Nov 11, 2021

77 year old, Cecil C. Ponder Jr., of Lake Village, passed away November 11, 2021.

Cecil was born on May 5, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Cecil and Helen Ponder Sr. Cecil served in the U.S. Army, he was considered a sharpshooter. Cecil then worked as a mechanic for the North Newton School Corporation for many years.Cecil is survived by his...

Nov 10, 2021

87 year old, Edith ‘Jane’ Sullivan, of Wheatfield, passed away November 10, 2021 at home, with her loving family around her.

On October 18, 1934, Jane was born to Lowell and Ada (Stowell) Dionne, in Leroy, Indiana. Jane was a lifetime area resident. She married the love of her life, Walter L. ‘Roy’ Sullivan on January 16, 1954, at the Mt....

Nov 6, 2021

66 year old, Arnold W. Roll Jr., of Gary, passed away November 6, 2021.

On October 20, 1955, Arnie was born to Arnold W. Roll Sr., and Margaret (Mc Quire) Roll in Gary, Indiana. Arnold worked as a factory worker for UGN, Manufacturing. He enjoyed knife collecting, hiking, watching action movies, and loved visiting with the family.Arnie is survived by his...

Nov 1, 2021

57 year old, Lori A. Ackerman, of Tefft, passed away at her home on November 1, 2021.

Lori was born on January 15, 1964, in Gary, Indiana, to Robert and Jo Ann (Weir) Harvey. She graduated from Kouts High School, class of 1982. She worked for Georgia Pacific for 17 years. Lori married the love of her life, Kenneth J. Ackerman,...

Oct 27, 2021

86 year old, Kenneth Black, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on October 27, 2021.

On February 10, 1935, Kenneth was born to Harold and Minnie (Schultz) Black in Hobart, Indiana. Ken was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church. He served as an MP with the rank of SGT for the U.S. Army at Arlington, Virginia for 3 years. He...

Oct 26, 2021

63 year old, Debra Thresh, of Wheatfield, passed away October 26, 2021 at her home with her loving family around her.

On June 16, 1958, Debra was born to Cornellius and Helen Theresa (Cook) Ipema in Midlothian, Illinois. Debra graduated from Oak Forest High School, and was a bookkeeper and housewife. She married the love of her life, Wynslow Thresh on...

Oct 25, 2021

54 year old, Brian ‘Hondo’ Conley, of Wheatfield, passed away October 25, 2021.

On October 12, 1967, Hondo was born to Therman and Joan (Frenzel) Conley in Valparaiso, Indiana. Hondo was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School class of 1986, where he was recently honored for his football accomplishments. He was a member of the Local 1005, Carpenter’s Union. He...

Oct 25, 2021

55 year old, Danny Wayne Mathis, of Wheatfield, passed away October 25, 2021.On December 15, 1965, Danny was born to Carol Ann (nee: Mason) Mathis & W. Robert Mathis.Danny was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate. (1984) Danny served in the United States Navy and was a proud veteran. He was a member of the Wheatfield American Legion Post #406....

Oct 24, 2021

81 year old, Maureen Spinosa, of DeMotte, passed away October 24, 2021, at her home with her loving family around her.

On October 10, 1940, Maureen was born to Edward and Helen (Neary) Gallagher, in Brooklyn, New York. She loved being a homemaker. She also worked for IBM until 1992.Maureen is survived by her children: Stephen (Sally) Spinosa, Doreen (Robert)...

Oct 23, 2021

58 year old, Richard C. Peters Jr., of Wheatfield, passed away October 23, 2021.

On June 18, 1963, Richard was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to Richard C. Peters Sr., and Sandra ‘Sue’ (Bell) Mangum. Rich was a service tech for Harbison-Walker International for over 30 years. He married the love of his life, Cherie (Brown), on March 24, 1990, in...

Oct 20, 2021

82 year old, Allan W. Quigley, of Wheatfield, passed away October 20, 2021 at his home.

On May 28, 1939, in East Chicago, Indiana, Allan was born to Walter and Fern (Southard) Quigley. Allan was an insurance agent for many years, after serving in the U.S. Army. He was always interested in what the stock market was doing.Allan is survived by...

Oct 17, 2021

Michael Gregory Pollock Sr. (65 years) of Wheatfield, Indiana passed away at 4:44 pm on October 17, 2021. Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio to Robert Earl and Peggy Ann (Carpenter) Pollock on June 6, 1956.

Mike retired from Bulk-a-matic and spent the last few years enjoying fishing, golfing, and spending time with family.Mike is leaving behind daughters: Amy (Chad)...

Oct 16, 2021

Kenneth C. Knip, of DeMotte, passed away on October 16, 2021 at 62 years old.

Kenneth was born on March 3, 1959 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Cornelius ‘Neal’ and Thelma (DeFries) Knip. Kenny graduated from Kankakee Valley High School with the class of 1977. He married the love of his life, Wanda Stilley, on March 2, 1985 at Community Bible Church...

Oct 15, 2021

82 year old, Charles R. Graves, of Rensselaer, passed away October 15, 2021.

On August 22, 1939, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Charles was born to Marvin E. and Grace (Baty-Jordan) Young. Charles served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was an Operating Engineer for the Local #150, as a mechanic. He also drove tour bus and school bus for a time....

Oct 14, 2021

88 year old, Dorajean ‘Jean’ Salrin, passed away October 14, 2021.

Jean was born March 17, 1933, in Francesville, Indiana to the late John and Gladys (Watson) Westphal. She graduated from Francesville High School class of 1951. Jean worked as a waitress and later worked for United Telephone Company in Francesville. On May 18, 1957, she married Robert Salrin who...

Oct 14, 2021

94 year old, Forrest R. Miller, of Rensselaer, passed away October 14, 2021.

On June 14, 1927, Forrest was born to Chester and Sally (Joseph) Miller, in Royalton, Kentucky. Forrest served in the U.S. Army for a time in Germany. He was a self-employed truck driver. Forrest really liked to work on lawn mowers, small engines, and bicycles. He enjoyed stock...

Oct 13, 2021

35 year old, Nelson R. Wilder, of Wheatfield, passed away October 13, 2021.

Nelson was born on September 30, 1986, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Nelson graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 2005. He married the love of his life, Jacquelyn Hamstra on June 7, 2008, at Hamstra Gardens in Wheatfield, Indiana. Nelson was an Industrial Sales Account Manager for Walter...

Oct 10, 2021

88 year old, Hazel Mae Helton, of Wheatfield, passed away on October 10, 2021 at her home with her loving family around her, just 19 days shy of her 89th birthday.

On October 29, 1932, in Boone County Indiana, Hazel was born to Cecil and Opal (Corwin) Park. In 1938, the family moved to the Wheatfield area,...

Oct 6, 2021

48 year old, Christine I. Dennie, of Wheatfield, passed away October 6, 2021.

Christine was born in Warren, Ohio, to James Chuck and Janet Blake, on March 26, 1973. Christine married the love of her life, James A. Dennie, on January 4, 1997, in Florida. She enjoyed being a homemaker, crafter, avid reader, and taking care of...

Oct 1, 2021

32 year old, Robert L. McKinney, of Wheatfield, passed away September 29, 2021, at his home.

On February, 10, 1989, Robert was born to Christopher and Faith (Stidam) McKinney in Valparaiso, Indiana. Robert was a maintenance worker.

Robert is survived by his children: Kaiyden, Alaina, Lillith McKinney, parents: Christopher and Faith McKinney, grandmother: Judy McKinney,...