Obituaries

Dec 5, 2018

97 year old, Robert E. Berg of DeMotte, passed away December 5, 2018.

On February 4, 1921, Bob was born to Anton and Marion (Schmidt) Berg in Youngstown, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army during the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. Bob was a bricklayer by trade and enjoyed working for himself. He retired in 1987. He married Betty Miedema-Van Vlymen.

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Dec 4, 2018

66 year old, Joseph Misch of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on December 4, 2018.

On December 29, 1951, Joe was born to Joseph J. and Geneva (Wood) Misch in Valparaiso, Indiana. Joe married the love of his life, Genny Koselke on June 30, 1973. Joe was a Boy Scout Troop #160 leader, a member of REMC Board, Holy...

Nov 25, 2018

71 year old, Katherine Craft of Rensselaer, passed away November 25, 2018.

 On June 4, 1947, Katherine was born in LaPorte, Indiana to James and Mary (Conley) Miller.  She graduated from high school, and Cosmetology school. Katherine married the love of her life Roy Craft Sr. on October 9, 1965, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She attended the United Baptist Church of...

Nov 25, 2018

Sarah “Joyce” (Cambe) Armstrong, 76, formerly of Kniman and Rensselaer, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Aperion Care in Roselawn. She was born in Kouts on May 6, 1942, the daughter of the late Paul Edward and Letha Rae (Nelson) Cambe. She married Wright “Duane” Armstrong on October 19, 1960 in San Pierre. He preceded her in death on...

Nov 25, 2018

85 year old, Alice R. Tomlinson of Rensselaer passed away November 25, 2018.

On April 13, 1933, Alice was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Wilbur and Mildred (Potts) Dunn. She was a lifetime area resident, and attended Fair Oaks Schools. She married Dee Tomlinson. Alice was a housewife and attended Brushwood United Methodist Church. She loved raising rat terrier puppies,...

Nov 24, 2018

69 year old, Lula May Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away November 24, 2018.

On March 17, 1949, in Newland, Indiana, Lula was born to John and Hazel (Collins) Davis. Lula was a lifetime area resident who loved taking care of her children and grandkids. She also like to bowl, gamble, and listen to music.

Lula is survived by her loving...

Nov 23, 2018

Nov 23, 2018

90 year old, Francis ‘Frank’ Tenta of Wheatfield, passed away in Gilbert, Arizona, on November 23, 2018.

On September 9, 1928, Frank was born to Joseph and Mary (Petrovic) Tenta. Frank was a self-employed farmer and served as the President of the San Pierre State Bank.

Frank is survived by:

Special friend: Donna Stalbaum and her family.

Nephew: Alexander (Alex)...

Nov 22, 2018

73 year old, Jacqueline R. Hankins of Valparaiso passed away November 22, 2018.

On April 24, 1945, Jacqueline was born to Kenneth and Grace (Sallee) Hall, in Paoli, Indiana. She was a self-employed truck driver by trade.

Jacqueline is survived by her son: Wilbur ‘Skip’ Hankins, several grandchildren and a brother: Anthony ‘Tony’ (Gloria) Hall.

Jacqueline was preceded in death...

Nov 20, 2018

74 year old, Donald Edward Rudelius of Rensselaer, passed away November 20, 2018.

On July 5, 1944, Donald was born to Carlton and Delores (Schrum) Rudelius in Hammond, Indiana. Donald worked for Ford Motor Company until he retired. He was a Harley motorcycle and car enthusiast.

Donald is survived by his daughter: Erin M Lipsitz, 2 grandchildren: Zachary and Emmily,...

Nov 19, 2018

50 year old, Robert L. Schlarp Jr., of DeMotte, passed away November 19, 2018 at his home.

On January 7, 1968, Rob Jr., was born to Robert Sr. and Shirley (Seegers) Schlarp in Valparaiso, Indiana. Robert Jr. graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, and went on to attend Purdue University for computer science. Robert loved to hunt, fish, target practice,...

Nov 19, 2018

Nov 12, 2018

91 year old, Viola J. Jonkman of Wheatfield, passed away November 12, 2018.

On July 7, 1927, Viola was born to Dick and Dorothy (Eenigenburg) Schoon in Lansing, Illinois. Viola graduated from Mount Ayr High School. She married the love of her life Phillip Jonkman in Roselawn, Indiana on February 14, 1946. She was a member of the First Christian...

Nov 12, 2018

67 year old, Sharon ‘Sherry’ L. Cunningham, of Roselawn, passed away November 12, 2018.

On January 23, 1951, in Rensselaer, Indiana Sharon was born to Raymond and Myrtle (Worley) Call.  Sharon loved working in jewelry sales.

Sharon is survived by her children: Chrissy Garland (Greg Mahovlich), Thresia Hershman (Nick Robinson), Adam (Owana) Cunningham, Clint Cunningham, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and...

Nov 10, 2018

76 year old, Goble Oliver of San Pierre passed away November 10, 2018.

Goble was born on July 15, 1942, to Woodrow and Anna (Whitaker) Oliver, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Goble attended Wheatfield High School. In December 1962, he married the love of his life, Patsy Moore. He liked fishing and race cars.

Goble is survived by his loving family: children:...

Nov 10, 2018

79 year old, David Cavinder, of Westville, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away November 10, 2018 at his home.

On November 9, 1939, David was born to Vernon and Marjorie (Jones) Cavinder in Wheatfield, Indiana. He was a self-employed farmer who loved raising and racing horses. He also loved fishing. He was a member of the Hebron Masonic Lodge #502 since...

Nov 10, 2018

73 year old, Gloria Mae Wanda, of Rensselaer passed away at her home on November 10, 2018 with her loving family around her.

On September 25, 1945, Gloria was born to Lawrence and Gertrude (Revers) Shea in Chicago, Illinois. She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her grandchildren.

Gloria is survived by her children: Richard Wanda, Desiree Wanda,...

Nov 9, 2018

72 year old, Katherine M. Sullivan of Wheatfield, passed away November 9, 2018.

On October 1, 1946, in Wheatfield, Indiana, Katherine was born to Forest and Dorothy (Hibbs) Pettet. Katherine graduated from Wheatfield High School. Katherine married the love of her life, Lawson Sullivan on August 27, 1966. Katherine loved being a housewife.

Katherine is survived by her loving family,...

Nov 9, 2018

69 year old, Janet S. McComb of DeMotte, passed away November 9, 2018 at her home with her loving family around her.

On March 20, 1949, Janet was born to Clarence and Gladys (Brown) Eakin in Franklin, Indiana. Janet graduated from DeMotte High School in 1967. She married the love or her life, Russell K. McComb Jr. on December 27,...

Nov 8, 2018

72 year old, Amanda N. Messer of Medaryville, passed away November 8, 2018.

Amanda was born to Irene (McCarty) Mitchell on August 3, 1946 in Jasper County, Indiana. She worked as a clerk in retail sales. Amanda loved quilting, and taking care of her children and grandchildren! She was also an avid reader and absolutely loved flowers.

Amanda is survived...