Linda M. Risner
Mar 6, 2017
74 year old, Linda M. Stowers-Risner of Wheatfield passed away March 6, 2017.
Linda was born on November 15, 1942 to Clarence ‘Dyke’ and Mary E. (Rowen) Stowers in Rensselaer, Indiana. Linda was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1960. She married Merle ‘Gene’ Risner on October 24, 1964 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. Linda...
Ayden Michael Zylstra
Mar 5, 2017
Ayden Michael Zylstra, 3 months old, of Wheatfield, passed away March 5, 2017.
On December 11, 2016, Ayden was born to Dannae Yozman-Zylstra at Porter Regional Hospital.
Ayden is survived by his mother: Dannae Yozman-Zylstra, grandparents: Mike & Linda Yozman, uncles: Bryce (Skylar) Fox, Daniel Yozman, cousin: Connor Fox.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from...
Neva 'Ruth' Mak
Feb 25, 2017
Neva ‘Ruth’ Mak, age 87, of DeMotte, Indiana passed away on February 25, 2017 at her home with her loving family around her.
Ruth was born to Orville ‘Shine’ and Jessie (Jones) Meyers in Wheatfield, Indiana on December 31, 1929. Ruth graduated from Wheatfield High School. She married the love of her life, Charles C. Mak, on July 6, 1952...
Robert W. Salrin
Feb 21, 2017
83 year old, Robert W. Salrin, of Medaryville, passed away February 21, 2017.
On June 18, 1933, in Jasper County Indiana, Robert was born to Orvis and Mary (Walter) Salrin. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1951. Robert served in the U. S. Army in Korea as Battery Motor Sgt. Battery C, 52nd Field Artillery Battalion. Robert married the...
Cella Mae Collins
Feb 13, 2017
90 year old, Cella Mae Collins of Wheatfield, passed away February 13, 2017.
On July 16, 1926, in McGoffin County, Kentucky Cella was born to John and Cella Mae (Howard) Allen. Cella enjoyed being a housewife and taking care of her wonderful family.
Cella is survived by her loving family; children: Cozetta Brown, Jason (Becky) Brown, Cella (Calvin) Napier, John...
Lukas J. Holm-Hansen
Feb 10, 2017
23 year old, Lukas J. Holm-Hansen of DeMotte passed away February 10, 2017.
On January 24, 1994 in Rensselear, Indiana, Lukas was born to Shawn and Julie (Curless) Holm-Hansen. Lukas was a lifetime area resident. He was a machinist by trade and worked for Omni Forge. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golfing, drawing, and playing the guitar.
Lukas is...
Darwin Whited
Feb 6, 2017
79 year old, Darwin Whited of Wheatfield passed away February 6, 2017, at the Rensselaer Care Center.
Darwin was born on May 31, 1937, to Alva and Lillian (Roberts) Whited in Garden City, Michigan. Darwin graduated from Tefft High School and worked for the State of Indiana as a Toll Road Supervisor for 30+ years. He joined the United States...
Delbert D. Odle
Feb 5, 2017
62 year old, Delbert D. Odle, of Fair Oaks passed away February 5, 2017 at IU Med, Indianapolis, Indiana with his family around him.
On October 15, 1953, Delbert was born to Charles and Lora (VanDusen) Odle in South Bend, Indiana. He worked for Belstra’s Feed Mill.
Delbert is survived by his siblings: Verna (Ted) Whited, Claude (Peggy Sue) Odle,...
Brenda Cook
Feb 2, 2017
70 year old, Brenda Cook of Wheatfield, passed away February 2, 2017 at her home with her loving family around her.
On December 13, 1946, Brenda was born in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Charles and Barbara (Burriss) Evans. On September 13, 1967, Brenda married the love of her life, Thomas J. Cook, in Maryland. Brenda enjoyed working for Centier Bank for...
Dennis Patton
Jan 28, 2017
82 year old, Dennis Patton of Rensselaer passed away January 28, 2017 at IU Health in Lafayette, Indiana.
On March 18, 1934, Dennis was born to Carl and Dolly (Terry) Patton in Hindman, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer. He married the love of his life, Martha Wireman on March 15, 1959, in Rensselear,...
James R. McLaughlin
Jan 24, 2017
74 year old, James R. McLaughlin of Wheatfield passed away January 24, 2017, at Franciscan Health Crown Point, Indiana.
On December 27, 1942, James was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Royden and Barbara (Blackner) McLaughlin. James married the love of his life, Deborah Matyanczyk in Gibsonburg, Ohio. James was a freight truck driver for ABF Trucking.
James served in the...
Arthur Lawrence Lageveen
Jan 11, 2017
Arthur Lawrence Lageveen, 86, of DeMotte, Indiana passed away on January 11, 2017 at Aperion Care Center in DeMotte, Indiana.
Art was born on January 27, 1930 to Arthur and Josina (DeKock) Lageveen in DeMotte, Indiana. Art graduated from DeMotte High School in 1948. He attended South Bend College of Commerce before enlisting in the U.S. Army, being stationed in...
John Frederick 'Fritz' Hoehn
Jan 10, 2017
88 year old, John Frederick “Fritz” Hoehn of Wheatfield passed away on January 10, 2017 at his home.
On March 27, 1928, John was born to George and Nettie Jane (May) Hoehn in Wheatfield, Indiana. John graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1946 and immediately afterwards enlisted in the U.S. Army. Returning to Wheatfield to care for his parents, he...
Mildred E. Laurinaitis
Jan 6, 2017
86 year old, Mildred E. Laurinaitis of Lake Village passed away January 6, 2017.
On January 13, 1930, Mildred was born in Quincy, Illinois to Virgil and Millie Pate. Mildred was a factory worker.
Mildred is survived by her family, children: Faye Ellis, David Barden, Sharon Pate, Richard Wilson and Velma Lamb, 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Mildred was preceded...
Candace Marie Scott
Dec 21, 2016
35 year old, Candace Marie Scott, of Wheatfield went to be with our Lord on December 21, 2016, with her loving family gathered around her.
On March 11, 1981, Candace Marie was born to Randy and Cindy (Zickmund) Cook in Rensselaer, Indiana. Candace was a Rensselaer High School graduate. She married Cory Scott on April 8, 2008 in Virgie, Indiana....
Robert L. Fletcher
Dec 16, 2016
71 year old, Robert L. Fletcher, of Lake Village passed away December 16, 2016.
On August 1, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, Robert was born to George and Lyola (Lain) Fletcher. Robert was a lifetime northwest Indiana resident. Robert was a supervisor for several different steel manufacturing and shipping companies. Robert served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967....
Vincent 'Grit' Witkowski
Dec 1, 2016
56 year old, Vincent D. ‘Grit’ Witkowski of Valparaiso, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2016.
On February 22, 1960, Vince was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to David and Ella ‘Neva’ (Arnold) Witkowski. Vince was a longtime member of the Invaders and loved working on and riding his motorcycles that he had owned over the years....
Myron D. Davis Jr.
Nov 23, 2016
64 year old, Myron D. Davis Jr. of Wheatfield passed away November 23, 2016.
On April 15, 1952, in Gary, Indiana, Myron was born to Myron Sr. and Ruth (Williams) Davis. Myron was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Purdue with a degree in forestry. Myron worked at the Jasper-Pulaski Game Preserve until he retired. On June 9, 1996,...
Mary L. Miller
Nov 17, 2016
80 year old, Mary L. Miller, of Wheatfield passed away November 17, 2016.
On October 30, 1936, in Robinson, Illinois, Mary was born to Manford and Edith (Bennett) Dill. On May 16, 1979, Mary married Charlie Miller in Rensselaer, Indiana. She loved being a homemaker to their children and taking care of her flowers.
Mary is survived by her husband:...
Grover Howard Jr.
Nov 16, 2016
66 year old, Grover Howard Jr., of Winamac passed away November 16, 2016 at his home with his loving family around him.
On March 1, 1950, Grover was born in Salyersville, Kentucky to Grover Sr. and Maultee (Whitaker) Howard. Grover was a union laborer for the local #41 for 23 years. He married Eva Bailey on November 19, 2001 in...