Obituaries

Jul 8, 2018

Jul 8, 2018

Jul 8, 2018

54 year old, Angela Marie Bailey, of San Pierre passed away July 8, 2018.

On May 11, 1964, Angela was born to Robert and Ora (Whitaker) Davis in Rensselaer, Indiana. Angela attended NJ-SP schools until her Senior year when she attended Kankakee Valley Schools and graduated.  She married the love of her life Paul A. Bailey Jr. on April 17,...

Jul 8, 2018

74 year old, Clifford Clay Martin, of Wheatfield passed away July 8, 2018.

On September 23, 1943, Cliff was born to Charles and Leona (Clark) Martin in Hammond, Indiana. Cliff was a Boone Grove High School graduate, and Purdue University. He was a Journeyman by trade through the IBEW Local #668. He retired in 2005 after 42 years. On January...

Jun 24, 2018

45 year old, Ricky E. Brockus, of Crown Point passed away June 24, 2018.

On August 24, 1972, in Gary, Indiana, Ricky was born to William and Norma ‘Jean’ (Vaughn) Brockus.

Ricky is survived by his father: William F. Brockus and his special friend Therese Moore, siblings: B J (Jeff) Wilbourne, Harry (Chris) Brockus, Susie (Mark) Starr, Dennis (Shirley) Sayers,...

Jun 18, 2018

74 year old, Charles J Oliver, of Wheatfield passed away June 18, 2018 at his home.

On March 13, 1944 in Rensselaer, Charles was born to Woodrow and Anna (Whitaker) Oliver. Charles was always walking around Wheatfield making sure that everyone was safe and secure.

Charles was survived by his family: children: Charles Oliver Jr., Brenda Ames, siblings: Roger (Annette)...

Jun 18, 2018

Jun 15, 2018

88 year old, Catherine A. Henrichs of DeMotte, passed away June 15, 2018.

On July 25, 1929, in Tefft Indiana, Catherine was born to Albert and Josephine (Wallace) Hoehn. Catherine married Richard Henrichs, who preceded her. She loved being a homemaker and she attended the DeMotte United Methodist Church.

Catherine is survived by her daughter: Linda (Jim) Klemp, 3 grandchildren,...

Jun 13, 2018

79 year old, Earl E. Rich of Wheatfield, passed away at his home on June 13, 2018.

On November 7, 1938, Earl was born to Donald and Daisy (Miller) Rich in Jackson Hill, Indiana. Earl was a machine operator for the Anderson Company.

Earl is survived by his daughter: Gena (Don) Carlson and grandson: Karl Carlson, siblings: Jim Rich, Ray...

Jun 6, 2018

69 year old, Richard J. Conrad of San Pierre, passed away June 6, 2018 with his loving family around him.

On May 14, 1949 Richard was born to Melvin and Emma (Mann) Conrad in Chicago, Illinois. Richard worked as a pipe fitter for the Metra Railroad. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and his 3 dogs, especially Toto.

Richard is survived...

May 24, 2018

69 year old, Gloria J. Nunley of DeMotte passed away May 24, 2018 at her home.

Gloria was born on March 12, 1949, in Gary, Indiana. She was an administrator at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer.

Gloria is survived by her sons: Mark Nunley and fiancé’: Amy Twitty, and John (Tamara) Nunley, 1 grandchild, and 2 sisters: Vicky Rodriguez, and...

May 17, 2018

65 year old, Betty Lee Prater of Medaryville, passed away May 17, 2018.

On January 28, 1953 in Lake Village, Indiana, Betty was born to Melvon ‘Andy’ and Julia ‘Judy’ (White) Eaton. Betty was a homemaker who loved family.

Betty is survived by her children: Julie (Berry) Baker, and Nicholas Prater and his special friend: Shannon Gasaway, 3 grandchildren, and...

May 11, 2018

76 year old, Edna C. Anderson, of Winamac passed away May 11, 2018.

On April 14, 1942, Edna was born to Ruben and Virginia (Bailey) Patton in Kentucky. Edna was a homemaker, and worked as a factory worker. She loved sewing blankets, taking care of her flowerbeds and gardening. There was always a bloom in her yard.

Edna is survived...

May 10, 2018

79 year old, William L. Doege of Rensselaer, passed away May 10, 2018.

On June 11, 1938, William was born to Elmer and Dorothy (Reinke) Doege in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked as a diesel mechanic.

William is survived by his children: Dan (Priscilla) Doege, Terry Doege, Tim (Kathleen) Doege, Billie-Jo Spencer, many grandchildren, and even more great-grandchildren. He is also...

May 6, 2018

87 year old, Jackie H. Carmicheal of Rensselaer, passed away May 6, 2018 with his loving family around him.

On October 4, 1930, Jack was born to Harley and Hazel (Anderson) Carmicheal in Bruceville, Indiana. On December 11, 1948, he married the love of his life Marjorie Ann Potter in Lowell, Indiana. He was a truck driver. He loved working...

May 5, 2018

24 year old, Dalton Richie of San Pierre, passed away May 5, 2018.

On May 13, 1993, Dalton was born to James Richie Jr. and Chanda Paulsen in Knox, Indiana. Dalton graduated from North Judson High School in 2012. Dalton liked landscaping and worked at Up Town Car Wash detailing cars. Dalton enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his...

Apr 28, 2018

68 year old, Lee E. Wicks of Wheatfield, passed away April 28, 2018.

On November 7, 1949, Lee was born to Elbert ‘Ab’ and Gladys (Clobes) Wicks. Lee graduated from Wheatfield High School and worked on the family farm all of his life. He enjoyed raising hogs, chickens, and corn.

Lee is survived by his sister: Karen Wicks and many...

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...

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....

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...