Obituaries
Clinton Boersma
Nov 7, 2023
67 year old, Clinton Boersma, of Buffalo/Monticello, passed away on November 7, 2023.
Clinton was born on June 10, 1956, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to William and Cordelia (Kooy) Boersma. Clinton was a welder by trade and worked for Wabash for 16 years and Van Guard for 5 years. He loved tinkering around making odds and ends, as well as,...
Ivanka Vucic
Nov 6, 2023
50 year old, Ivanka Vucic, of Francesville, passed away November 6, 2023.
On February 12, 1973, Ivanka, was born to Ivan and Mary (Barunica) Vucic in East Chicago, Indiana. Ivanka worked with Healthy Families in Jasper County as a secretary. She liked to collect Breyer Model horses, and camping. Ivanka loved her horses, cats, and dogs. Her nieces...
Rodney E. Helton
Nov 5, 2023
62 year old, Rodney E. Helton, of Wheatfield, passed away November 5, 2023.
On July 14, 1961, Rod was born to Eugene and Hazel (Park) Helton, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Rod was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1979. He worked in transportation in the Tin Mill. He married Leanne (Bukovic) on October 31, 1988,...
Darlene M. Smith
Nov 3, 2023
Darlene M. Smith, age 65, of Bailey’s Corner, passed away November 3, 2023, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
On November 18, 1957, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Darlene was born to William and Nola (Allen) Smith. She graduated from West Central High School with the class of 1978. Darlene worked for PerPac Incorporated until it closed,...
Kenneth E. Holley
Nov 2, 2023
86 year old, Kenneth E. Holley, of Crown Point, passed away November 2, 2023.
On September 25, 1937, Ken was born to Kenneth R. and Jean (Jaros) Holley, in East Chicago, Indiana. Ken married the love of his life, Metha, on December 30, 1975, at the Christian Church in South Haven, Indiana, and attended Portage Christian Church. He...
Jesus 'Jessie' Figueroa
Nov 2, 2023
75 year old, Jesus H. Figueroa, of Wheatfield, passed away November 2, 2023.
On May 15, 1948, Jesus was born to Pedro and Tomasa (Ramirez) Figueroa in Chihuahua, Mexico. Jesus was a self-employed dry wall finisher. He enjoyed music and his grandchildren.
Jesus is survived by his children: Maria, Anthony Figueroa, Peter Figueroa, Samuel Figueroa, 7 grandchildren,...
Paul J. Pavot
Oct 30, 2023
79 year old, Paul J. Pavot, of LaPorte, passed away October 30, 2023 with his loving family around him.
On September 26, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, Paul was born to Paul Pavot and Josephine (Korniak) Pavot-Tanchala. He was a Wheatfield High School graduate. He married the love of his life, Renetta Wisniewski, in Hammond, Indiana on May 13,...
Jeff C. Schumacher
Oct 26, 2023
63 year old, Jeff C. Schumacher, of Wheatfield, passed away October 26, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
Jeff was born on October 9, 1960, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, to Earl Schumacher and Lola (Lambert) Schumacher-Nelson. He graduated from Jefferson High School. Jeff entered the U.S. Army, and became a Combat Medic. He them joined...
Georgia A Czerniak
Oct 25, 2023
78 year old, Georgia Alice Czerniak, of Wheatfield, passed away October 25, 2023.
On April 24, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, Georgia was born to Donald and Ercelle (Barker) Detrick. She graduated from Hobart Schools. Georgia was an EMT. She married David Czerniak on April 1, 1984, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a member of the Wheatfield American...
Daniel E. Gobin
Oct 16, 2023
69 year old, Daniel E. Gobin, of Wheatfield, passed away October 16, 2023.
Daniel was born on August 3, 1954, the son of Charles and Norma (Frets) Gobin, in Hammond, Indiana. Daniel married the love of his life, Patricia Beiswanger, who preceded him.
Daniel was retired from U.S. Steel Gary Works, as an iron worker for 31...
Arlene B. Poisel
Oct 10, 2023
84 year old, Arlene B. Poisel, of DeMotte, passed away October 10, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On March 16, 1939, in Thorton, Illinois, Arlene was born to Louis and Gertrude (Swets) Hoekstra. Arlene married the love of her life, Clifford D. Poisel, on July 5, 1958, at the Christian Reformed Church, in DeMotte, Indiana. Arlene...
Roger W Recker
Oct 6, 2023
In Loving Memory of Roger William Recker
Son of Ahlrich and Dorothy Recker.
Roger William Recker, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on December 5, 1943, and spent his formative years on the family farm in DeMotte, Indiana.
Roger was a...
Mabel Oliver
Oct 2, 2023
73 year old, Mabel M. Oliver, of DeMotte, passed away October 2, 2023, at her home.
Mabel was born to Willis and Susie (Bailey) Neeley, in Jasper County, Indiana on August 30, 1950. She married Don Oliver in July of 1972, in Wheatfield, Indiana. Mabel worked as a sweeper/janitor for KVSC. She was attended Goodway Baptist Church. Mabel...
Nancy D Smoot
Oct 2, 2023
83 year old, Nancy D. Smoot, of Knox, passed away October 2, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On July 16, 1940, Nancy was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Alexander and Juliana (Dushatinski) Adamitis. Nancy enjoyed being a housewife, crocheting, gardening and her flower garden.
Nancy is survived by her children: Julie Smoot and Kenneth (Isabel)...
Bob Mathis
Sep 25, 2023
83 year old, William Robert ‘Bob’ Mathis III, of Wheatfield, passed away September 25, 2023.
On January 31, 1940, in Newport, Arkansas, to William Robert Mathis II, Jr., and Hazel (Grant) Mathis. Bob graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1961. Bob retired from Hamstra Builders. He loved to sing, and watch the western channel on TV....
Jason W. Dees
Sep 24, 2023
42 year old, Jason W. Dees, of Wheatfield, passed away September 24, 2023.
Jason is survived by his wife: Jessica, and their children: Trevor, Ila, Lucas, along with his parents: Steven & Cindy Dees, siblings: Erin (Dustin) Leyshon, Andrew (Melanie) Dees, and grandfather: John Dees.
His influence extends far and wide, beyond all the many relatives but also...
John Van Keppel
Sep 19, 2023
86 year old, John H. Van Keppel, of DeMotte, passed away September 19, 2023 at his home.
John was born to Cornelius and Jane (van de Graf) Van Keppel, on July 29, 1937, in DeMotte, Indiana. He was a DeMotte High School graduate, class of 1955. John married the love of his life, Barbara S. Terpstra, on January...
Linda Melendez
Sep 14, 2023
76 year old, Linda B Melendez, of Wheatfield, passed away September 14, 2023, with her loving family around her.
On September 8, 1947, Linda was born to Rudolph and Blanche (Vasquez) Martinez. Linda attended Hammond High School, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo. She liked to cook. Linda enjoyed attending church conferences.
Linda is survived...
Terry Hodges
Sep 12, 2023
74 year old, Terry R. Hodges, of Wheatfield, passed away September 12, 2023 at his home.
On June 6, 1949, Terry was born to Calvin and Geraldine (Jenner) Hodges-Vacendak in Forrest City, Arkansas. Terry worked as a concrete finisher and chemical grouter. He married the love of his life, Brenda Stutts on October 16, 1982, in Dyer, Indiana....
Cynthia Westerhoff
Sep 10, 2023
65 year old, Cynthia C. Westerhoff, of DeMotte, passed away September 10, 2023, at her home with her loving family around her.
On July 13, 1958, Cynthia was born to Charles and Gloria (Snow) Wright in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Crown Point High School. Cynthia married the love of her life, Allan Westerhoff, on May 26, 1990,...
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