Obituaries
Lester W Tolleson
Apr 13, 2022
79 year old, Lester W. Tolleson, of Wheatfield, passed away April 13, 2022.
On March 20, 1943, Lester was born to Olen and Lilly (Whitfield) Tolleson in Jefferson, Texas. Lester was in the U.S. Army. He was a systems analysist, computer programmer for Kodak for 30+ years, and later worked at Life Action Ministries in Niles, Michigan for 15...
Betty L. McCormick-Good
Apr 13, 2022
86 year old, Betty L. McCormick-Good, of Rensselaer, passed away on April 13, 2022, with her loving family around her.
On February 1, 1936, Betty was born to Thomas and Mildred (Sims) DePoy in Winamac, Indiana. She attended Pulaski County Schools. Betty worked for Northway, as a factory worker for some time. She like to do all types of...
Carol J. Klip
Apr 10, 2022
86 year old, Carol J. Klip, of DeMotte, passed away peacefully with her two loving daughters at her side on April 10, 2022.
On February 20, 1936, Carol was born to Maurice and Tena (Toppen) Cheever, in DeMotte, Indiana. She graduated from DeMotte High School, and later went to beauty college. She married the love of her life, John...
Alberta Howard
Apr 10, 2022
88 year old, Alberta Howard, of Wheatfield, passed away April 10, 2022, with her loving family around her.
On June 8, 1933, in Claypool, Indiana, Alberta was born to Walter and Della (Brown) Whitaker. She was a factory worker. Alberta married the love of her life, J.B. Howard, on March 8, 1957, in Jasper County, Indiana. She was a...
Martha Lou Hershman
Apr 7, 2022
86 year old, Martha Lou Hershman, of Rensselaer, passed away at her home with her loving family around her on April 7, 2022.
On October 18, 1935 in Rensselaer, Indiana, Martha Lou was born to Lloyd and Dorothy Alice (Moore) Dickinson. Martha married the love of her life, Fritz Hershman on September 29, 1962, in Winamac, Indiana. Martha enjoyed...
Ruth Ann 'Sis' Froedge
Mar 30, 2022
81 year old, Ruth Ann ‘Sis’ Froedge, of Rensselaer, passed away March 30, 2022, at her home.
On June 16, 1940, in Fair Oaks, Indiana, Ruth Ann was born to Clarence and Lorraine (Raske) Drake. She was a cook at Kentucky Fried Chicken for 25+ years. She liked to watch TV series, cook, and spending time with the grandbabies.
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Mary Lou Clemens
Mar 25, 2022
85 year old, Mary Lou Clemens, of Hebron, passed away March 25, 2022 with her loving family around her.
On October 7, 1936, Mary Lou was born in Chicago, Illinois to John and Sophie (Chvatik) Fath. Mary Lou graduated from Fenger High School, and married the love of her life, Ervin D. “Butch” Clemens on January 18, 1958, in...
Julie Ann Campbell
Mar 19, 2022
52 year old, Julie Ann Campbell, of Rensselaer, passed away March 19, 2022.
On November 22, 1969, in Logansport, Indiana, Julie was born to Alton Campbell and Carrie (Sterk) Romanchok. Julie worked in quality control, in the Manufacturing field. She attended Goodland Church. She enjoyed crafting, painting, riding her golf cart, and beach days. She especially liked wood burning...
Lorraine Bernice Drake
Mar 15, 2022
100 year old, Lorraine Bernice Drake, of Fair Oaks, passed away March 15 with her loving family around her.
On August 12, 1921, Lorraine was born in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Emma Maria Anna (Oldenberg) Raske. Lorraine married the love of her life, Clarence Drake on December 31, 1937. Lorraine worked for St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer as...
Carl Allen Jr.
Mar 9, 2022
50 year old, Carl Allen Jr., of Rensselaer, passed away at his home on March 9, 2022, with his loving family around him.
On September 2, 1971, Carl Jr. was born to Carl Sr. and Diana (Stanton) Allen in Valparaiso, Indiana. Carl graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1990. He worked construction. Carl liked to work on...
Catherine 'Kay' Hesh
Mar 8, 2022
77 year old, Catherine L. ’Kay’ Hesh, of DeMotte, passed away March 8, 2022 at her home with her loving family around her.
On July 28, 1944, Kay was born to Charles and Lillian (Atchinson) Womack, in Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life, James Hesh, on June 9, 1962, in Fair Oaks, Indiana. Kay worked as...
Joshua Betts
Mar 7, 2022
37 year old, Joshua Betts, of Wheatfield, passed away March 7, 2022, as a result of an auto accident.
On October 14, 1984, Joshua was born to Mike and Christine (Tanner) Betts at Michigan City, Indiana. Josh was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. Josh was an entrepreneur, who owned and ran a resale shop in Wheatfield.
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Lynn A. Barker
Mar 7, 2022
44 year old, Lynn A. Barker, of Wheatfield, passed away March 7, 2022 at her home with her loving family around her.
On January 12, 1978, Lynn was born to Dale and Rita (Schuljak) Klingaman, in Crown Point, Indiana. She graduated from Lowell High School, class of 1996. Lynn and Scott ran into each other by chance on September...
James K Wallace
Mar 6, 2022
James K. Wallace, 81, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Born June 18, 1940, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Jim was one of four children of the late Woodrow and Mary Catherine (Spagna) Wallace. After graduating high school, Jim proudly served as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps for four...
Anthony Steinmetz, Sr.
Feb 25, 2022
79 year old, Anthony ‘Tony’ Steinmetz Sr., of DeMotte, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Franciscan Health Crown Point, Indiana.
On May 24, 1942, Anthony Wayne Steinmetz, was born to Anthony and Elsie (Blaser) Steinmetz. He graduated from Kansas City Public High School, class of 1961. After graduation he joined the Marines and proudly served his country from...
Susan Dawn Pope
Feb 23, 2022
66 year old, Susan Dawn Pope, of Rensselaer, passed away at her home on February 23, 2022.
On August 3, 1955, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Susan was born to Kenneth and Helen (Bowman) Norris. Susan was a housewife/homemaker, who loved her family.
Susan is survived by her son: Joseph (Renee) Bays, 4 grandchildren, siblings: Roger, Jan, Mike, Kenny, Dennis,...
Barbara Ann O'Brien
Feb 22, 2022
85 year old, Barbara Ann O’Brien, of DeMotte, passed away February 22, 2022.
On January 26, 1937, in DeMotte, Barbara was born to George and Grace (DeYoung) Schaefer. She was a graduate of DeMotte High School, worked as a clerk at the hardware store, and loved being a housewife.
Barbara is survived by her children: Ron (Jill) Cates,...
James Sherman Jordan Sr
Feb 21, 2022
83 year old, James Sherman Jordan Sr., of Wheatfield, formerly of Hobart and Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away February 21, 2022.
On October 18, 1938, James was born to Leonard and Oma (Powell) Jordan in Elkton, Kentucky. He lived most of his life in the Hobart and Valparaiso areas. He worked as a millwright at U.S. Steel for 45+ years....
Georgia Gose
Feb 19, 2022
Georgia Gose, age 79, of Liberty Township, Ohio; formerly a resident of Valparaiso, Indiana, peacefully passed away at home on February 19, 2022.
Georgia was born in Gary, Indiana on August 17, 1942. She grew up in Northwest Indiana and Southern Florida. Her passions included water skiing and the ocean itself. She was a member of the American Institute...
Novalee Angel Kathleen Phillips
Feb 18, 2022
2 year old, Novalee Angel Kathleen Phillips, of Wheatfield passed away February 18, 2022.
On March 6, 2019, Novalee was born to Brandon Keith Phillips and Megan Ann Marie Phillips in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Novalee is survived by her parents: Megan and Brandon, siblings: Tristan Perez, Braxton Phillips, Jasmine Phillips, maternal grandfather: Chris Cook, paternal grandmother: Angel Kyle, paternal...
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