Obituaries

May 27, 2020

58 year old, Robert J. ‘Bob’ Barton, of Wheatfield, passed away May 27, 2020 unexpectedly at his home.

On June 18, 1961, Bob was born to Robert K. & Roberta (Green) Barton in Clinton, Indiana. Bob was a 1979 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. He worked for the Town of DeMotte at their Water Plant and the Waste Water...

May 21, 2020

62 years old, Ricky Clemans, of Rensselaer, passed away on May 21, 2020 at the Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer, Indiana.

On June 5, 1957, Ricky was born to George and Peggy (DeMoss) Clemans, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Ricky worked for Sealy Spring, Genova, and had a tree service. Ricky always was cutting wood to keep everyone’s house warm. He was a...

May 13, 2020

May 12, 2020

64 year old, Thomas E. Riley, of Wheatfield, passed away May 12, 2020.

On November 1, 1955, Thomas was born to John C. & Betty (Hill) Riley, in Hammond, Indiana. Thomas graduated from Hammond Gavit, and graduated from Purdue Calumet. Thomas worked for Carson Pierre Scott as a Salesman. He married the love of his life, Dawn (Schutz) Riley on...

May 7, 2020

34 year old, April Lynn Wheeler, of Rensselaer passed away on May 7, 2020, due to an auto accident.

On December 16, 1985, April was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to William R. Wheeler Jr., and Marcy (Jones) Wheeler. April loved being a cosmetologist and worked for Fiesta Hair Salon in Rensselaer. She loved to crochet, fish and especially loved animals...

May 4, 2020

68 year old, Ronald W. Anstett, of Remington/Monticello, passed away May 4, 2020, at his work.

On August 8, 1951, in Lafayette, Indiana, Ron was born to Jonathon and Winifred (Mc Coy) Anstett. He was a self-employed truck driver, and a maintenance man. He was a member of the Teamsters Local out of Lafayette, and the Odd Fellows Club from...

May 1, 2020

80 year old, Betty J. Cobb, of Wheatfield passed away at her home, May 1st, 2020, with her loving family around her.

Betty was born on July 1, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Mattie ‘Lucille’ (Lowry) Hughes. She married, Charles Cobb (who preceded her) and loved being a housewife.

Betty is survived by her children: Charles (Janett) Cobb,...

Apr 29, 2020

63 year old, David M. Schaetzel, of Wheatfield, passed away April 29, 2020, at his home with his loving family around him.

On September 4, 1956, in East Chicago, Indiana, David was born to Harry and Virginia (Bell) Schaetzel. David served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1979 in the 1st Infantry Division “The Big Red One” and he...

Apr 26, 2020

74 year old, Billerae M. Twing, of Morocco passed away at her home on April 26, 2020.

On September 28, 1945, in Kewanee, Illinois, Billerae was born to Albert and Marjorie (DeDecker) Hughes. She was a cabinet maker and Restaurant Manager. She loved cooking and kept a tight ship. She liked her garden and flowers. Billerae especially loved her puppy...

Apr 24, 2020

74 year old, Alexander ‘Alex’ Pellegrino Sr., of Rensselaer, passed away at his home on April 24, 2020.

On April 13, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Alex was born to Michael and Irene (Males) Pellegrino. Alex worked for the State Highway Department for 40 years. He loved going to farm auctions, and the boats.

Alex is survived by his children: Tonja...

Apr 22, 2020

75 year old, J. B. Rowe of Medaryville, passed away April 22, 2020.

On January 6, 1945 J.B. was born in Waldo, Kentucky to Fielden and Flora (Wireman) Rowe. J.B. loved to hunt, fish, and hunt mushrooms. He enjoyed giving rather than receiving. He especially loved to garden.

J.B. is survived by his loving family: children: Tammy Howard, Loretta Day,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...