Feb 6, 2018

59 year old, Michael W. Walton, of Rensselaer passed away February 6, 2018.

On June 23, 1958, Michael was born to Winfred and Delphine (McCarty) Walton in Knox, Indiana. Michael married the love of his life, Marilyn Bacewic, on November 22, 1986. Michael was a self-employed mechanic by trade, he enjoyed working on cars.

Michael is survived by his loving...

Feb 3, 2018

84 year old, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Kingma of Wheatfield, passed away February 3, 2018.

On October 23, 1933, Betty was born to Cornelius and Jane (Van de Graaf) Van Keppel in DeMotte, Indiana. Betty was a lifetime area resident. Betty graduated from DeMotte High School.  She married the love of her life, James ‘Jim’ Kingma on June 8, 1954, in DeMotte,...

Feb 2, 2018

75 year old, Larry L. Hunter of San Pierre, passed away February 2, 2018, at his home.

On March 13, 1942, Larry was born in LaPorte, Indiana to Horace G. and Eva Mae (Carpenter) Hunter. Larry graduated from Tefft High School in 1960. Larry married the love of his life, Pat Thomas on December 10, 1960, in Malden, Indiana. Larry...

Jan 29, 2018

61 year old, Marilyn L. Conley of Winamac passed away on January 29, 2018, at her home with her loving family around her.

On October 12, 1956, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Marilyn was born to Vernie Wolford and Helen (Gundy) Wolford-Mauck. On October 4, 1976 in Clintwood, Virginia, Marilyn married the love of her life Curley Conley. She loved being a...

Jan 18, 2018

92 year old, Wanda Gulbransen of Wheatfield passed away January 18, 2018.

On October 1, 1925, in North Tonawanda, New York, Wanda was born to Martin and Rose (Swierk) Dudka. Wanda graduated from Tefft High School, and has been a lifetime area resident. She married the love of her life, Dale Gulbransen Sr., on February 15, 1945, in Fort Knox,...

Jan 17, 2018

72 year old, Robert ‘Bob’ Witvoet of Wheatfield, passed away January 17, 2018.

On March 24, 1945 in Harvey, Illinois Bob was born to Boyd and Sadie (Ooms) Witvoet.  He was a Local #150 Operating Engineer. He married Barbara Thielbar on October 2, 1986, in Roselawn, Indiana. He attended the 1st Baptist Church of Wheatfield.

Bob is survived by his...

Jan 17, 2018

86 year old, Eugene R. Fedor of South Holland, Illinois, passed away January 17, 2018.

On May 2, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, Eugene was born to Steven and Rose (Knoll) Fedor. Eugene was a construction superintendent for HH Maggio and Will-Freds, and was in the Illinois Carpenter Union #141. Eugene married the love of his life Rose (Orban) Fedor in...

Jan 12, 2018

85 year old, Shirley LaRue Mattocks of Francesville, passed away January 12, 2018.

On June 13, 1932, Shirley was born in Ohio to Donald and Lorita (Woodard) Brannan. Shirley attended school in Hicksville, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Earl E. Mattocks on April 9, 1951, in Morocco, Indiana. Shirley loved Choir, she was a Charter member of...

Jan 4, 2018

66 year old, Lena Prater of DeMotte, passed away January 4, 2018.

On November 7, 1951, in Jasper County, Indiana, Lena was born to Willis and Susie (Bailey) Neeley. Lena married the love of her life, Chillie Prater Jr., on July 31, 1967 in Kouts, Indiana by Pastor Thurman Wireman. Lena attended Roselawn Victory Baptist Church, of Roselawn, Indiana. Lena...

Dec 30, 2017

69 year old, Ruth A. Brock of Wheatfield, passed away at her home on December 30, 2017, with her loving family around her.

On December 16, 1948, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Ruth was born to Denzell and Martha (Whitaker) Salyer. Ruth married the love of her life Gary Brock on January 25, 1969, in Wheatfield, Indiana.

Ruth is survived by her...

Dec 30, 2017

Dec 29, 2017

74 year old, Emily Mae Hopkins of Rensselaer passed away December 29, 2017.

On June 13, 1943, in West Virginia Emily was born to John and Mintie (Wallen) Harris. Emily married Silas Hopkins on August 8, 1959 in Jasper County. She worked for a time as a C.N.A. at the Rensselaer Care Center. She attended United Baptist Church of Gillam...

Dec 26, 2017

71 year old, Gloria ‘Flo’ Hanewich-Hicks of Kniman/Wheatfield/Rensselaer passed away December 26, 2017 at her home with her loving family around her.

On May 11, 1946, Gloria was born to Alex and Ruth (Allyn) Hanewich in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a life long Kniman area resident, in her heart. Gloria graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1964. She then went...

Dec 21, 2017

68 year old, Aloysius ‘Skeeter’ Hart, of Knox passed away December 21, 2017.

On August 3, 1949 in Rensselaer, Indiana, Aloysius was born to Bernard F. and Minnie (Whitaker) Hart. Skeeter graduated from Wheatfield High School class of 1968. He married Barbara Carder on April 30, 1976 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. Skeeter was an Operating Engineer for local #150....

Dec 14, 2017

77 year old, Donald G. Hendrix Sr. of Yuma, Arizona formerly of Wheatfield passed away December 14, 2017.

On April 24, 1940, Donald was born to Archie and Nina (Wagoner) Hendrix in Wheatfield, Indiana. Donald married the love of his life, Sheila Metcalf on July 3, 1958, in Kingsbury, Indiana. Don started working for Local #395 out of Hammond in...

Dec 14, 2017

92 year old, Janet Hunt-Zimpelman formerly of DeMotte, passed away December 14, 2017.

On March 28, 1925, in Iroquosis, South Dakota, Janet was born to Waverly and Mary (McNeil) Porter. Janet married James Hunt in 1941, and after he passed in 1970, she married Don Zimpelman who passed in 1997. Janet worked as a waitress for many years.

Janet is...

Dec 12, 2017

65 year old, Fred K. Conley, of Medaryville, passed away December 12, 2017.

On April 1, 1952, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Fred was born to Fred and Pollie (Wireman) Conley. Fred worked at Fratcco in Francesville. On April 1. 2015, he married Josephine (Bailey) Wireman in Medaryville, Indiana.

Fred is survived by his wife: Josephine, children: Fred Conley, Gary Conley, Sabrina...

Dec 6, 2017

73 year old, Roy V. Weinmann of Medaryville passed away December 6, 2017.

On January 7, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, Roy was born to Robert Sr. and Vertie (Rork) Weinmann. Roy served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Roy married the love of his life, Carla Cruz on March 15, 1980 at the Flossmoor Community Church, Flossmoor, Illinois. Roy worked as...

Dec 3, 2017

53 year old, Kathryn G. Myers of Wheatfield went home to be with our Lord on December 3, 2017.

Kathryn was born on May 27, 1964 in Brook, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Joseph Myers on October 24, 1983, at the Jasper County Courthouse, Rensselaer, Indiana. Kathy worked as an LPN for Rensselaer Care Center for many...

Nov 25, 2017

73 year old, Martha Johnson, of Wheatfield, passed away November 25, 2017 at her home.

On August 27, 1944, Martha was born in Bloomington to Everett and Nellie (Minks) Reynolds. Martha worked as a janitor at the Fase Senior Center.

Martha is survived by her daughters: Teresa Kneifel, Christine Lamontana, 7 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Lois (Joe) Hatton,...