James R. Black
Apr 18, 2020
78 year old, James R. Black, of Kniman, passed away April 18, 2020 at his home.
On July 5, 1941, James was born in Hobart, Indiana to Harold and Minnie (Schultz) Black. James married the love of his life, Phyllis Herre, in 1962, in DeMotte, Indiana. James worked as a laborer for Local #81, where he started working in 1971....
Robert T Di Paolo
Apr 15, 2020
83 year old, Robert T. Di Paolo, of DeMotte, passed away April 15, 2020 from Covid-19.
On February 13, 1937, Robert was born to Albert and June (Lipinski) Di Paolo in Chicago, Illinois. Robert worked as a Railroad Switchman.
Robert loved collecting antiques and traveling the world. When he was younger, he was a pro-pool player that even got his...
Donald I Brown
Apr 15, 2020
85 year old, Donald ‘Punch’ Brown, of Wheatfield, passed away April 15, 2020, at his home.
On December 9, 1934, Punch was born to Russell and Mary (Hammond) Brown in Wheatfield, Indiana. Punch served in the U.S. Army and worked for the Local 150. Punch enjoyed his later years living in Wheatfield during the summer and Orange Beach, Alabama during...
Joseph Gerard Duttlinger
Apr 12, 2020
Joseph Gerard Duttlinger went to be with Jesus on April 12, 2020 while working in Florida.
Joe was born November 22, 1955 to Charles and Agnes (nee: Jachim) Duttlinger. In 1974 Joe graduated from Kouts High School. On July 24, 1976 Joe married the love of his life Donna (nee Hathaway) Duttlinger in Kouts, IN. Joe and Donna were lifelong...
Paul V Cooper
Apr 11, 2020
82 year old, Paul V. Cooper of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away at home on April 11, 2020, with his loving family around him.
On December 24, 1937, Paul was born to Niles and Ruby Belle (Graham) Cooper, in Kniman, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army and then married the love of his life: Jennie Tuttle on February 25, 1963,...
Christine E Betts
Apr 11, 2020
65 year old, Christine E. Betts, of Wheatfield, passed away April 11, 2020.
On May 6, 1954, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Chris was born to Robert and Phyllis (Torgrimson) Tanner. Chris married the love of her life, Michael C. Betts, on October 17, 1981, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Chris worked for Kankakee Valley Schools as a teacher’s aide – the last years...
Patricia A Hale
Apr 8, 2020
72 year old, Patricia ‘Patsy’ A. Hale, of Rensselaer, passed away at her home on April 8, 2020 with her loving family around her.
On September 30, 1947, in Rensselaer, Indiana Patsy was born to Orville & Dora (Pass) Myres. She married the love of her life, Jerry Hale on July 13. 1965 in Kentucky. Jerry and Patsy renewed their...
Bruno Kucinskas Jr.
Apr 8, 2020
60 year old, Bruno Kucinskas Jr. of Las Vegas passed away April 8, 2020, in his sleep.
Born in March 4,1960 to Bruno Kucisnkas Sr and Juanita (Wonderly) Kucinskas.
He was a 1978 graduate from Kankakee Valley High School in Wheatfield In.
Bruno is survived by his daughter: Apryl Kusinskas of Minnesota, 5 siblings: Bruce Kucinskas of Lafayette, Indiana., Bryan...
Mary Lorene Lowe
Apr 1, 2020
89 year old, Mary Lorene Lowe, of DeMotte, passed away April 1, 2020.
On October 21, 1930, Mary was born to Harold Eugene Adams and Minnie Lorene (Roadruck) Adams in Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Robert Lowe Jr., on September 4, 1949. They owned Lowe’s TV for 20 years, and Robert worked for...
Julius Brooks
Mar 26, 2020
73 year old, Julius Brooks, of Rensselaer, passed away March 26, 2020, with his loving family around him.
On February 10, 1947, Julius was born to Harrison and Lottie (lsenhour) Brooks in Charlotte, North Carolina. Julius served in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Susan Koch on May 9, 1970, in Hammond, Indiana. He was a...
Lonnie C Howard
Mar 22, 2020
59 year old, Lonnie C. Howard Sr., of Winamac passed away March 22, 2020.
On March 30, 1960, Lonnie was born to Ballard Howard and Dollie (Lovely) Howard-Frinkel in Rensselear, Indiana. Lonnie worked at Rose Acres. He married Connie Frinkel on September, 8, 1979. He enjoyed fishing at Spooner, Wisconsin with his sons.
Lonnie is survived by his wife: Connie,...
Henrietta Vivian Hibbs
Mar 21, 2020
92 year old, Henrietta Vivian Hibbs, of Medaryville, passed away March 21, 2020 with her loving family around her.
On July 21, 1927, in Denham, Indiana, Vivian was born to Alfred and Amanda (Luebbe) Rhode. On January 31, 1952, she married the love of her life, Donald C. Hibbs, in Pulaski County, Indiana. She was a seamstress at Medaryville Garmet...
David 'Butch' L Land
Mar 20, 2020
77 year old, David ‘Butch’ L. Land, of Bunker Hill, formerly of Chesterton, passed away March 20, 2020.
On July 8, 1942, Butch was born to Paul and Ruth (Fisher) Land in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Butch married the love of his life, Ruby (Leach) Land on March 22, 1967 in Cedar Lake, Indiana. He...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Beedle
Mar 13, 2020
86 year old, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Beedle, of DeMotte, passed away March 13, 2020.
On February 10, 1934, Betty, was born in Pisgah, Iowa to John & Erma (Clark) Myers. Betty married the love of her life, Kenneth L. Beedle, on February 17, 1952. She enjoyed being a housewife and raising 3 children. She enjoyed doing embroidery, camping, bowling, and playing...
Donald Eugene Capouch Sr.
Mar 11, 2020
Donald Eugene Capouch Sr, 90, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 11, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana, after a short illness. He had been in declining health.
Don was born April 27, 1929, a fourth-generation Pulaski County farmer, on the Capouch homestead in Cass Township. He was born in a house built around a log cabin...
Robin Cates
Mar 10, 2020
57 year old, Robin Cates, of South Bend formerly of DeMotte, passed away March 10, 2020.
On March 15, 1962, Robin was born in Rossville, Georgia to William E. Cates and Barbara (Schaefer) Cates-O’Brien. He attended Kankakee Valley High School, and then worked in construction as a carpenter.
Robin is survived by his mother: Barbara O’Brien, son: Jacob Cates, siblings:...
Theodore DeVries
Mar 9, 2020
92 year old, Theodore DeVries, of Fair Oaks passed March 9, 2020.
On November 26, 1927 in Roseland, Illinois, Theodore DeVries was born to Andrew E. and Sarah (Hoekstra) DeVries. Theodore married the love of his life, Paula J Grugel (who preceded him) on June 24, 1953, in Griffith, Indiana. Theodore was a farmer and worked for DeJong Bros, and...
Karen Jayne DeYoung
Mar 6, 2020
70 year old, Karen Jayne DeYoung, of DeMotte, passed away March 6, 2020 at her home.
On February 6, 1950, Karen was born to Daniel and Betty (Dionne) Odle. She worked as an EMT and Phlebotomist. She also taught at the United Methodist Church Pre-School for many years. She was involved with her children while they were growing up. She...
Emma G. Ingram
Mar 2, 2020
56 year old, Emma G. Ingram, of Lafayette passed away March 2, 2020.
On April 17, 1963, Emma was born to William ‘Mason’ and Sally (Manns) Spencer in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Emma was a C.N.A. therapy aide. Emma loved shopping, traveling, decorating, spoiling the grandkids, doing crafts, and being on the water.
Emma is survived by her children: Patricia ‘Patty’...
Ruth E Nelson
Mar 1, 2020
95 year old, Ruth E. Nelson, of DeMotte, passed away March 1, 2020.
On February 9, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, Ruth was born to Fred and Jane (Meter) Hanko. Ruth married the love of her life, Donald R. Nelson (who preceded her). Ruth enjoyed being a housewife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Community Bible Church. Ruth...