Obituaries
Clifford V. Fritz
Jun 7, 2022
94 year old, Clifford V. Fritz, of Winamac, passed away June 7, 2022.
Clifford was born on July 11, 1927, to Leslie and Hazel (Earhart) Fritz in Winamac, Jefferson Township, Pulaski County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II, from 1945 until 1946. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Nelson,...
Edna Ball
Jun 4, 2022
79 year old, Edna C. Ball, of Wheatfield, passed away June 4, 2022, at her home.
On August 30, 1942, in Springfield, Illinois, Edna was born to Edgar and Elizabeth (Bailey) Hedge. She worked at a security guard at NIPSCO or 20 + years, as well as being a housewife. She enjoyed her birds, and flower garden.
Edna...
Donald Lee Oldfield
May 26, 2022
86 year old, Donald Lee Oldfield, of Wheatfield, passed away May 26, 2022.
Donald was born on June 9, 1935, in Hammond, Indiana to Leo and Delores (Zieder) Oldfield. He was a diesel mechanic for Industrial Engines, in Highland. He was a member of the DeMotte Sons of the American Legion Post #440, Crown Point Eagles, Hebron Masonic Lodge...
Kenneth Abney
May 24, 2022
34 year old, Kenneth Abney, of Monon, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2022, at his home.
On August 10, 1987, Kenneth was born to David Abney and Patricia (Storm) Abney-Byler in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He married Megan Campbell on June 27, 2021 at the Tippecanoe Country Club. Kenneth liked to read, play the guitar, and write his own songs....
Diane Jacquest
May 23, 2022
80 year old, Diane M. Jacquest, of Wheatfield, passed away May 23, 2022.
On August 31, 1941, Diane was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward Litzau and Lavergne (Trostel) Cartwright. She married the love of her life, Francis Jacquest, on December 21, 1957, in Kentucky. Diane was a housewife. She loved to collect beanie babies and barbie dolls. She...
Mac Quigley
May 21, 2022
84 year old, Mac Quigley, of Wheatfield, passed away May 21, 2022 from a broken heart.
On March 13, 1938, Mac was born, to James Quigley and Hazel (Goodpastor) Pound in Porter County, Indiana. Mac was raised by Ed and Coyla Albin. Mac was a Tefft Tiger, and graduated from Tefft High School class of 1956. He married the...
Dale Ward
May 20, 2022
Dale Ward, 81, of Monon passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022, in Carmel, Indiana.
Dale was born May 29, 1940 in Francesville, to R. E. and Lena (Honegger) Ward. Dale was always fascinated by his father’s stone quarry. He started helping R.E. the summer of his 7th grade year. He rode with his father to work every day working...
Bradley E. Webber
May 15, 2022
33 year old, Bradley E. Webber, of Wheatfield, passed away May 15, 2022.
Brad was born on February 3, 1989, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Richard Webber Sr. and Laura (Bennett) Webber. Brad worked construction for Chem Check Inc. He enjoyed motorcycles, camping, outdoor recreational activities. He liked clothes and fashion too.
Brad is survived by his loving family:...
Doris Eileen Alexander
May 11, 2022
88 year old, Doris Eileen Alexander, of Winamac formerly of DeMotte, passed away May 11, 2022, with her loving family around her.
On March 16, 1934, in Gary, Indiana, Doris was born to James and Martha (Nobles) Spurr. Doris married the love of her life Frank Alexander on October 25, 1953, at Grace Baptist Church, in Gary, Indiana. Doris...
Sherry L Beoughter
May 10, 2022
50 year old, Sherry L. Beoughter, of Valparaiso, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away May 10, 2022.
Sherry was born to Curtis H. and Christine ‘Tina’ (Kerkes) Beoughter, in Lafayette, Indiana on September 27, 1971. Sherry was a 1989 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. She went on to become a beautician and a respiratory therapist for 25 years, at...
Thomas E. Conley
May 9, 2022
63 year old, Thomas E. Conley, of DeMotte, passed away May 9, 2022.
Tom was born on February 7, 1959, in Gary, Indiana, to John Sr. and Alberta ‘Bertie’ (Dunn) Conley. Tom graduated from Lowell High School. Tom was a wall insulation installer. He loved NASCAR!
Tom is survived by his family: children: Amy (Eric) Estrada, John (Caitlin)...
Robert 'Bob' White
May 8, 2022
72 year old, Robert ‘Bob’ White, of Merrillville, passed away May 8, 2022.
Bob was born on April 16, 1950, to Elmer L. and Dorothy L. (Barker) White, in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated in 1968. He married the love of his life, Phyllis E. Curry, on February 14, 1973, at the Methodist Church, in Griffith, Indiana. He served in...
Bob J Hoffman
May 7, 2022
94-year-old Bob J. Hoffman of San Pierre, Indiana passed away May 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Bob was born in Osceola, Indiana on August 17, 1927. He graduated from Francesville High School and served in the Navy. Bob married Mollie Marcella Dommer on May 23, 1948, and had four daughters, Ruth (Larry) Timm, Nancy (Roger) McCarty,...
Pat Sherwood
May 5, 2022
72 year old, Patrick ‘Pat’ D. Sherwood, of Wheatfield, passed away May 5, 2022, at Northwest Health Porter campus.
Pat, was born on December 4, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, to Lloyd and Betty (Stifle) Sherwood. He graduated from Munster high school, and attended college at Purdue University for Tech Graphics. He was a millwright and a graphic designer. Patrick...
Steven James Prentice
May 5, 2022
40 year old, Steven James Prentice, of Wheatfield, passed away May 5, 2022, as a result of an auto accident.
Steven was born on January 2, 1982, in Dallas, Texas, to Clettus Lee Prentice and Georgia Anne (O’Dor) Jenkins. Steven was a tattoo artist who owned his own business in DeMotte. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing.
Steven...
Mary Scott
May 3, 2022
81 year old, Mary Scott, of Wheatfield, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2022 at Porter Regional Hospital.
On November 26, 1940, in Gary, Indiana, Mary was born to William Tell and Jennadean A. (Kreischer) Basiger. Mary married the love of her life, Charles Gerald Scott, on February 23, 1957, in Gary, Indiana. Mary waitressed for many years. She...
James J Walker
Apr 29, 2022
58 year old, James ‘Jimmy’ J. Walker, of Rensselaer, passed away suddenly April 29, 2022 at his home.
On September 29, 1963, Jimmy was born to Charles and Retha (Dobson) Walker, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He graduated from West Central High School. He was a Local 150 Operator. He married Lori Hayes on September 22, 2012, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He...
Laura M Sturgeon
Apr 20, 2022
61 year old, Laura M. Sturgeon, of Wheatfield, passed away suddenly April 20, 2022 at her home.
On March 29, 1961, Laura was born to James and Bertha (Altgilbers) Miehl, in Hammond, Indiana. She was a homemaker and caregiver.
Laura is survived by her children: Willie (Shantel) Sturgeon Jr., Michelle (Miguel) Valenzuela, James Sturgeon. She has several grandchildren...
Linda Faye Clark
Apr 19, 2022
72 year old, Linda Faye Clark, of Wheatfield, passed away April 19, 2022.
On September 4, 1949, Linda was born to Walter W. and Mary K. (Gordon) Waters., in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Linda worked in real estate, and then as an underwriter for Wells Fargo. She liked to work, work, and more work, but she really enjoyed shopping online, creating...
Nora Rose Venzke
Apr 14, 2022
97 year old, Nora Rose Venzke, of DeMotte, formerly of Hammond, passed away April 14, 2022.
On September 1, 1924, Nora was born to Fedric and Anna (Bligh) Glennon in Gary, Indiana. She graduated in 1942, and married the love of her life, Howard Venzke, in Hammond, Indiana, on July 1, 1950. She worked in retail food sales. She...
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