Obituaries
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,...
James 'J.B.' Howard
Sep 9, 2023
88 year old, James ‘JB’ Howard, of Wheatfield, passed away September 9, 2023.
On March 7, 1935, JB was born to James and Ellar (Stepp) Howard in Sublett, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Alberta Whitaker, on March 8, 1957, in Wheatfield, Indiana. JB was a factory worker for IG Technology, which was Indiana General in...
Larry Peters
Sep 7, 2023
87 year old, Larry W. Peters, of Lowell, passed away September 7, 2023.
On September 20, 1935, Larry was born to Wayne and Halena (Ridgley) Peters in Hammond, Indiana. Larry was a U.S. Navy Veteran, who worked as a sonarman. He later worked as an E.M.T. at Inland Steel, and as a Police Officer in Harvey, Illinois....
Carolyn Parks
Sep 6, 2023
62 year old, Carolyn Parks, of Fair Oaks, passed away September 6, 2023, at her home with her loving family around her.
On January 16, 1961, Carolyn was born to Nicholas and Antoinette ‘Tony’ (Stilinovich) Gregorash, in Gary, Indiana. Carolyn was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. She married the love of her life, Timothy Parks, on...
Camellia 'Connie' Myers
Sep 4, 2023
78 year old, Camellia E. ‘Connie’ Myers, of Monterey, passed away September 4, 2023.
On November 24, 1944, Connie was born to Robert and Phyllis (Nice) Gourley. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1962. She married Stanley Myers on September 7, 1992, in Pulaski County in their yard by the river. Connie enjoyed nature, she especially...
Charles 'Chops' Conley
Sep 4, 2023
79 year old, Charles Conley, of Wheatfield, passed away September 4, 2023.
On September 21, 1943, Charles was born to Russell and Mary Helen (Hale) Conley in Newland, Indiana. Charles married the love of his life, Cecilia ‘Sue’ Friend, on June 24, 1972, at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, Wheatfield, Indiana. Charles worked at Inland Steel as a Kiln...
Barbara A. Stanton
Sep 4, 2023
75 year old, Barbara A. Stanton, of DeMotte, passed away September 4, 2023.
On April 7, 1948, Barb was born to Billy and Kathryn (Ward) Nuss in Dyer, Indiana. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1966. Barb married her prince, best-friend, her everything: Ronald L. Stanton, on November 12, 1966 at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield,...
Mark S. Stalhandske
Aug 29, 2023
67 year old, Mark S. Stalhandske, of Rensselaer, passed away August 29, 2023, at the Rensselaer Care Center, with his loving family around him.
On March 20, 1956, Mark was born to Carl and Alice (Critser) Stalhandske in Rensselaer, Indiana. He graduated from Rensselaer High School, class of 1976. Mark served in the U.S. Navy before marrying the...
Edward Wilson
Aug 24, 2023
55 year old Edward Wayne Wilson, of DeMotte, passed away August 24, 2023.
On March 6, 1968, in Hammond, Indiana, Edward was born to Harold and Bonnie (Mallot) Wilson. Edward liked to fish, trap, shooting, and he loved the grandbabies. He worked as a laborer for the Local #41.
Edward is survived by his sons: Dustin Wilson,...
Larry G Cooley
Aug 22, 2023
85 year old, Larry G. Cooley, of Wheatfield, passed away August 22, 2023.
On June 14, 1938, Larry was born to Samuel S. Cooley and Ada Marie (Estes) Cooley, in Vincennes, Indiana. Larry attended Westville schools, then worked at LTV Steel as a supervisor until he retired, then he worked at Myers Property Management. Larry married Gloria Metcalf...
Charles J. Petro
Aug 19, 2023
83 year old, Charles J. Petro, of DeMotte, passed away August 19, 2023, at Aperion Care, DeMotte, Indiana.
Charles was born in Gary, Indiana, to Samuel and Arlene Petro. Charles served in the Merchant Marines (Navy). He married the love of his life, Carol S Wallace on February 2, 1974, in Merrillville, Indiana. Charles worked at Inland Steel....
Eldon Risner
Aug 14, 2023
88 year old, Eldon Risner, of Rensselaer, passed away August 14, 2023, with his loving family around him.
On March 10, 1935, Eldon was born to Donie and Lucinda (Risner) Risner, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Eldon married the love of his life, Hazel Caudill, in Jasper County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army. Eldon owned Fisher’s Convenience Store,...
Rebecca 'Becky' Crane
Aug 11, 2023
32 year old, Rebecca Marie Crane, of DeMotte, passed away from a tragic accident on August 11, 2023.
On December 22, 1990, in Harvey, Illinois, Rebecca was born to William Crane and Terri (Tromp) McCracken. Rebecca was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate. Becky was an Assistant Manager at SP-19 for 12 years. Her life was her son,...
Herschel Richie
Aug 11, 2023
56 year old, Herschel Richie, of Rensselaer, passed away August 11, 2023 at his home.
On September 23, 1966, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Herschel was born to Canada and Anna Faye (Wireman) Richie. Herschel graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1985. Herschel was an avid F.F.A. member. He also graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer with...
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