Obituaries
Dennis R Eenshuistra
May 18, 2025
79 year old, Dennis R. Eenshuistra, of DeMotte, passed away May 18, 2025, at Great Lakes Health & Rehab.
On June 30, 1945, Dennis was born to Gerben and Irma (Worley) Eenshuistra in Hammond, Indiana. Dennis graduated from DeMotte High School. He was a carpenter by trade. Dennis married the love of his life, Susan Wheeler, on May 16, 1998, in...
Lillian Glass
May 16, 2025
Lillian (Graczyk) Glass went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2025, at the age of 98.
She was born to Adam and Agnes (Wozniak) Graczyk on December 20, 1926, in Calumet City, Illinois. Later, the family relocated to Chicago, near the present-day Midway Airport. Lillian often shared stories of her childhood, reminiscing about a time when the area...
William 'Bill' Howard
May 7, 2025
54 year old, William ‘Bill’ Howard, formerly of Winamac, passed away on May 7, 2025.
On June 9, 1970, Bill was born to Ray and Gail (Toosley) Howard in Chillicothe, Ohio. He graduated from North Judson San Pierre High School, class of 1989. Bill worked as a car salesman and loved his job. He enjoyed traveling, for work and just to...
Janice K. Patton
May 5, 2025
69 year old, Janice K. Patton, of DeMotte, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home with her loving family around her.
On December 4, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, Janice was born to Ivan and Nan (Dodge) Butler. She grew up in Oklahoma but lived in many states throughout her lifetime. Janice was a member of the Otoe-Missouria tribe. She was...
Peggy A Hamstra
May 4, 2025
86 year old, Peggy A. Hamstra, of Wheatfield, passed away May 4, 2025, at Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village with her loving family around her.
On February 12, 1939, Peggy was born to Harold and Florence (Reinhardt) Martin in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Wilbert Hamstra on December 4, 1956, in DeMotte, Indiana. Peggy loved to cook...
Owen D. Nannenga
Apr 29, 2025
52 year old, Owen D. Nannenga, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 29, 2025.
On July 2, 1972, Owen was born to Donald and Darlene (Wireman) Nannenga, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1991. Owen worked as a Cement Mason, and spent 10 years on the Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and...
Patricia Krivanek
Apr 28, 2025
78 year old, Patricia ‘Pat or Crazy Patty’, formerly of Monon and Tampa, Florida, passed away April 28, 2025.
On December 1, 1946, Pat was born to David and Francis (Gilbert) Brisken in Salem, Ohio. Pat enjoyed card games, bonfires, canoeing, and was a collector of knickknacks. Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family.
Pat is survived by...
Jacqulene S. Davis
Apr 27, 2025
62 year old, Jacqulene ‘Jackie’ S. Davis, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 27, 2025.
On May 29, 1962, Jackie was born to Wendall and Loretta (Romine) Northcutt in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from Hebron High School, class of 1980. Jackie worked as a hairdresser. She married the love of her life, Doug Davis, in 1991, at their home in Kniman,...
Charles E. Pettet Sr.
Apr 21, 2025
Charles ‘Chuck’ Edward Pettet Sr., 73, of Medaryville, formerly of Wheatfield, was called home to the Lord on April 21, 2025. Chuck was one of 6 children born to Forest V. and Dorothy J. (Hibbs) Pettet. He married Pamela A. Brennan in 1973, spending 51 years together raising 4 children. He will always be remembered as a dedicated “Papaw” to...
Randall Mak
Apr 18, 2025
70 year old, Randall L. Mak, of Delphi, formerly of DeMotte, passed away April 18, 2025.
On April 30, 1954, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Randy was born to Walter and Charmaine (Hockney) Mak. Randy was a Kankakee Valley High School graduate, class of 1972. Randy liked to garden, farm, bsing with everyone. He especially loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed his...
Joe Y Banister
Apr 18, 2025
55 year old, Joe Y. Banister, of Medaryville, passed away April 18, 2025.
On July 19, 1969, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Joe was born to Gordan and Margaret (Sisney) Banister. Joe worked as a laborer. He married the love of his life, Tina Mattocks on October 31, 2020, at the Kniman United Methodist Church. He liked to watch Me TV, and GRIT...
Georgiann 'Sis' B. Kaeb
Apr 17, 2025
Georgiann B. “Sis” Kaeb, age 88, of Wheatfield, IN, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1936, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Georgia and Howard Prior.
Georgiann attended Catholic school and was a devoted member of Sorrowful Mother Church for 60 years. Her faith was...
Teresa Pointer
Apr 16, 2025
78 year old, Teresa K. Pointer, of Wheatfield, passed away April 16, 2025.
On March 20, 1947, Teresa was born to Charles and Hazel (Ruff) Darnell in Evansville, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Kelly Pointer, on March 26, 1964, in Evansville, Indiana. She worked as the Activity Director and Social Service Director at Crestmark Nursing Home in Roselawn,...
Mary A Spriggs
Apr 15, 2025
87 year old, Mary A. Spriggs, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 15, 2025.
On October 23, 1937, Mary was born to Jeff and Fannie (Rowe) Justice, at home in Kniman, Indiana. Mary graduated from Medaryville High School, class of 1956. On July, 15, 1956, She married Haldon Spriggs in Medaryville, Indiana. Mary used to be a part of the Wheatfield...
Sarah Sholey
Apr 15, 2025
64 year old, Sarah Sholey, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 15, 2025.
On May 25, 1960, Sarah was born to William and Shirley (Stroup) Yeoman in Rensselaer, Indiana. Sarah graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1978, then got a Bachelor of Science Degree from IU Northwest. Sarah married the love of her life, Bill Sholey, on February 14,...
Sonya P Kingma
Apr 8, 2025
Sonya P. Kingma, age 85, of Fishers, Indiana, formerly of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2025.
Sonya was born on May 7, 1939, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Sikma) Wognum in South Holland, Illinois. Sonya married Roy Kingma, in South Holland, Illinois, June 26, 1959.
Sonya was devoted wife and mother to her family. She also worked with her husband for...
Stephanie E Driscoll
Apr 8, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of the very loved and cherished Stephanie Ellen Driscoll age 40, Wheatfield Indiana.
On October 10, 1984 Stephanie excitedly made her debut to the world in Munster, Indiana to Daniel Driscoll and Tammy (Spitzer) Driscoll. The day she was born her smile brought such joy to the hearts of her parents. Even though Stephanie’s...
Darrell L. Cooper
Apr 4, 2025
59 year old, Darrell Cooper Jr., of DeMotte, passed away April 4, 2025.
On September 26, 1965, Darrell was born to Darrell Sr. and Edith (Selby) Cooper, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Wendy Gregory, on January 3, 1998, in Jasper County, Indiana. He worked at BP as a clerk for a while. Darrell liked all forms...
Sharion R Sampson
Apr 3, 2025
79 year old, Sharion R. Sampson, of Rensselaer, passed away on April 3, 2025, at her home with her loving family around her.
On October 23, 1945, Sharion was born to David Nichols and Jewel (Reed) Counts, in Huntsville, Alabama. She worked as a custodian at Kankakee Valley School Corporation. Sharion enjoyed cooking, sewing, doing cross words, and reading. She loved...
Gerald 'Jerry' L. Edwards
Apr 2, 2025
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Edwards, 58 years old, of DeMotte, passed away on April 2, 2025.
On June 28, 1966, Jerry was born to Gerald and Kathleen (Green) Edwards in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated from Griffith High School, class of 1984. Jerry married the love of his life, Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Patterson, on July 6, 1999, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He and his wife have...
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