Obituaries

Aug 14, 2016

86 year old, Irene Weltzin of Rensselaer, passed away August 14, 2016.

On December 28, 1929 in Prestonburg, Kentucky, Irene was born to Thomas & Rosa (Stephens) Prater. Irene worked in management. She was a member of the American Legion Post #29 and the Moose Lodge of Rensselaer.

Irene is survived by her loving family, children: Mike (Theresa – ‘TK’)...

Aug 13, 2016

38 year old, April Lyn Pigg of DeMotte, passed away August 13, 2016 at her home.

On March 31, 1978, April was born to Dean E. Pigg Sr. and Sally (Neeley) Pigg in Rensselaer, Indiana. April worked at Walmart, and enjoyed being a homemaker.

April is survived by her loving family: fiancé: Paul Justice, children: Chelsea (Dustin) Sears, Destinee Justice,...

Aug 11, 2016

63 year old, Claudia A. Motyka of Wheatfield, passed away August 11, 2016.

On October 20, 1952, in Markham, Illinois, Claudia was born to Lawrence and Charlotte (Rabidoux) Groeneveld. Claudia graduated from Thornridge Schools. She married Robert E. Motyka on August 3, 1970 in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Claudia loved driving school bus for Kankakee Valley Schools and retired after 20+...

Aug 6, 2016

65 year old, Robert E. Jefferson of DeMotte, passed away August 6, 2016.

On July 25, 1951, Robert was born to Charles Sr. and Eva (Bellinger) Jefferson in Hobart, Indiana. Robert was a graduate from Kankakee Valley Schools. He was a mechanic by trade. He loved to watch old westerns and Star Trek and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.

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Aug 5, 2016

49 year old, Anthony “Tony” P. McCallister of Wheatfield passed away August 5, 2016.

On December 15, 1966, Tony was born in Hammond, Indiana to Gerald McCallister and Elizabeth Rose (Hepner) Pote. Tony married Lynn (Jackie) Garling on September 12, 1996 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Tony worked at Seally Spring in manufacturing.

Tony is survived by his loving family: wife: Lynn...

Aug 1, 2016

Aug 1, 2016

78 year old, James H. Sult, of Rensselaer passed away August 1, 2016.

On May 28, 1938, James was born in Jasper County, Indiana to William and Mary (Brown) Sult. James married Kathrine ‘June’ Sculley on November 13, 1961. He served in the U.S. Army. James was a heavy equipment operator for the Local 150.

James is survived by his...

Jul 19, 2016

60 year old, Ronald W. Magers of DeMotte, passed away July 19, 2016.

On December 12, 1955, Ron was born to Derald and Myrtle (Bailey) Magers in Rensselaer, Indiana. Ron was a self-employed painter by trade.

Ron is survived by his son: Ronald L. Magers, Mike Crow & Billy Crow, father: Derald Magers, siblings: David (Jeanie) Magers, Donna Wireman, Charlotte...

Jul 18, 2016

81 year old, Marilyn Harper of DeMotte passed away July 18, 2016 at her home.

On November 26, 1934, Marilyn was born to William and Louise (Steiner) Wendell in Canton, Ohio.  Marilyn married the love of her life, Carl R. Harper in Chicago, Illinois on July 2, 1955. Marilyn worked at a bank, Land-O-Frost as quality control and at Permanite...

Jul 14, 2016

75 year old, Charles Bonner of Wheatfield, passed away July 14, 2016 at his home with his loving family around him.

On January 24, 1941, Charles was born in Paducah, Kentucky to Holly E. and Alma (Moore) Bonner. On April 24, 1961, in Gulconda, Illinois Charles married the love of his life Sandra L. Thompson. Charles was a heavy equipment...

Jul 13, 2016

66 year old, Larry Lewis of Francesville, passed away July 13, 2016.

On July 7, 1950, Larry was born to Grover and Dona (DeArment) Lewis in Gary, and grew up in Portage, Indiana. Larry was a member of the IBEW Local 531 and was a Journeyman.  Larry was a member of the Son’s of the American Legion of Medaryville.

Larry...

Jul 9, 2016

54 year old, Karen Jean Spencer of Gallatin, Tennessee formerly of Jasper County, Indiana passed away July 9, 2016.

On August 18, 1961 Karen was born to Jerry Kammer and Doris (Cameron) Wood in East Chicago, Indiana. Karen was an Assistant Manager at Walmart for 20+ years. Karen married Mason Spencer on February 20, 1998 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Karen was...

Jul 7, 2016

82 year old, Barbara Dawdy of Holland, Michigan, formerly of DeMotte, Indiana passed away July 7, 2016.

On June 30, 1934, Barbara was born to Gerritt and Leona Lucille (Kooy) Bennema in DeMotte, Indiana. Barbara was a RN (registered nurse). On July 1958, she married Arthur Beaupre Dawdy in DeMotte at the American Reformed Church.

Barbara is survived by her...

Jul 3, 2016

74 year old, John P. Kaleta of Wheatfield passed away July 3, 2016.

On December 29, 1941 John was born to Edward & Frances (Sobkowsicz) Kaleta in Hammond, Indiana. On February 11, 1961, John married the love of his life Madelyn (Turner) Francis, whom he spent the next 56 years of life with until his death.

John is survived by...

Jul 3, 2016

84 year old, Marvin Lee Broach of Wheatfield, passed away July 3, 2016.

On August 20, 1931 in Mesa, Arizona to Ira and Eileen (Clark) Broach. Marvin served in the U.S. Army for 20+ years.

Marvin is survived by his children: Virginia (Richard) McKernan, Ira Broach, Catherine Broach, Allen Broach, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Marvin was preceded in death...

Jul 2, 2016

88 year old, Mary Ruth Eldridge of Rensselaer, passed away July 2, 2016.

On October 12, 1927, Mary was born to Charlie and Jessie (Hendrix) Gardner in Paducah, Kentucky. Mary loved being a homemaker and taking care of everyone.

Mary is survived by her son Frank (Heather) Green, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and sister Anna Warner.

Mary was preceded in...

Jun 30, 2016

    Dallas E Foster, 100, passed peacefully into eternity on June 30, 2016.

     He was born to James Ernest Foster and Sarah Mabel (Fryar) Foster on April 15, 1916 in Morgan Township, the first of their five children. During his childhood, he roamed the wilds of Morgan Township in the Salt Creek area. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, playing basketball,...

Jun 30, 2016

79 year old, Joseph Podolski of Wheatfield, passed away June 30, 2016.

On December 26, 1936, Joe was born to Louis and Mary (Nikiels) Podolski in Chicago, Illinois.  Joe worked as a Foreman at General Mills for 30+ years.

Joe is survived by his children: Mary Kaye Luebdert, Carol (William) Wagner, and Joseph Pedolski, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Joe...

Jun 26, 2016

45 year old, Kimberly Gluth of Indianapolis formerly of Rensselaer, passed away June 26, 2016.

On July 10, 1970, Kimberly was born in Lafayette, Indiana to Marvin and Karen (Hattabaugh) Hartley. Kim graduated from Rensselaer High School. She spent most of her youth and adult life working and enjoying her friends throughout the Rensselaer community. Upon moving to Indianapolis, she...

Jun 25, 2016

85 year old Joan Maxine Caldwell, of Wheatfield, passed away June 25, 2016.

On March 2, 1931 in Wheatfield, Indiana, Joan was born to Arthur and Jessie (Downy) Schreiner. Joan was a lifetime area resident and attended Wheatfield High School. She was a homemaker. Joan married Samuel Morgan Caldwell (who preceded her) on November 14, 1970 in Medaryville, Indiana. Joan...