away August 4, 2023.
On February 16, 1941, Jack was born to Ralph and Louise (Haub) Lawrence in Valparaiso, Indiana. Jack married the love of his life, Shela Barker, on December 12, 1975, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Jack was an Operating Engineer, and a member of the Local #150 for...
Victoria 'Vicki' Owens
Jul 31, 2023
64 year old, Victoria "Vicki" Martin Owens, of DeMotte, passed away July 31,2023.
On December 14, 1958, Vicki was born to George and Mary (Howard) Martin, in Crown Point, Indiana. She was raised in Crown Point and that is where she met many amazing friends and her husband. She married the love of her life, Michael Owens, on...
Vanessa Kay Miller
Jul 31, 2023
On Monday, July 31, 2023, Vanessa Kay Miller, 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Vanessa was born on March 11, 1955 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Floyd and Myrtle (Richie) Miller. She attended school at Kniman School, Indiana School for the Blind, and graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1973. Vanessa worked for...
Jennifer Benton
Jul 30, 2023
37 year old, Jennifer R. Benton, of Wheatfield, passed away July 30, 2023 as a result of an auto accident.
On June 18, 1986, Jennifer was born in Rensselaer, to Hozie Pinkerman and Lisa (Benton) Zylstra. Jennifer was a graduate of Rensselaer High School. She worked for a cleaning service that cleaned houses. Jennifer liked arts & crafts....
Susan A. Brooks
Jul 22, 2023
76 year old, Susan A. Brooks, of Rensselaer, passed away July 22, 2023.
On November 10, 1946, in East Chicago, Indiana, Susan was born to Gilford and Thelma (Chumbley) Koch. She married Julius Brooks, whom she loved dearly on May 9, 1970 in Hammond, Indiana. Susan enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved to garden, doing crafts, and embroidery....
Sharon L. Patrick
Jul 21, 2023
79 year old, Sharon L. Patrick, of Wheatfield, passed away July 21, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On August 12, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Sharon was born to Ted and Marjorie (Biriki) Anthony. Sharon graduated from high school, and attend IUN for a while. She married the love of her life, Ronald Patrick, on May 8,...
Judith A. Tanner
Jul 18, 2023
88 year old, Judith A. Tanner, of Francesville, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2023, with most of her family by her side.
Judith was born to Lawrence and Veleta (Stiller) Beiswanger, on January 5, 1935, in Francesville, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Don Tanner, on November 25, 1953, in Francesville, at...
Gary A. Kocan
Jul 16, 2023
77 year old, Gary A. Kocan, of Wheatfield, passed away July 16, 2023, with his loving family around him.
Gary was born on December 1, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Anthony and Evelyn (Bennett) Kocan. Gary served in the U.S. Navy, after graduating from high school. On December 26, 1978, Gary married the love of his life, Berni Grzych,...
Richard 'Dick' Hinch
Jul 12, 2023
71 year old, Richard ‘Dick’ Hinch, of Thayer, passed away July 12, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
Dick was born in Hammond, Indiana, on December 12, 1951, to Ninnis and Elsie Mae (Boyd) Hinch. He married the love of his life, Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Hinch, on November 19, 1975, in East Chicago, Indiana. Dick worked...
Edward A. Trinoskey
Jul 10, 2023
73 year old, Edward A. Trinoskey, of Wheatfield, passed away July 10, 2023.
On October 28, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, Edward was born to Valerian and Ruth Ida (Beck) Trinoskey. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School, and then served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Edward worked as a crane operator at U.S. Steel. He loved...
Carol Crouse
Jul 8, 2023
87 year old, Carol Crouse, of DeMotte, passed away July 8, 2023 at her home with her loving family around her.
Carol was born on June 15, 1936, in Big Rock, Virginia, to Robert and Ellen (Justice) Fuller. Carol married the love of her life, David Crouse, on December 23, 1952, in Tazwell, Virginia. Carol enjoyed being a housewife....
Richard Taylor
Jun 29, 2023
83 year old, Richard Taylor, of Buffalo, passed away June 29, 2023, with his loving family around him.
On August 12, 1939, in East Chicago, Indiana, Richard was born to Robert Clyde and Margaret Ann (Carroll) Taylor. Richard married the love of his life, Elizabeth Beard on February 1, 1969. Richard worked as an Electrical Repairman for LTV...
Pamela Garcia
Jun 25, 2023
65 year old, Pamela J. Garcia, of Hebron, passed away June 25, 2023.
On July 14, 1957, Pamela was born to Howard and Genevieve (Lloyd) Baggerly in Hammond, Indiana. Pam worked as a school janitor for Kankakee Valley School Corporation and Porter Lakes School Corporation. She liked to garden. Pamela enjoyed playing games on her cell phone,...
Betty Jane Bolen
Jun 25, 2023
86 year old, Betty Jane Bolen, of Rensselaer, passed away on June 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on October 15, 1936, in Greenway, South Dakota, to Henry and Bertha (Diede) Schmitt. Betty worked as a housekeeper for an assisted living facility. She loved all animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed being outside in the yard,...
Andrew 'Andy' Mackall
Jun 24, 2023
34 year old, Andrew ‘Andy’ Mackall, of Hobart, passed away as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident on June 24, 2023.
Andy was born on April 14, 1989 in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Craig and Linda (Webber) Mackall. Andy was a crane operator for Local 150 Operators Union, who worked at Cleveland Cliffs Steel mill. He was an...