Obituaries

Sep 20, 2018

75 year old, Ronald Patrick, of Wheatfield, passed away September 20, 2018.

On March 20, 1943, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Ronald was born to John and Roberta (Soncini) Patrick. Ronald served in the U.S. Army as an MP. On May 8, 1968, Ronald married the love of his life, Sharon Anthony at Cook Community Bible Church in St. John, Indiana.  Ronald...

Sep 18, 2018

61 year old, Randy Cain Sr., of Lake Village, passed away September 18, 2018 due to an auto accident.

On February 19, 1957, Randy was born to Roy Sr. and Rose (Jones) Cain-Sinsabaugh. He attended North Newton Schools. Randy was a bricklayer for Tri-County Masonry for 30 years. He loved to watch all the sports games. The Colts were the...

Sep 18, 2018

68 year old, Molly Williams of Medaryville, passed away September 18, 2018

On August 3, 1950, Molly was born to Dean and Alvie (Bailey) Bailey in Jasper County, Indiana. Molly married Granville Williams and loved being a housewife. She attended Goodway Baptist Church. Molly enjoyed collecting knick-knacks.

Molly is survived by her siblings: Clifford ‘Ray’ Bailey, Mary (Dean) Anderson, Josie...

Sep 9, 2018

95 year old, Ester Mae Graham, of Valparaiso, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away September 9, 2018.

On August 28, 1923, in Oblong, Illinois, Ester was born to John William and Gladys M (Batson) Sprowl. Ester graduated from Oblong High School and was an Inspector for Taylor Chain. She married Lloyd J. Graham on March 9, 1946, in Henderson, Kentucky. She...

Sep 9, 2018

75 year old, Connie L. Flick, of Monticello, formerly of DeMotte, passed away September 9, 2018.

On August 6, 1943, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Connie was born to Melvin and Beatrice (Shockley) Flick. On March 6, 1962, he married the love of his life: Connie Kay Koster.  Mr. Flick taught at Kankakee Valley High School for several years before settling in...

Sep 9, 2018

Sep 5, 2018

86 year old, Helen J DeKock, of DeMotte, passed away September 5, 2018 with her loving family around her.

On October 13, 1931, in Lansing, Illinois Helen was born to Albert and Jeanette (Slager) Derks. On April 14, 1950, she married Henry ‘Hank’ DeKock in Lansing, Illinois, and moved to the DeMotte area. Helen enjoyed being a homemaker and driving...

Aug 24, 2018

Aug 24, 2018

79 year old, Genine Patrick of Wheatfield, passed away August 24, 2018 at VNA hospice center.

On January 16, 1939, in Salyersville, Kentucky Genine was born to Beecher and Gustava (Carty) McCarty. Genine enjoyed being a housewife, and cooking, she worked for Little Company of Mary, Gilbert’s, Chet’s, the bowling alley, and drove school bus for many years.

Genine is...

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Aug 16, 2018

78 year old, John P Kostelyk Sr. of DeMotte, passed away August 16, 2018 at his home.

On June 14, 1940, in East Chicago, Indiana, John was born to John C. and Florence (Wilkins) Kostelyk. John married Emily Pauling (who preceded him). John was a truck driver for the Teamster’s Local #705 for 30+ years. John later married Janice (Clausen)...

Aug 12, 2018

29 year old, David Lee Cantrell Jr., of Valparaiso, passed away August 12, 2018.

On November 28, 1988, in Merrillville, Indiana, David was born to David Cantrell Sr., and Lisa (Field) Cantrell.  David worked in food service for McDonald’s.

David is survived by his parents: father: David Lee Cantrell Sr., mother: Lisa (Field) Cantrell, sons: Zane Lee Moore and Benjamin...

Aug 9, 2018

70 year old, Delmer ‘Dale’ Dobson, of Rensselaer, passed away August 9, 2018 with his loving family around him.

On December 18, 1947, in Vest, Kentucky, Delmer was born to Adam and Mary (Terry) Dobson. Delmer served in the U.S. Army. He worked construction, and he worked beside his dad at U.S. Steel Gary Works. His hobbies include fishing, fixing...

Aug 7, 2018

Teddy Ray Thomas, age 78, of Roselawn, IN passed away August 7, 2018.  He was born on April 16th, 1940 in Tietersville, KY to the late John and Ruby (Blair) Thomas. Ted married the love of his life, Judith Lynn Moyer, on July 18th, 1964.  They spent 54 wonderful years together.

Ted was a member of the U.S. Army.  He...

Aug 7, 2018

60 year old, James R. Martin of Rensselaer, passed away August 7, 2018.

On September 9, 1957, in Valparaiso, Indiana, James was born to Jacob and Thelma (Mize) Martin. James worked for Rose Acres for 15+ years. Jim was a very kind and loving person who would do anything to help a person in need. He loved to float on...

Aug 5, 2018

89 year old, Joan M. Hinman, of Francesville, passed away August 5, 2018.

On Marcy 26, 1929, Joan was born to E. P. and Susie (Bradley) Joseph in Jackson, Kentucky. On November 19, 1947, Joan married the love of her life, John J. Hinman in Indianapolis, Indiana. Joan work as a RCA factory worker for almost 16 years.

Joan is...

Aug 4, 2018

19 year old, Corey J. Holm-Hansen, of DeMotte, passed away August 4, 2018.

On November 3, 1998 in Crown Point, Indiana, Corey was born to Shawn Holm-Hansen and Julie (Curless) Holm-Hansen. He graduated from Covenant Christian. Corey was a mechanic for TMS International and Local #150 Operating Engineers and RUIM Equipment. Corey was a member of First Christian Reformed Church....

Aug 3, 2018