Obituaries
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...
Robert 'Bob' D. Gard Jr.
Feb 7, 2024
67 year old, Robert D. Gard Jr., of DeMotte, passed away February 7 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.
On July 16, 1956, Bob was born to Robert Sr. and Sandra (Lowry) Gard, in Plymouth, Indiana. Bob was a member of the Local #697, where he worked in the Electrical/Mechanical shop. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, stock cars,...
Don Oliver
Feb 3, 2024
79 year old, Don Oliver, passed away February 3, 2024.
On February 11, 1944, Don was born to Gerritt and Irene (Hale) Oliver in Rensselaer, Indiana. Don was a Local #41, Union Laborer, retired. He married the love of his life, Mabel M. (Neeley) Oliver, on July 1, 1972, in Wheatfield at Sculley’s Church. Don liked to hunt and fish, and...
Rancie 'Dave' Jones
Feb 3, 2024
81 year old, R. David Jones, passed away February 3, 2024.
On June 23, 1942, in Newland, Indiana, Dave was born to Louis and Leona (Risner) Jones. Dave married the love of his life, Alice Stalbaum on December 14, 1962, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for Hamstra Builders. Dave enjoyed fishing, woodworking, cutting fire wood,...
Rhea Andrews
Feb 2, 2024
71 year old, Rhea Andrew, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away February 2, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.
On May 16, 1952, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Rhea was born to Earl and Betty (Hyde) Wise. She graduated from Hobart High School. Rhea married the love of her life, Bruce E. Andrew, on October 29, 1972, in Elisabethtown, Illinois....
Maudora 'Momma Jay' Foresta
Feb 1, 2024
72 year old, Maudora Jane (Denton) Foresta, ‘Momma Jay’ passed away on February 1, 2024, with loving family at her side.
Jay was born on July 19, 1951, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Viron and Naomi (Purnell) Denton. She loved thunderstorms, walking in the rain, baby ducks, classic country music, two stepping to the ‘Cotton-Eye-Joe’, the rodeo, cowboys, and their pockets.
Jay liked...
Dolores Liston
Jan 22, 2024
89 year old, Dolores Liston, of DeMotte, passed away January 22, 2024, at Bickford of Crown Point, Indiana.
On September 20, 1934, in Cedar Lake, Indiana, Dolores was born to Chester G. and Ada (Schmidt) Dickerson. Dolores graduated from Lowell High School in 1952. She married the love of her life, Eugene H. Liston, on March 12, 1955, in Columbia City,...
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