Obituaries
Emma Jean Lovely
Feb 21, 2020
87 year old, Emma Jean Lovely, of Rensselaer, passed away February 21, 2020 at her home.
On March 4, 1932, Emma was born to Jim and Sallie (Wireman) Wireman in Salyersville, Kentucky. On May 12, 1951, Emma married the love of her life, Charles Lovely. Emma worked at Sealy Spring for 32 years, and enjoyed raising their children. She loved...
Denise K Mitchell
Feb 13, 2020
54 year old, Denise K. Mitchell, of Wheatfield passed away February 13, 2020.
On June 8, 1965, Denise was born to Elvis and Mary Jane (Davis) Mitchell in Gary, Indiana. She was a member of Brushwood Methodist Church. Denise worked as a Special Education Assistant Director for Cooperative School Services in Jasper County. She loved going to the movies and...
Margaret Winter
Feb 11, 2020
79 year old, Margaret Winter of DeMotte, passed away February 11, 2020, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, with her loving family around her.
On May 10, 1940, Margaret was born in Dresden, Germany to Erich and Lily Loechner. Margaret married the love of her life, Horace (Horst) Winter in Glen Park, Gary, Indiana on July 8, 1961. Margaret worked for...
David W Cooper
Feb 11, 2020
48 year old, David Wayne Cooper, of Valparaiso, passed away February 11, 2020.
On December 4, 1971, David was born to Larry and Vivian (Auxier) Cooper in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Boone Grove High School and went on to become an exterminator for both residential and commercial properties. He loved to swim, fish, hike and dance. He loved the...
Elsie J Pollard
Feb 2, 2020
84 year old, Elsie J. Pollard of Rensselaer, formerly of Hebron, passed away February 2, 2020 at her home.
On February 12, 1935 Elsie was born to John and Edith (Tyler) Molden in Lexington, Illinois. On November 20, 1954 she married Loren Pollard (who preceded her) in Crown Point, Indiana. Elsie loved being a Mom, Grandma, and Great-grandmother. She was...
Larry G. Chapman
Jan 31, 2020
72 year old, Larry G. Chapman of DeMotte, passed away January 31, 2020 at Northwestern after a valiant fight with numerous health issues.
On May 14, 1947, Larry was born to Charlie and Josephine (Francis) Chapman in Robinson, Illinois. Larry served in the U.S. Army during the 1971-1973. He retired from NIPSCO in 2003 after 37 years. Larry was a...
Robert A Forbes
Jan 27, 2020
75 year old, Robert ‘Bob’ A. Forbes, of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on January 27, 2020 with his loving family around him.
On August 3, 1944, in Roseland, Indiana, Rob was born to Robert E. and Jean (Garrison) Forbes. He was a commercial roofer for Local #26, out of Merrillville, Indiana. Rob married Shirley Kantor in Munster, Indiana...
Edward G Erdelac
Jan 23, 2020
76 year old, Edward G. Erdelac, passed away at his home on January 23, 2020.
On January 27, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, Edward was born to Edward and Julia (Hrycak) Erdelac-Romberg. He graduated from Thorton Fractional North, and married the love of his life Judy Schulte on February 2, 1974 at St. Victor Church, in Calumet City. Ed was into...
Donald Ray Gear
Jan 21, 2020
83 year old, Donald Ray Gear, of Valparaiso, passed away January 21, 2020 at his home with his loving family around him.
On March 27, 1936, Donald was born to Albert and Ruth (Poling) Gear in Daily, West Virginia. Don married his best friend and love of his life Wanda Lee Bartlett on September 8, 1954. Don worked in maintenance...
Vern Sampson
Jan 18, 2020
Vern died suddenly from a heart attack at his home on January 18, 2020.
Vern was born on March 14, 1943 at Methodist Hospital in Gary, Indiana to Gerald and Hattie (Grevenstuk) Sampson, both deceased.
On May 23, 1964, he married Janis Kosta and she survives him along with his children Marla (Shaun) Fitzpatrick of DeMotte, Indiana, and Gerald (Holly)...
Geraldine Woudema
Jan 16, 2020
82 year old, Geraldine Woudema, of DeMotte passed away January 16, 2020 at her home.
On October 22, 1937, Geri was born to Alfred and Cora (Martin) Able, in Daviess County, Kentucky. Geri graduated from Mt. Ayre High School class of 1956. She went on to work for Illinois/Indiana/AT&T telephone for many years.
Geri is survived by her children: Sheila...
Janet S Hobson
Jan 10, 2020
83 year old, Janet S. Hobson, of Wheatfield passed away January 10, 2020 at her son’s home in Hammond, Indiana.
On April 9, 1936, Janet was born to Wayne and Ruby (Martin) Payton in Bedford, Indiana. She attended school in Tunnelton. She was a waitress for several different restaurants. Janet married the love of her life, Roland F. Hobson, on...
Naomi A Pickens
Jan 10, 2020
69 year old, Naomi A. Pickens, of Wheatfield passed away January 10, 2020.
On April 5, 1950, Naomi was born to Charles ‘Marvin’ and Darlena (Withrow) Kinder in Marting, Fayette County, West Virginia.
Naomi married the love of her life, Sterling M. ‘Bud’ Pickens on March 3, 1966, in Deep Water, West Virginia. Naomi liked to crochet.
Naomi is survived...
Donald Anderson
Jan 6, 2020
93 year old, Don Anderson, of DeMotte, passed away January 6, 2020.
On March 8, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, Don was born to Albert and Ida (Groves) Anderson. On October 25, 1947, Don married the love of his life, Mary Ralich in Chicago, at the Methodist Church, by the Youth Minister. Don served in the US Navy aboard the USS...
Clyde E Gibson
Jan 4, 2020
67 year old, Clyde E. Gibson, of San Pierre passed away at his home.
On April 4, 1952, Clyde was born in Cicero, Illinois, to Andrew and Peggy (Kinsella) Gibson-Ritchie. Clyde worked for Rexam. He like visiting with friends at the San Pierre Oasis, gathering place. He also like to ride motorcycles, and use his tractor to plow snow.
Clyde...
Sherry Lea Warwick
Jan 4, 2020
57 year old, Sherry Lea Warwick, of North Judson, passed away January 4, 2020.
On August 31, 1962, Sherry was born to Norman and Delores (Wagner) Warwick in Chico, California. Sherry was a homemaker, and engaged to Kenny Yockey. She liked collecting crystals, and rocks. She loved dogs, especially her good girl, Lucy.
Sherry is survived by her fiance’: Kenny...
Hanley Jewel Chapman
Jan 3, 2020
81 year old, Hanley Jewel Chapman, of Wheatfield, passed away January 3, 2020 at home with his loving family around him.
On September 11, 1938, Hanley was born to Moxley and Gradie (Simpson) Chapman in Kentucky. He worked for Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant.
Hanley is survived by his children: Vohana (Ronnie) Breneman, Hanley W. (Candi) Chapman, Shelton R. (Cindy)...
Donald Owens
Jan 2, 2020
83 year old, Donald Owens, of Wheatfield passed away January 2, 2020.
On June 28, 1936, Don was born to Walter Owens and Elizabeth (Culp) Hartman. Don graduated from Tefft High School, class of 1955, and went on to work for Anderson Company. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Barrier, on April 1, 1957. He attended the Wheatfield...
Barbara S Jones
Dec 31, 2019
84-year-old, Barbara S. Jones passed away December 31, 2019 in Valparaiso, Indiana.
On February 6, 1935, Barbara was born to Clarence “Squeak” and Thelma (Summers) Holladay in Rensselaer, Indiana. Barbara graduated from Wheatfield High and worked as a secretary. Barbara worked at the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago until the age of 70. Barbara loved her grandchildren...
John Kurzeja
Dec 28, 2019
62-year-old, John Eugene Kurzeja, of DeMotte, passed away on December 28, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
On July 6, 1957, John was born to Eugene and Phyllis (Collins) Kurzeja in Chicago, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Debra Fancher, on July 11, 1980 in Calumet City, Illinois. John worked as an industrial electrician for NIPSCO. He was...
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