Jul 22, 2015

90 year old, Clarence ‘Pat’ Harrison of Portage passed away July 22, 2015.

On October 22, 1924 in Huntington, Indiana, Pat was born to Harry and Frances (Wahrer) Harrison. Pat served in the U.S. Navy.  He married the love of his life Bernice Pranger on August 2, 1924 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Pat worked as a Newspaper Journeyman pressman for...

Jul 21, 2015

80 year old, Monte L. Richardson Sr., of DeMotte, passed away July 21, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Hospice in Crown Point, Indiana with his loving family around him.

On January 23, 1935, Monte was born to Clarence and Audrey (Gottfried) Richardson in Hammond, Indiana. Monte graduated from Dyer Schools and married the love of his life, Bernadine Parino in Gary,...

Jul 14, 2015

67 year old, Anna “Faye Richie” Messer, of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Health Center, Crown Point, Indiana.

On August 26, 1947, Anna Faye was born to Joseph and Edna Wireman at home in Medaryville, Indiana. Anna Faye worked at St. Joseph’s College in food service for over 20 years. She attended the Oak Grove...

Jul 12, 2015

Lorraine Brown, age 73, a resident of Lillian, Alabama formerly of Wheatfield, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at her home.

On March 27, 1942, Lorraine was born to Seldon and Sarah (Messer) Bailey in Kentucky. Lorraine enjoyed being a homemaker and mother to their two children: Gwen and Gregory.

Lorraine is survived by her husband of 55 years, Don...

Jul 8, 2015

64 year old, Gisella Jurusz-Fischer of DeMotte, passed away July 8, 2015 at her home.

On December 22, 1950 in Landshut, Germany, Gisella was born to Julius and Josephine (Otto) Jurusz. Gisella graduated from high school and attended college for an Associates in Accounting. She also worked at Christian Haven Homes as a caregiver for many years. She attended Community...

Jul 5, 2015

64 year old, Max R. Fuller of San Pierre passed away July 5, 2015.

Max was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee to Paul Fuller and Dorris (Snell) Long. Max worked for Ford Motor Company in the Quality Control division for 30 years. On February 14, 1992 Max married Kharon Davis in Crown Point. Max liked to garden and ride his motorcycle.

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Jul 3, 2015

100 year old, Conroy Craft of Rensselear passed away July 3, 2015 at his home with his loving family around him.

Conroy was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on February 11, 1915, to Warne & Bell (Jackson) Craft. On December 24, 1938, Conroy married Vesta Lovely in Salyersville, Kentucky. They later moved to Indiana in 1940. Conroy worked as a carpenter...

Jul 1, 2015

38 year old, Dennis K. Murphy Jr. of Rensselaer passed away July 1, 2015.

On February 8, 1977, Dennis was born to Dennis K. Murphy Sr. and Farnada (Rowe) Wireman. Dennis was a lifetime area resident. He worked as a mechanic and the GRG Auto Shop. Dennis enjoyed fishing.

Dennis is survived by his parents: Farnada & Stanley Wireman Sr.,...

Jun 28, 2015

Jun 28, 2015

81 year old, Eugene ‘Gene’ Helton of Wheatfield passed away June 28, 2015 with his loving family around him.

On April 20, 1934 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky Gene was born to Anderson and Lauda (Bailey) Helton. On July 18, 1952 Gene married the love of his life Hazel Park in Rensselaer, Indiana. Gene worked for Ford Motor Company for 31 years....

Jun 25, 2015

73 year old, Gaylon D. ‘Buddy’ Stoker, of Wheatfield, passed away June 25, 2015. Gaylon was born on October 10, 1941 to Ellis and Ollie (Thomas) Stoker in Center, Texas.  Gaylon married Janice Jungkunz on February 5, 1971 in Virginia. Gaylon served in the U.S. Army until his discharge in 1965, then he worked as a Welder for Boilermakers Local...

Jun 21, 2015

87 year old, Lorena Bailey passed away June 21, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On August 26, 1927, in Decoy, Kentucky, Lorena was born to Kelly and Verdie (Smith) Stone. Lorena worked at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer as a Maintenance Engineer and retired in 1989.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church of Gilliam Township.

Lorena...

Jun 21, 2015

2 year old, Cecelia Kay Call, of Lake Village passed away June 21, 2015.

On October 2, 2012, Cecelia was born to Jason and Amanda (Wilkins) Call in Crown Point, Indiana. Cecelia was a very active toddler who loved to sing, dance, and pretend to be Cinderella.

Cecelia is survived by her loving family: parents: Jason & Amanda; siblings: Carah,...

Jun 18, 2015

93 year old, Dorothy Scatena of DeMotte, passed away June 18, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On June 8, 1922 in Whiting, Indiana, Dorothy was born to Henry and Emelia (Herman) Kiekenapp.  Dorothy graduated from Whiting Schools, and later married  Harry Scatena.  Dorothy enjoyed being a housewife/homemaker for her family.

Dorothy is survived by her children: JoAnne Williams,...

Jun 10, 2015

89 year old, Warren P. Roberts of Wheatfield, passed away June 10, 2015 with his loving family around him.

On June 3, 1926 Warren was born to Carroll Algoma and Edna Marie (Newman) Roberts in Chicago, Illinois. Warren finished the 11th grade at school and enlisted in the United States Navy. Warren served his country for 4 years. He married...

Jun 7, 2015

81 year old, Lester D. Burger of Wheatfield passed away June 7, 2015 at his home.

On September 8, 1933 Lester was born in Hammond, Indiana to Lester and Mabel (Jackson) Burger. Lester married Mary Stewart on October 26, 1951, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Lester was a Carpenter through the Local #1485 in LaPorte for 55 years. He was also a...

May 31, 2015

May 29, 2015

74 year old Ronald O. Harvey, of Roselawn/DeMotte, passed away May 29, 2015 with his loving family around him.

On September 9, 1940, Ronald was born to Frank and Verna May (Battershell) Harvey in Wauneta, Nebraska. On December 12, 1975 he married Sharyn Wendelburg at the “Dutch Corner” Church, DeMotte, Indiana. Ronald was educated at Ogalla, Nebraska, NEI in Denver,...

May 24, 2015

76 year old, Adam Yurko of Wheatfield passed away May 24, 2015.

On December 24, 1938, Adam was born in Gary, Indiana to John and Sabrina (Grabowski) Yurko. Adam attended Gary Catholic Schools. Adam married Carol Wilson in November 1964. Adam was a fork lift operator at Merpack before he retired.

Adam is survived by his loving family: Lisa (Keith)...

May 23, 2015

63 year old, Cynthia A. Mentink of Rensselaer passed away at her home on May 23, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On November 3, 1951 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Dale and Annetta (Middlekamp) Wynkoop. Cynthia graduated from Wheatfield High School. She worked at Porter Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping department for 20 years, and then at the Endo...