Mary Joan Corman
Oct 21, 2024
Mary Joan ‘JD’ Corman, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024.
On December 13, 1936, Joan was born to Robert and Mary (Ingrahm) Linn in Weiner, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. Besides spending time with her friends and family, Joan enjoyed her trips to Arkansas with family, shopping, playing cards, her love for art, and her family...
Susan R Robbins
Oct 14, 2024
59 year old, Susan R. Robbins, of Rensselaer, passed away October 14, 2024.
On February 23, 1965, Susan was born to Dillard and Ruby (Meadows) Pinkerman in Rensselaer, Indiana. She worked as a waitress and bartender. Susan enjoyed watching races at Shady Hill. She loved visiting friends, playing cards and Yahtzee, but especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Susan is survived by...
Shirley Swart
Oct 14, 2024
88 year old, Shirley L. Swart, of Elkhart, formerly of DeMotte/Rensselaer, passed away October 14, 2024.
On October 20, 1935, Shirley was born to James Sr. and Evelyn (Bultema) Wiers in Lansing, Illinois. She graduated from DeMotte High School, class of 1953. Shirley married Leonard ‘Joe’ Swart on December 7, 1953, in DeMotte, Indiana. She was a Real Estate Agent/Broker in...
Randi L. Wicker
Oct 12, 2024
54 year old, Randi L. Wicker, of Goodland, passed away on October 12, 2024.
On August 12, 1970, Randi was born to James Wicker and Lynette (Marion) DeWitt in Brook, Indiana. She worked as a bartender. Randi enjoyed music, crafts, felting, and making dream catchers.
Randi is survived by her children: Tiana (Tabitha Jacobs) Wicker, Asher Wicker, Hunter Wicker, siblings: Micki (Todd)...
Mary Lou Gilbert
Oct 7, 2024
Mary Lou Gilbert, of Wheatfield, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2024.
Mary Lou was born on September 20, 1932, the daughter of Frances (Coplin) Childers and Jack Childers. She was the eldest of four children. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her sister: Maxine Sweitzer, her brother: Donald Childers, and twin great granddaughters. She is survived...
Victor L. Dobson
Sep 19, 2024
61 year old, Victor L. Dobson, of Remington, passed away September 19, 2024.
On September 21, 1962, Victor was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Barter and Dorothy (Shepherd) Dobson. He was a member of Rensselaer High School class of 1980 and graduated from Vincennes University in 1982 with and Associates degree in Law Enforcement. Victor married the love of his life,...
Michael L. Thomas
Sep 18, 2024
Michael L. Thomas, 28, of DeMotte, passed away Septenber 18, 2024.
Michael was born on February 22, 1996, in Crown Point, to Thad 'Ray' and Lori (Knutson) Thomas. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 2015.
Michael cherished his trips to Wisconsin for family visits. He looked forward to his adventures in Florida, visiting theme parks and beaches. He also enjoyed...
Robert L Cooper Jr.
Sep 16, 2024
68 year old, Robert L. Cooper Jr., of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away September 16, 2024, at his home.
On February 8, 1956, Robert was born in East Chicago, Indiana, to Robert Cooper Sr., and Darlene (Guthrie) Sechiest. He married the lover of his life, Diana Gonzalez, on June 30, 1989, in East Chicago, Indiana. Robert worked as a Switchman in the...
Shirley A. Smith
Sep 15, 2024
79 year old, Shirley A. Smith, of Roselawn, passed away September 15, 2024.
On December 6, 1944, Shirley was born to Isabel (Encinias) Boyar in Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Clyde Smith. Shirley was a factory worker for Zegers in Lansing, Illinois in manufacturing division. Shirley enjoyed watching movies, shopping with her sisters. She was an awesome...
Rose Marie Myers
Sep 12, 2024
51 year old, Rose Marie Myers, of DeMotte, passed away September 12, 2024 at her home with her loving family around her.
On May 16, 1973, Rose Marie was born to Doug and Goldie (Jones) Roberts, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was a graduate from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1991. Rose Marie was a waitress/bartender at SP19. She was a...
Rhyker B. Earl
Sep 10, 2024
26 year old, Rhyker Earl, of DeMotte, passed away September 10, 2024.
On March 9, 1998, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Rhyker was born to Travis Earl and Dorothy (Widner) Earl. Rhyker graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 2016. Rhyker liked to play guitar, and listen to music. He enjoyed fishing and drawing. He was an avid rock collector.
Rhyker is survived...
Jerrell W Gray
Sep 10, 2024
81 year old, Jerrell W Gray, of Rensselaer, passed away September 10, 2024 at his home with his loving family around him.
On October 2, 1942, Jerrell was born to Clifford Gray and Dora (Cross) Burgner, in Evansville, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Tonjua Murphy on August 20, 1982, in Evansville, Indiana. Jerrell worked as a maintenance mechanic...
Robert K Schanlaub
Sep 9, 2024
Robert ‘Rob’ Keith Schanlaub II, passed away in his home on September 9, 2024. Rob was a long-term resident of Rensselaer.
Rob was born in Lafayette, Indiana to Bob Schanlaub and Ora Allen on May 9, 1977. He attended Kankakee Valley High School, graduating in 1995; then attended Lincoln Technical Institute earning a degree in computer aided drafting. He owned several...
Dale M Davis
Sep 7, 2024
After battling cancer for 9 months, 71 year old, Dale M Davis, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
On August 12, 1953, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Dale was born to Donald and Betty (Campbell) Davis. He married the love of his life Mary Helen Brackett on August 10, 1974. He dedicated...
Judith Siegrist
Sep 4, 2024
86 year old, Judith ‘Judy’ Kay Siegrist, of Rensselaer, passed away September 4, 2024, at her home with her family around her.
On July 25, 1938, Judy was born to John and Pauline (Miller) Newcome in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from Rensselaer High School, class of 1956. On June 17, 1961, Judy married the love of her life, LaVern Paul Siegrist, in...
Jacqueline Lowry
Sep 3, 2024
Jacqueline Michele (nee Barry) Lowry, born May 31, 1947, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Mildred and John Barry, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024. Jackie, as she was lovingly known, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Jackie graduated from Crown Point High School in 1967 and married Jerry Milton Lowry on October 4, 1969, in Cedar Lake, Indiana. The...
Marilyn S. Hart
Sep 3, 2024
77 year old, Marilyn S. Hart, of DeMotte, passed away September 3, 2024 at her home.
On June 7, 1947, Marilyn was born to Dallas and Edna (Metz) Foster, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Mike Hart, on August 30, 1969, in Wheatfield, Indiana. Marilyn taught second grade and was a librarian at Wheatfield Elementary School for...
Carolyn S. Crouse
Aug 31, 2024
61 year old, Carolyn S. Crouse, of North Judson, passed away August 31, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On August 31, 1963, Carolyn was born to Raymond and Janet (Sanders) Guess, in Blue Island, Illinois. Carolyn married the love of her life, Timothy Crouse, on June 27, 1980, in South Holland. She enjoyed being a house wife, and raising...
Donald William Radtke Jr.
Aug 28, 2024
67 year old, Donald W. Radtke Jr., of North Judson, formerly of DeMotte, passed away August 28, 2024.
On November 10, 1956, Donny was born to Donald Radtke Sr. and Mary (Dunham) Allsbury, in Chicago, Illinois. He married Laureen Radtke on April 15, 2023 in North Judson, Indiana. Donny worked in maintenance at Pfizers. He enjoyed anything to do with racing...
Kimber E. Schultz
Aug 24, 2024
4 year old, Kimber E. Schultz, of Rensselaer, passed away August 24, 2024, at her home, with her loving family around her.
On August 15, 2020, Kimber was born to Jason Schultz and Amber Luttrell in Valparaiso, Indiana. Kimber loved to go on motorcycle rides with her daddy. She loved going to the farm to see her daddy and helping him...