Obituaries
Wilma Eylander
Oct 5, 2025
84 year old, Wilma Eylander, of DeMotte, passed away October 5, 2025.
On March 2, 1941, in Inwood, Iowa, Wilma was born to Louis and Marie (Van Zanten) Kollis. She married the love of her life, Nelson John Eylander, on September 28, 1962. Wilma enjoyed being a farmer’s wife, gardening, and volunteering at church and the Christian schools.
Wilma is survived by...
David Vance Allseitz
Oct 1, 2025
David Vance Allseitz, age 61, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, Indiana.
Vance was born on April 1, 1964, at the Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer, Indiana, to the late David E. Allseitz and Loretta Allseitz, who survives. He was employed by and later the owner of Knapp Tire Co., Inc. in Francesville, Indiana. Vance...
Patricia Hilton
Sep 24, 2025
84 year old, Patricia J. Hilton, of DeMotte, passed away on September 24, 2025, at home with her loving family around her.
On October 24, 1940, Pat was born to George and Grace (DeYoung) Schaefer, in DeMotte, Indiana. On March 3, 1956, she married the love of her life, Rosco Hilton, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2025. After...
Doreen 'Pokey' Shupe
Sep 23, 2025
54 year old, Doreen ‘Pokey’ Shupe, of Valparaiso, passed away on September 23, 2025.
On October 2, 1970, Pokey was born. To Harold and Berdene (Neely) Shupe, in Gary, Indiana. She worked as an inventory clerk for Meijer, travelling around to different stores. Pokey was a member of Faith PCG, where she served her church family as a Sunday school teacher...
Ova J Davis Sr.
Sep 22, 2025
89 year old, Ova J. Davis Sr., of Kouts, passed away September 22, 2025.
On October 4, 1935, Ova was born to Nathan and Joanie (Collins) Davis, in Gage, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Army for a period of time. Ova was a life-time member of the Kouts American Legion Post 301, and a life-time member of the Moose Lodge...
Susanna Wood
Sep 18, 2025
87 year old, Susanna Wood, of Wheatfield, passed away on September 18, 2025, at home with her loving family around her.
On September 29, 1937, Susanna was born to Herbert and Elizabeth (Robbins) Henning, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Charles Wood, on December 23, 1989, in Lemont, Illinois. She was a member of St. Luke’s...
Thelma Frame
Sep 16, 2025
106 year old, Thelma Ruth Davis Frame, of Westfield, formerly of Hebron, passed away on September 16, 2025, at home with her family around her.
Thelma was born in Hebron, Indiana on May 7, 1919, the first child of Charles Frederick (Fred) and Grace Elnora Wahl Davis. Two brothers: Clarence Wahl and Herbert Eugene, now both deceased, were added to the...
William T. Winn
Sep 12, 2025
80 year old, William T. Winn, of Chesterton formerly of Wheatfield, passed away September 12, 2025.
On August 28, 1945, William was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to William A. Eleanor (Husvar) Winn. William was an Electrician’s Mate for 8 years in the Navy. He also worked as a factory worker, supervision, and Chief Engineer Officer. William enjoyed race cars, cars,...
Larry N Modglin
Sep 12, 2025
81 year old, Larry N. Modglin, of Wheatfield, passed away on September 12, 2025.
On April 28, 1944, in Harrisburg, Illinois, Larry was born to Nolan and Norma (Palmer) Modglin. Larry graduated from Calumet High School. He became a supervisor at Inland Steel. Larry married the love of his life, Jacqueline Blanchard (who preceded him). Larry enjoyed working on old cars,...
Brian Hohner
Sep 9, 2025
Brian Hohner, 67, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away on September 9, 2025.
Born in Rensselaer, Indiana on October 26, 1957, Brian was the son of Vincent and Margaret Hohner. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School and went on to earn his BS degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. Shortly after, he began what would become a 38-year career with...
Jon J Quesnell
Sep 6, 2025
68 year old, Jon Jay ‘Quiz” Quesnell of Wheatfield, passed away September 6, 2025, with his loving family around him.
On November 4, 1956, in Harrisville, Michigan, Jon was born to Harold ”Bill” and Blanche (Cleary) Quesnell. Jon was an Ogemaw Heights High School graduate. He worked for US Steel in the Tin Mill as a Welder. Jon married the love...
Timothy H. Blaszczyk
Sep 5, 2025
Timothy Henry Blasczcyk, age 65, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on September 5, 2025.
Tim was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on July 13, 1960 to Henry “Hank” and Patty Blaszczyk. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in Wheatfield, Indiana. Tim attended and earned degrees from Purdue University and Indiana State University. He valued education and shared that virtue with...
Devon L. Jones Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
59 year old, Devon L. ‘Hooch’ Jones Jr. of Rensselaer, passed away September 5, 2025.
On April 6, 1966, Hooch was born to Devon Jones and Gloria (Jones) Jones in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. He was a lifetime area resident. Hooch was a truck driver by trade. He liked to attend auctions, and the outdoors. He...
Horace S Winter
Sep 1, 2025
89 year old, Horace S. Winter, of DeMotte, passed away on September 1, 2025, at his home with his loving family around him.
On September 7, 1935, Horace was born to Reinhold and Frieda (Knaack) Winter, in Friedrichsberg, Germany. He graduated from Horace Mann Highschool. Horace married the love of his life, Margaret Loechner on July 8, 1961, who preceded him....
Carson 'CJ' Cochran
Aug 29, 2025
46 year old, Carson J. ‘CJ’ Cochran II, of LaOtto, passed away on August 29, 2025, at his home.
On December 14, 1978, CJ was born to Carson J. and Naomi Jean (Fugett) Cochran, in Crown Point, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1997. Cj spent his life as a steel worker, and enjoyed his job. He...
Lorraine Schereck
Aug 22, 2025
Lorraine Schereck, 75, passed away at her home on August 22, 2025.
She will be dearly missed by her sons, Danny and Kevin, their wives, Tera and Anne and her grandchildren, Wesley, Maxine & Hutch. Lorraine grew up in the St. Gall Parish on the southwest side of Chicago, attending Maria & Jones high schools. After working as a beautician, she...
Larry Joseph
Aug 20, 2025
68 year old, Larry Joseph, of Kentland, passed away on August 20, 2025, at home with his family.
On May 7, 1957, Larry was born to Saul and LoVelie (Ritchie) Joseph, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a mechanic, who enjoyed working on cars as long as it was not his own car. Larry enjoyed turning wrenches, fishing, watching the news, NASCAR,...
Donna S. Durflinger
Aug 19, 2025
Beloved mother and grandmother, Donna Sue Durflinger, 60 years old, of Monon, passed on August 19, 2025, at home with her loving family around her.
On December 7, 1964, Donna was born to Vollie Jr. and Martha (Stansberry) Whitaker, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She spent her life being busy, whether it was working, raising her children, or just living life. Donna enjoyed...
Clayton R Wireman
Aug 9, 2025
79 year old, Clayton R. Wireman, of DeMotte, passed away August 9, 2025.
On February 28, 1946, Clayton was born to Simon Sr. and Georgia (Joseph) Wireman, in Kniman, Indiana. He was a graduate of Wheatfield High School. Clayton retired in 1980 from the United States Army, where he served as a drill sergeant. He married the love of his life,...
Charles Gerald 'Jerry' Scott
Aug 8, 2025
89 year old, Charles Gerald “Jerry” Scott Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away on August 8, 2025.
On February 12, 1936, Jerry was born to William and Frances (Clark) Scott, in Riverside, Iowa. He graduated from Hobart High School, class of 1955. Jerry married the love of his life, Mary Basiger, on February 23, 1957, in Gary, Indiana, who preceded him in...
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