Obituaries
Steven E. Foster
Apr 2, 2024
63 year old, Steven E. Foster, of Wheatfield, passed away April 2, 2024, at his home.
On November 29, 1960, in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Steve was born to Ernest and Hettie (Abrams) Foster. He married the love of his life, Lynn Strauch in Blount County, Tennessee, on December 4, 1998. Steve was a truck driver. He enjoyed sport shooting, playing with...
Rose Lapkovitch
Mar 29, 2024
68 year old, Rose Lapkovitch, of DeMotte, passed away March 29, 2024.
On October 28, 1955, Rose was born to Clifford and Marie (Schiesser) Keilman, in Crown Point, Indiana. She graduated from Crown Point, Indiana, was a Nurse’s Aide, then a LPN, and enjoyed working at the nursing home the most. She loved cooking, sewing, crocheting and quilting. She especially enjoyed...
Judy E. Summa
Mar 26, 2024
74 year old, ‘Judy’ E. Summa, of Kouts, passed away March 26, 2024.
On August 11, 1949, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Judy was born to Lloyd and Sarah (Reif) Miller. Judy enjoyed being a housewife. She also liked gardening, photography, and babysitting. She was involved with 4-H. Judy especially enjoyed bird watching, and doing ancestry. Her grandchildren were her favorites.
Judy is survived...
Geraldine 'Geri' Napier
Mar 25, 2024
80 year old, Geraldine ‘Geri’ Napier, of Rensselaer, passed away March 25, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.
On May 10, 1943, Geri was born to Jess and Florida (Stone) Bailey. She graduated from Tefft High School, and married the love of her life: Claude Napier, in Gifford, Indiana, on June 17, 1961.
Geri married the love of her...
Wanda L. Gear
Mar 22, 2024
87 year old, Wanda L. Gear, of Wheatfield, passed away March 22, 2024.
On February 8, 1936, in Huttonsville, West Virginia, Wanda was born to Omar and Myrtle (Heathly) Bartlett. Wanda was a high school graduate, who married her best friend and love of her life, Donald R. Gear Sr. She enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking and especially her grandchildren.
Wanda is...
Howard 'Porky' Glovier
Mar 19, 2024
74 year old, Howard ‘Porky’ Glovier, of Valparaiso, went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2024.
On December 3, 1949, in Wise County, Virginia, Howard was born to Arvil ‘Paul’ and Ruby (Phillips) Glovier. Howard graduated from River Forest. He married Beverly (Conley) Glovier, on December 13, 1987, in Pulaski County, Indiana. Howard loved to work, was an...
David A 'Butch' Hendrix
Mar 18, 2024
78 year old, David A. ‘Butch’ Hendrix, of Wheatfield, passed away March 18, 2024, with his loving family around him.
On December 25, 1945, Butch, was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Archie and Nina (Wagoner) Hendrix. He married Donna Noble on June 21, 1969, in Wheatfield, Indiana at the Baptist Church. Butch was a member of the Roofer’s Union Local #...
Kenneth O. Walker
Mar 18, 2024
72 year old, Kenneth O. Walker, of Francesville, passed away March 18, 2024.
On January 2, 1952, Kenneth was born to Richard and Christine (Stone) Walker, in Wheatfield, Indiana. Kenneth was a Wheatfield High School graduate. He married the love of his life, Crystal Noble on April 5, 1996, in Medaryville, Indiana. Kenneth was a maintenance worker for Braun Ability. Ken...
Lois Jane Pettet
Mar 17, 2024
94 year old, Lois Jane Pettet, of Rensselaer, passed away March 17, 2024, at her home, with her family around her.
On May 15, 1929, in Jasper County, Indiana, Lois was born to Charles and Anna Blanche (Piatt) Florence. Lois married the love of her life, Willis Pettet Sr., on April 22, 1962 at the Virgie Christian Church. Lois liked to...
Albert Czarnecki Jr.
Mar 16, 2024
58 year old, Albert ‘Al’ Czarnecki Jr., of DeMotte, passed away March 16, 2024, at his home with his loving family around him.
On July 9, 1965, in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Al was born to Albert Sr., and Patricia (Knapp) Czarnecki. Al graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1983. On December 16, 1988, Al married the love of his life,...
Carol Ann Reynolds
Mar 12, 2024
67 year old, Carol Ann Reynolds, of Wheatfield, passed away March 12, 2024 with her loving family around her.
On November 20, 1956, in Hammond, Indiana, Carol was born to Melvin and Barbara (King) Robinson. Carol was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate. She enjoyed cooking at Casey’s in Remington. Carol enjoyed crocheting, making afghans, buying quilts, and loved to shop...
Betty Wireman
Mar 12, 2024
81 year old, Betty Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away March 12, 2024.
On August 10, 1942, Betty Wireman was born to Willis and Susie (Bailey) Neeley, in Jasper County, Indiana. She married Melvin Wireman. Betty worked at the old Abbring gas station in DeMotte, as a retail gas sales, clerk, and pumped gas. Betty liked to watch soap operas, especially General...
David Anthony 'Tooters' Hendrix
Mar 11, 2024
54 year old, David Anthony ‘Tooters’ Hendrix, of Wheatfield, passed away, March 11, 2024 at his home.
On February 17, 1970, Tooters was born to David ‘Butch’ and Donna (Noble) Hendrix in Valparaiso, Indiana. Tooters graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, and then attended Vincennes University for Conservation Officer training. He was a member of Local Union #11. He liked motocross,...
James S. Sanders
Mar 6, 2024
74 year old, James S. Sanders, of Wheatfield, passed away March 6, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, as a result of a tragic auto accident.
On August 24, 1949, James was born to Spalding and Marilyn (Glines) Sanders, in Chicago, Illinois. James graduated from high school, and was a mechanic by trade. He loved working on cars.
James is survived...
Doris B. Myers
Mar 6, 2024
102 years old, Doris B. (Frame) Myers of Wheatfield passed away on March 6, 2024 at her home with her loving family around her.
Doris was born on November 24, 1921, to Harry E. and Ida B (Uhter) Frame, in Shelby, Indiana. Graduating from Crown Point High School in 1939, Doris married Richard Myers in 1940 and had four children over...
Janice L. Kovacik
Feb 29, 2024
52 year old, Janice L. Kovacik, of Wheatfield, passed away February 29, 2024.
On October 28, 1971, Janice was born in East Chicago, Indiana to John Sr. and Marian Allison Kovacik. Janice enjoyed being a homemaker, painting, being a fixer – upper, tinkering with things. She also, liked to cook.
Janice is survived by her daughter: Korri Elston, grandchildren: Nikko Elston and...
Robin R. Steele
Feb 22, 2024
71 year old, Robin L. Steele, of Wheatfield, passed away February 22, 2024, at her home, with her loving family around her.
On September 12, 1952, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Robin was born to Howard and Juanita (Robbins) Marshall. She graduated from DeMotte High School, and married the love of her life, Homer Steele, on May 26, 1972, at the DeMotte United...
John L. Gooden
Feb 22, 2024
87 year old, John L. Gooden, of Wheatfield, passed away February 22, 2024, with his family around him.
On September 4, 1936, John was born to Thomas and Ruth (Casey) Gooden, in Herrin, Illinois. John was a member of the Local #150 Operating Engineers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
John is survived by his children: Butch (Roger Reber) Gooden, Tina Koebcke, Keith...
Edward Myers
Feb 20, 2024
81 year old, Edward E. Myers, of Wheatfield, passed away February 20, 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.
On October 23, 1942, Ed was born to Edsel and Dorothy (Budzinski) Myers, in East Chicago, Indiana. Ed was a graduate of Purdue University, who worked as an industrial engineer at Inland Steel. He married the love of his...
Shane R. Olson
Feb 16, 2024
17 year old, Shane R. Olson, of Wheatfield, passed away February 16, 2024, as a result of a tragic auto accident.
On April 29, 2006, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Shane was born to Steven Olson and Lana Stalbaum-Olson. Shane attended Kankakee Valley High School, and worked at Marcella’s. He enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, and liked cars. Shane especially liked spending time with...
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