Obituaries
Russell Howard Bahler
Mar 18, 2023
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....
Nicholas 'Nick' Spriggs-Hall
Mar 16, 2023
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...
Cynthia Hammett
Mar 11, 2023
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,...
Genny Misch
Mar 4, 2023
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...
Keith Allen Nannenga
Mar 3, 2023
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...
Norma Minnie Yearty
Feb 27, 2023
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,...
William Deemer
Feb 26, 2023
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...
Gary E. Roberts
Feb 25, 2023
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 Cambe
Feb 24, 2023
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...
Robert A. Brockway
Feb 21, 2023
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...
Patty L. Blaszczyk
Feb 21, 2023
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...
Frederick R Ahrens
Feb 20, 2023
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,...
Jerome 'Jerry' Brzycki
Feb 19, 2023
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...
Billie J. Sholey
Feb 18, 2023
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...
Richard A. Compton
Feb 9, 2023
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:...
Michael A. Meyers
Jan 31, 2023
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...
Steven A. Lapkovitch
Jan 29, 2023
64 year old, Steven A. Lapkovitch Jr., of DeMotte, passed away at his home, with his loving family around him on January 29, 2023.
On May 23, 1958, Steve was born to Steve Sr., and Sarah (Mares) Lapkovitch in Gary, Indiana. Steve graduated from Crown Point High School, and married the love of his life, Rose Keilman on...
Dorothy J. Jungels
Jan 28, 2023
93-year-old Dorothy J. Jungels, of Wheatfield, passed away on January 28, 2023.
On November 9, 1929, Dorothy was born to John Carey and Bertha Lucille (Rannie) Pearce in New Buffalo, Michigan. In 1947, she married the love of her life, Frank E. Jungels. They had 4 children: Larry, Doris, David, and Roger. Dorothy was an administrative assistant...
James 'Ray' Allen
Jan 25, 2023
83 year old, James ‘Ray’ Allen, of San Pierre passed away January 25, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.
Ray was born on April 19, 1939, to Aaron and Sallie (Wireman) Allen, in Wayland, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Ray married the love of his life, Lora Howard, on February...
John L Takacs Jr.
Jan 16, 2023
72 year old, John Louis Takacs Jr., of DeMotte, passed away January 16, 2023 at his home in DeMotte, Indiana.
John was born on February 7, 1950, to John Louis Sr., and Agnes (Nagel) Takacs in Rensselaer, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Linda Rothermel, on November 23, 1968, in Cecilia Catholic Church, DeMotte, Indiana. He...
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