Obituaries
Charles Terrance 'Terry' Lawyer
Apr 26, 2018
76 year old, Charles Terrance ‘Terry’ Lawyer of Wheatfield, passed away April 26, 2018 at his home with his loving family around him.
On January 27, 1942, in Hammond, Indiana, Terry was born to Charles H. and Miriam H. (Stembel) Lawyer. Terry served in the United States Air Force and then married the love of his life, Freda Bailey. Terry...
Ruth E. Hanewich
Apr 20, 2018
91 year old, Ruth E. Hanewich of Wheatfield (Kniman), passed away April 20, 2018.
On December 7, 1926 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Ruth was born to Floyd E and Helen B. (Corbett) Allyn. Ruth graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1944. She married the love of her life, Alex Hanewich on October 31, 1945. Ruth enjoyed being a farmer’s wife....
Gregory J. Myers
Apr 20, 2018
55 year old, Gregory J. Myers of Wheatfield passed away April 20, 2018.
On November 28, 1962, Greg was born to Foster ‘Doc’ and Bernice (Pratl) Myers. Greg graduated from Kankakee Valley High School class of 1981. He married the love of his life Ruth Fritts on October 1, 1988 at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, in DeMotte. He was a...
Arthur R. Newbury Sr.
Apr 17, 2018
88 year old, Arthur R. Newbury Sr. of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on April 17, 2018 with his loving family around him.
On December 27, 1929, in Sesser, Illinois, Arthur was born to Welby ‘Webb’ and Rella (Robinson) Newbury. He married Marietta Clemans on September 25, 1954 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Arthur served in the U.S. Army, and then...
Roger G. Wampler
Apr 10, 2018
56 year old, Roger G. Wampler of DeMotte, passed away at his home on April 10, 2018.
On June 13, 1961, in Gary, Indiana, Roger was born to Roger H. and Beverly (Baron) Wampler. Roger was the owner of Wampler Works construction. He was a member of the Son’s of the American Legion Post #440 and ABATE. He enjoyed hunting,...
Lora Lee Bapple
Apr 9, 2018
63 year old, Lora Lee Bapple, of Wheatfield, passed away April 9, 2018, with her loving family around her.
On May 15, 1954, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Lora was born to Morry Alfred Lund Jr. and Phyllis Madeline (Sandall) Lund. Lora graduated from Crown Point High School. She married the love of her life, Austin David Bapple on December 9,...
Eugene G. Horvath
Mar 28, 2018
Eugene G. Horvath, 73, of DeMotte, Indiana, went to the Lord after his courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at North Western Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL.
Gene, born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, on June 3, 1944, was the adopted son of the late Eugene and Evelyn (Smith) Horvath. He grew up in Washington, New Jersey. He attended...
Jerry L. Stahl
Mar 26, 2018
51 year old, Jerry L. Stahl of Wheatfield, passed away March 26, 2018.
On July 28, 1966, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Jerry was born to Robert Stahl and Shirley (Whicker) Stahl-Martin. He was a lifetime area resident. Jerry worked for ATM as a mechanic. Jerry loved to go hunting, fishing and watch WWE wrestling.
Jerry is survived by his loving family:...
Richard 'Dick' Parker
Mar 25, 2018
72 year old, Richard ‘Dick’ Parker of Wheatfield, passed away March 25, 2018.
On June 21, 1945, in Valparaiso, Dick was born to Damon and Betty (Brown) Parker. He graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1963. He was the Post Master at the Wheatfield Post Office for 38 years, a member of the Wheatfield Son’s of the American Legion Post...
Leonard R. Chapman
Mar 23, 2018
73 year old, Leonard R. Chapman of Wheatfield, passed away March 23, 2018 at his home.
On July 17, 1944, in Jasper County, Indiana, Leonard was born to William Thomas Talbert-Chapman and Alma (Wireman) Chapman. Leonard worked and retired from Fratco in Francesville. He attended Faith Pentecostal Church of God.
Leonard is survived by his sisters: Joyce (Gary) Chapman-Beach, Delores...
Joshua D. Klein
Mar 22, 2018
40 year old, Joshua D. Klein, of Wheatfield, passed away March 22, 2018.
On October 10, 1977, Josh was born to James and Patricia (Stephen) Klein in Lafayette, Indiana. Josh graduated from Kankakee Valley High School 1997. He was a pile driver for Local #578. He was a member of the Son’s of the American Legion Post #406. He loved...
Beverly Ann Puclik
Mar 22, 2018
78 year old, Beverly Ann Puclik, of Wheatfield, passed away March 22, 2018 at her home.
On June 22, 1939, Beverly was born near Turtle Mountain, North Dakota to Alex and Lucille (Desharley) LaFontaine. She worked for Time Magazine as an Administrative Assistant, and later worked for St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights as an Administrative Assistant.
Beverly is survived...
Charlotte L. Holm-Hansen
Mar 22, 2018
64 year old, Charlotte L. Holm-Hansen, of Wheatfield passed away March 22, 2018.
On October 6, 1953, in LaPorte, Indiana Charlotte was born to Dale and Mary (Maerz) Frazier. She graduated from Roger’s High School in Michigan City. Charlotte worked as an office manager for Kmart where she retired after 38 years. She married the love of her life, Eric...
Laura Mae Swart
Mar 21, 2018
93 year old, Laura Mae Swart, of DeMotte passed away March 21, 2018.
On July 9, 1924, Laura Mae was born to Nick and Johanna (Ooms) Swart in Highland, Indiana. Laura Mae graduated from Wheatfield High School class of 1941. She was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of DeMotte. She worked at the ASCS Office and was...
Adeline N. Jolink
Mar 16, 2018
90 year old, Adeline N. Jolink of DeMotte, passed away March 16, 2018.
On August 19, 1927, Adeline was born to Peter and Hattie (Dykstra) Nydam in Platte, South Dakota. Adeline attained a 2-year teaching certificate, later received a BA from St. Joseph’s College, and a MS in library science from Purdue Calumet. Adeline married the love of her life,...
Macklin D. McMurphy
Mar 16, 2018
85 year old, Macklin D. McMurphy of Minooka, Illinois, formerly of Atlanta, Michigan, passed away March 16, 2018 at the LaSalle Veteran’s Home, LaSalle, Illinois.
On October 22, 1932, Macklin was born to Arzie and Vera (Stockton) McMurphy in Dickersburg, Illinois. Macklin served in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Patricia Jefferson on December 31, 1970...
Evelyn J. Schultz
Mar 16, 2018
84 year old, Evelyn J. Schultz of Wheatfield, passed away March 16, 2018.
On December 22, 1933, Evelyn was born to Edward and Alvina (Berquist) O’Brien in Chicago, Illinois. Evelyn enjoyed being a housewife and mother. Evelyn touched many hearts. She will be remembered for all the "little things" she did and shared with others. Gramma gramma will be missed,...
Patricia A. Hoffman
Mar 11, 2018
91 year old, Patricia A. Hoffman, of Wheatfield, passed away March 11, 2018.
On April 26, 1926, Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois, to John & Frances (Bongart) Conlin. Pat attended Fair Oaks Schools, and was a member of the Virgie Christian Church. She worked at Fendig Drug Store and St. Joe College. Pat was a lifetime area resident. She...
Patricia M. Whitaker
Mar 4, 2018
81 year old, Patricia M. Whitaker of Rensselaer, passed away March 4, 2018 at the Rensselaer Care Center.
Patricia was born in Eccles Manchester, England on November 1, 1936, to Fred and Elsie (Rawlanson) Jarvis. Pat married the love of her life, Jack A. Whitaker on January 7, 1956 in Manchester, England. Pat worked for Northway Products for 15 years,...
David A. Hinman
Feb 24, 2018
67 year old, David A. Hinman, of Francesville, passed away February 24, 2018.
On September 4, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, David was born to John & Joan (Joseph) Hinman. David was a self-employed welder by trade. He also served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the Am. Vet’s in Monticello.
David is survived by his wife: Connie...
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