Obituaries

Feb 20, 2019

24 year old, Gregory W. Gilmore, of Rensselaer passed away February 20, 2019 due to an automobile accident.

On April 4, 1994, Gregory was born to Gregory A. Gilmore and Michelle (Saylor) Emerick. Greg worked as a laborer, and liked to hunt and fish, ride motorcycles, camping and the great outdoors.

Greg is survived by his family: father: Gregory A....

Feb 20, 2019

91 year old, Myrtle Miller, of Rensselaer, passed away February 20, 2019.

On November 1, 1927, Myrtle was born in Isaben, West Virginia to Jason and Rachel (Terry) Richie. She married the love of her life, Floyd Miller on March 26, 1949, in Hindman, Kentucky. She worked as a caseworker assistant for Jasper County Welfare Department. She loved to make...

Feb 19, 2019

93 year old, Winifred ‘Ruth’ Bright of Wheatfield, passed away February 19, 2019 at her daughters home.

On October 5, 1925, Ruth was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Theodore and Winifred (Holthaus) Harrington. She graduated from Hammond High School. Ruth married the love of her life, Jerald Bright on June 26, 1947. She was a past member of the Women’s...

Feb 13, 2019

75 year old, Cecilia ‘Sue’ Conley, of Wheatfield, formerly of Crown Point, passed away February 13, 2019 with her loving family around her.

On February 14, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, Sue was born to Everett Friend and Virginia (Parker) Friend-Bobbit. She attended Crown Point High School, and married Charles E. Conley on June 24, 1972 at the Full Gospel Tabernacle...

Feb 9, 2019

73 year old, Wayne ‘Butch’ Stalbaum, of Medaryville, passed away February 9, 2019 at his home with loving family around him.

On January 21, 1946, in Starke County, Indiana, Butch was born to Raymond L. and Betty E. (Williams) Stalbaum. He graduated from Tefft High School and married the love of his life, Betty L. Risner on June 27, 1964...

Feb 7, 2019

65 year old, William J. Baker, of South Bend, passed away on February 7, 2019.

On June 26, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Dominic Martino and Thelma L. (nee: Taylor) Baker. William was a drywall finisher and painter, and he worked at MPI. On July 2, 2011, William married Sylenthia Watson. He loved spending time with his sons Anthony &...

Feb 2, 2019

86 year old, John M. Daras of DeMotte, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born on January 17, 1933, to Michael and Mary (Lisek) Daras. He married the love of his life, JoAnne (Cicillian) on May 9, 1959 at St. Bridget Church. John and JoAnne celebrated 59 years together. They raised three children, Michele (Greg Krieger), Michael...

Jan 30, 2019

78 year old, Mabel Griffiths of Lake Village, passed away at her home, January 30, 2019 at her home with her loving family around her.

On February 16, 1940, in Salyersville, Kentucky, Mabel was born to Lonzie Sr. and Oriole (Humphrey) Auxier. Mabel was a cook at Frankie’s and a member of the Women’s Aux American Legion Post #238 in...

Jan 29, 2019

53 year old, Lora V. Cox, of Rensselaer passed away January 29, 2019 with her loving family around her.

On October 22, 1965, Lora was born to Vollie and Martha (Stansberry) Whitaker Jr. in Rensselaer, Indiana. Lora graduated from Rensselaer High School.

Lora is survived by her daughter: Destany Howard and significant other:  Jacob Jenkins, 3 granddaughters: Paityn, Emma, Natalie,...

Jan 27, 2019

77 year old, Kenneth Lee Graham, of Kewanna, passed away January 27, 2019.

On October 20, 1941, Ken was born to Raymond and Grace (Hartley) Graham in Jasper County, Indiana. Ken was also a Farmer. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing with Johnny Paycheck and Boxcar Willie when they were in the area. He was a member of Moose Heart.

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Jan 24, 2019

93 year old, C. Marie Crownover-Helzer, of Wheatfield, passed away January 24, 2019, with her loving family around her.

On June 22, 1925, Marie was born to Cecil and Opal (Corwin) Park in Davenport, Iowa. Marie was a retail grocery clerk for Stowers & Son Grocery for many years.

Marie is survived by her children: Cecil J. (Carol) Crownover, Larry...

Jan 8, 2019

Jan 7, 2019

84 year old, Lorraine L. Barrera, of Wheatfield, passed away January 7, 2019 with her loving family around her.

On August 30, 1934, Lorraine was born to Silivo and Teresina (Pellizaro) Buratto, in Chicago, Illinois. Lorraine married the love of her life, Joseph Barrera in Chicago, Illinois, back when marriage licenses were .00. Lorraine had an incredible love and passion...

Jan 6, 2019

88 year old, Louis D. Stowers, of Wheatfield passed away January 6, 2019.

On March 21, 1930, Louis was born to Cecil and Hazel (Brouhard) Stowers in Jasper County. Louis graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1948 and married the love of his life, Mary Ruth ‘Toots’ Bowen on November 6, 1950. Louis owned and operated Stowers & Son Grocery...

Jan 5, 2019

Her journey began August 25, 1946.  Her parents Ben and Hulda Agnew raised Marti and her three sisters, Mary, Marj, and Margaret on their family farm in Rensselear, IN.

She was blessed with two children Marilynne (Ken Frank) Schultz and Ron (Alesia Roark) Klauer, Seven grandchildren (Brenda, Roger, Monica, Ross, Dylan, Madi, and Reno), and six great grandchildren (Ty, Hannah,...

Dec 23, 2018

64 year old, Joseph S. Barrera Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away December 23, 2018 at his home.

Joseph was born on July 13, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph & Lorraine (Buratto) Barrera. He worked for the Local #130 out of Chicago. He married Linda Rebecca (Zimmerman) Barrera.

Joseph is survived by his wife: Linda, 4 children: Joe, Anthony, Carrie,...

Dec 23, 2018

Dec 21, 2018

60 year old, Mason “Button” Spencer, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away December 21, 2018.

Mason was born on July 30, 1958, in Means, Kentucky, to William ‘Mason’ and Sally (Manns) Spencer. He married Karen Wood on February 20, 1998, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He worked for Sealy Springs. Mason liked to fish, shoot pool, and ride motorcycles.

Mason is survived by:...

Dec 15, 2018

92 year old, Chester L. Dyniewski Sr., of DeMotte, passed away December 15, 2018.

On August 29, 1926, Chester was born to Michael and Lillian (Zych) Dyniewski in Chicago, Illinois. Chester attended Hebron schools, and married the love of his life Junetta F. Hetrick on August 20, 1949, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kouts, Indiana. Chester worked at Indiana...

Dec 15, 2018