Obituaries

Jun 27, 2020

79 year old, Sandra L. (nee: Lowry) Gard, of DeMotte, passed away June 27, 2020.

Sandra was born on October 31, 1940.  Sandra was born to William and Mary Ellen (Bottoroff) Lowry. She married the love of her life, Robert D. Gard Sr. (who preceded her) on February 18, 1956. She worked at DeMotte Elementary as a custodian for many...

Jun 14, 2020

55 year old, Leanne M Hilton, of DeMotte, passed away June 14, 2020.

On December 19, 1964, Leanne was born to Fred and Arlene (Mueller) Karrle in Merrillville, Indiana. Leanne worked for Block & Stevenson OMS as an oral surgery assistant for 20 years. She loved watching the birds, gardening, spoiling her dog, being a blessing to others, and especially...

Jun 12, 2020

53 year old, Matthew Vugteveen of DeMotte, passed away June 12th, 2020 at his home.

On January 16, 1967, Matthew was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Harvard and Annis (Davis) Vugteveen. Matthew was a truck driver who loved his family and friends very much.

Matthew is survived by his son: Joseph (Danielle) Vugteveen, Becky Barlow, 10 grandchildren: Jr., Skylar,...

Jun 10, 2020

52 year old, Richard Boring, of Rensselaer, passed away June 10, 2020 in Clear Water, Florida.

On October 4, 1967, Richard was born to Richard Sr. and Pauline (Richards) Boring, in Chicago, Illinois. Richard was a Boilermaker. He married Christine Eger on July 5th, 2013.

Richard is survived by his wife: Christine, mother: Pauline, children: Alexea Boring, Katherine Francis, grandchildren:...

Jun 5, 2020

73 year old, Lola J. Ford, of Wheatfield passed away June 5, 2020 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

On September 15, 1946, Lola was born to Jimmy D. and Ruby (Eiland) Ford, in Selma, Alabama.

Lola was a beautiful soul, who only had kind words to say about people. She loved her life with her sister, Mary. She often reminisced...

May 29, 2020

44 year old, Jeannie Marie Murray, of Wheatfield, passed away May 29, 2020 at her home.

On October 21, 1975, Jeannie was born to Everett and Ruby (Rhoten) Malone in Hammond, Indiana. Jeannie married Robert D. Murray on December 27, 1996 in Crown Point, Indiana. She loved taking care of her parents, and working on Save-a-Lot in Wheatfield. She was...

May 28, 2020

49 year old, Barbara A. Boring, of Rensselaer, passed away May 28, 2020 with her loving family around her.

On June 28, 1970, Barbara was born to Richard Sr. and Pauline (Richards) Boring in Rensselaer, Indiana. Barbara worked in housekeeping at Franciscan Health Rensselaer, and attended the Virgie Christian Church.

Barbara is survived by her mother: Pauline, and brother: Richard...

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...