Sarah Bukur, 36, of Wheatfield, tragically passed away in her home on March 26, 2023 as a result of a senseless act of domestic violence.
On October 10, 1986, Sarah was born to Mark and Sheila (Woudema) Jabaay in Rensselear, Indiana. Sarah attended a Kankakee Valley High School and received her Phlebotomy Certificate from Ivy Tech in...
70 year old, Sandra Devault, of Rensselaer formerly of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away March 21, 2023 with her loving family around her.
On October 27, 1952, Sandra was born to Willard and Elizabeth (Fox) Bowen, in Oak Hill, Ohio. Sandra enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved doing puzzles.
Sandra is survived by her loving family: children:...
On March 20, 2023 Herman Gouwens, age 86, passed away with loving family by his side.
Herman was born to Harry Sr. and Margaret (DeWinter) Gouwens on January 7, 1937 in Harvey, Illinois. He graduated from Thornton High School. In 1955, Herman married Margot Gouwens in Chicamauga, Georgia. They lived in the cities of Dolton, Markham, and...
48 year old, Olive ‘Marie’ Kerley, of Valparaiso, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2023.
Marie was born on February 15, 1975, to Betty (McMeans) Kennoy in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was a daughter to many, a loving mother, a devoted wife, and a fiercely loyal friend. Everyone could count on her to be there with an iron fist...
94 year old, Russell Howard Bahler, passed away March 18, 2023.
On March 15, 1929, Russell was born to Robert and Rosa (Frey) Bahler, in Remington, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Dottie Mae Gray on June 24, 1956, in Hillsboro, Indiana. Russell was an electrician who was self-employed. He also served in the U.S. Army....
On March 16, 2023, Nicholas A. Spriggs-Hall, loving son, grandson, nephew, brother, and father passed away at home at the age of 43.
Nicholas ‘Nick’ was born on March 31, 1979, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Maureen Spriggs. He received his high school diploma from Kankakee Valley High School and attained an associate degree during his time in the United...
65 year old, Cynthia Lee Hammett, of Chicago, passed away March 11, 2023.
Cynthia was born on August 1, 1957, to James Harold Hammett and Veronica (Sokol) Hammett-Stahl, in Chicago, Illinois. Cynthia graduated from high school in Chicago, and worked at Jewel for 30+ years until she retired last August. She attended St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, in Chicago,...
71 year old, Genevieve ‘Genny’ Misch, of Wheatfield, passed away March 4, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Genny was born on August 20, 1951, to Theodore J. and Catherine (Flitter) Koselke, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Genny married the love of her life, Joseph A. Misch, on June 30, 1973 at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield, Indiana. Genny loved...
45 year old, Keith A. Nannenga, of Rensselaer, passed away March 3, 2023 at his home.
Keith was born on July 9, 1977 to Amy (Nannenga) Stone, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from K.V.H.S. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Irwin California, as a tank driver. He worked as a Union Laborer for...
74 year old, Norma M. Yearty, of DeMotte, passed away February 27, 2023 at her home.
On October 1, 1948, Norma was born to Juno and Evelyn (Prill) Anderson in Chippwa Falls, Wisconsin. She graduated from high school, class of 1966. She worked in retail sales, and sold time shares. In her free-time, Norma liked to knit, crochet,...
76 year old William Deemer, of Kouts, passed away February 26, 2023.
William was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Edgar and Emma (Dillow) Deemer on October 25, 1946. William served in the U.S. Army. He was an attendant at Kosanke’s Funeral Home, in Kouts, Indiana. He liked farming and helping people out.
William is survived by his...
76 year old, Gary E. Roberts, of Francesville, Indiana, passed away February 25, 2023.
Gary was born on July 11, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Vernon and Mary (McCormick) Roberts. Gary graduated from high school in New Jersey and married the love of his life, Helen Grau, on June 3, 1967. He served in the...
Bonnie Jeanne Cambe, 71, of Franklinville, formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
Bonnie was born on June 22, 1951, in Harvey, Illinois, to the late Henry William and Johanna (VanderMolen) Postma. She was a member of the American Reformed Church and also attended Baileys Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
47 year old, Robert A. Brockway Jr., of DeMotte, passed away from an auto accident on February 21, 2023.
Bobby was born on September 12, 1975, to Robert A. Brockway Sr., and Debra (Soberg) Brockway-Burns. Bobby worked in the maintenance department (MTE) at NIPSCO’s power production, Track Shot Live. He enjoyed demolition derbies where he built, smashed and...
91 year old, Patty L. Blaszczyk, passed away February 21, 2023.
Patty was born on August 17, 1931, to Walter and Lucille (Bailey) Green, in Wheatfield, Indiana. Patty graduated from Wheatfield High School. She loved being a housewife, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church. She...
78 year old, Frederick R. Ahrens, of Wheatfield passed away February 20, 2023.
Fred was born on May 24, 1944, to Frederick and Alice (Pritchard) Ahrens in Gary, Indiana. He was baptized into the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart, Indiana. Fred graduated from Hobart High School. Fred married the love of his life, Jeannette Davis,...
82 year old, Jerome ‘Jerry’ Brzycki, of DeMotte, passed away February 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
On August 9, 1940, Jerry was born to Harry and Clara (Urbaniak) Brzycki, in Chicago, Illinois. He received a bachelors degree from St. Joseph’s College, in Rensselaer, and worked as the plant manager for Republic Steel in Chicago. Jerry served...
80 year old, Billie J. Sholey, of Wheatfield, passed away February 18, 2023 at the Rensselaer Care Center.
On May 10, 1942, Billie was born to Louis and Rita ‘Louise’ (Lee) Sholey, in Tennessee. Billie worked for Union Tank, in East Chicago, as a fabricator. He married Sarah Yeoman on February 14, 1985, in Winchester, Tennessee. Billie liked...
62 year old, Richard A. Compton, of DeMotte, passed away February 9, 2023.
On May 30, 1960, Richard was born to John and Mildred (Myers) Compton, in Gary, Indiana. Richard was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School class of 1978. Richard worked in hospital equipment delivery. He enjoyed fishing.
Richard is survived by his sons:...
61 year old, Michael A. Meyers, of Wheatfield, passed away unexpectedly January 31, 2023.
On October 2, 1961, Michael was born to Gracie (Shepherd) Meyers-Helton and the late: John F Meyers, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Mike graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. He was a carpenter for Dodrill Construction. Mike was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting. Mike...