Obituaries

Cindy Jo Culbreth

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Maxine 'Max' Salyer-French

Maxine 'Max' Salyer-French

Jun 11, 2022

Maxine “Max” (Salyer) French, age 80, passed away peacefully at her Koontz Lake home in the presence of beloved family members on the evening of Saturday, June 11, 2022. Max was born on February 23, 1942 in Wheatfield, Indiana to Denzell and Martha (Whitaker) Salyer. Max graduated from Wheatfield High School in the Class of 1960. After high school, she...

Clifford V. Fritz

Clifford V. Fritz

Jun 7, 2022

94 year old, Clifford V. Fritz, of Winamac, passed away June 7, 2022.

 

Clifford was born on July 11, 1927, to Leslie and Hazel (Earhart) Fritz in Winamac, Jefferson Township, Pulaski County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II, from 1945 until 1946. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Nelson,...

Edna Ball

Edna Ball

Jun 4, 2022

79 year old, Edna C. Ball, of Wheatfield, passed away June 4, 2022, at her home.

 

On August 30, 1942, in Springfield, Illinois, Edna was born to Edgar and Elizabeth (Bailey) Hedge. She worked at a security guard at NIPSCO or 20 + years, as well as being a housewife. She enjoyed her birds, and flower garden.

 

Edna...

Donald Lee Oldfield

Donald Lee Oldfield

May 26, 2022

86 year old, Donald Lee Oldfield, of Wheatfield, passed away May 26, 2022.

 

Donald was born on June 9, 1935, in Hammond, Indiana to Leo and Delores (Zieder) Oldfield. He was a diesel mechanic for Industrial Engines, in Highland. He was a member of the DeMotte Sons of the American Legion Post #440, Crown Point Eagles, Hebron Masonic Lodge...

Kenneth Abney

Kenneth Abney

May 24, 2022

34 year old, Kenneth Abney, of Monon, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2022, at his home.

 

On August 10, 1987, Kenneth was born to David Abney and Patricia (Storm) Abney-Byler in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He married Megan Campbell on June 27, 2021 at the Tippecanoe Country Club.  Kenneth liked to read, play the guitar, and write his own songs....

Diane Jacquest

Diane Jacquest

May 23, 2022

80 year old, Diane M. Jacquest, of Wheatfield, passed away May 23, 2022.

 

On August 31, 1941, Diane was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward Litzau and Lavergne (Trostel) Cartwright. She married the love of her life, Francis Jacquest, on December 21, 1957, in Kentucky. Diane was a housewife. She loved to collect beanie babies and barbie dolls. She...

Mac Quigley

Mac Quigley

May 21, 2022

84 year old, Mac Quigley, of Wheatfield, passed away May 21, 2022 from a broken heart.

 

On March 13, 1938, Mac was born, to James Quigley and Hazel (Goodpastor) Pound in Porter County, Indiana. Mac was raised by Ed and Coyla Albin. Mac was a Tefft Tiger, and graduated from Tefft High School class of 1956. He married the...

Dale Ward

Dale Ward

May 20, 2022

Dale Ward, 81, of Monon passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022, in Carmel, Indiana.

Dale was born May 29, 1940 in Francesville, to R. E. and Lena (Honegger) Ward. Dale was always fascinated by his father’s stone quarry. He started helping R.E. the summer of his 7th grade year.  He rode  with his father to work every day working...

Bradley E. Webber

Bradley E. Webber

May 15, 2022

33 year old, Bradley E. Webber, of Wheatfield, passed away May 15, 2022.

 

Brad was born on February 3, 1989, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Richard Webber Sr. and Laura (Bennett) Webber. Brad worked construction for Chem Check Inc. He enjoyed motorcycles, camping, outdoor recreational activities. He liked clothes and fashion too.

 

Brad is survived by his loving family:...

Doris Eileen Alexander

Doris Eileen Alexander

May 11, 2022

88 year old, Doris Eileen Alexander, of Winamac formerly of DeMotte, passed away May 11, 2022, with her loving family around her.

 

On March 16, 1934, in Gary, Indiana, Doris was born to James and Martha (Nobles) Spurr. Doris married the love of her life Frank Alexander on October 25, 1953, at Grace Baptist Church, in Gary, Indiana. Doris...

Sherry L Beoughter

Sherry L Beoughter

May 10, 2022

50 year old, Sherry L. Beoughter, of Valparaiso, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away May 10, 2022.

 

Sherry was born to Curtis H. and Christine ‘Tina’ (Kerkes) Beoughter, in Lafayette, Indiana on September 27, 1971. Sherry was a 1989 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. She went on to become a beautician and a respiratory therapist for 25 years, at...

Thomas E. Conley

Thomas E. Conley

May 9, 2022

63 year old, Thomas E. Conley, of DeMotte, passed away May 9, 2022.

 

Tom was born on February 7, 1959, in Gary, Indiana, to John Sr. and Alberta ‘Bertie’ (Dunn) Conley. Tom graduated from Lowell High School. Tom was a wall insulation installer. He loved NASCAR!

 

Tom is survived by his family: children: Amy (Eric) Estrada, John (Caitlin)...

Robert 'Bob' White

Robert 'Bob' White

May 8, 2022

72 year old, Robert ‘Bob’ White, of Merrillville, passed away May 8, 2022.

 

Bob was born on April 16, 1950, to Elmer L. and Dorothy L. (Barker) White, in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated in 1968. He married the love of his life, Phyllis E. Curry, on February 14, 1973, at the Methodist Church, in Griffith, Indiana. He served in...

Bob J Hoffman

Bob J Hoffman

May 7, 2022

94-year-old Bob J. Hoffman of San Pierre, Indiana passed away May 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Bob was born in Osceola, Indiana on August 17, 1927. He graduated from Francesville High School and served in the Navy. Bob married Mollie Marcella Dommer on May 23, 1948, and had four daughters, Ruth (Larry) Timm, Nancy (Roger) McCarty,...

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